Legal Information & Policies

Terms of Service

Effective Date: 01-05-2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Ezozo Search ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

Ezozo Search is a privacy-focused search engine that provides search results from publicly available information on the internet. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of search results.

3. User Responsibilities

• You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes
• You will not attempt to disrupt or interfere with the Service
• You will not use automated systems to access the Service without permission
• You will not attempt to bypass any security measures

4. Intellectual Property

The Ezozo Search name, logo, and all related graphics are trademarks of Ezozo Search Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Search results may contain copyrighted material; such material remains the property of its respective owners.

5. Limitation of Liability

Ezozo Search shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use or inability to use the Service.

6. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 01-05-2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit.

How We Use Cookies

Ezozo Search uses cookies minimally and only for essential functions:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser, used for basic site functionality
• Preference Cookies: Remember your language and search settings (if you choose to save them)
• Security Cookies: Help protect against malicious activities

What We Don't Use Cookies For

• We do not use tracking cookies
• We do not use advertising cookies
• We do not use cookies to build user profiles
• We do not share cookie data with third parties

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Service.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy

Effective Date: 01-05-2025

Copyright Infringement Claims

Ezozo Search respects intellectual property rights and complies with the DMCA. We respond to valid notices of alleged copyright infringement.

Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed through our search results, please send a written notice containing:

• Your contact information (name, address, phone, email)
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
• Identification of the allegedly infringing material with specific URLs
• A statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information is accurate
• Your physical or electronic signature

Where to Send DMCA Notices

Counter-Notification

If you believe material was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification containing similar information as above.

Law Enforcement Guidelines

Effective Date: 01-05-2025

Information for Law Enforcement

These guidelines are for law enforcement agencies seeking information about Ezozo Search users or requesting content removal.

Our Data Retention Policy

Ezozo Search is designed with privacy in mind. We retain minimal user data:

• We do not store IP addresses
• We do not create user profiles
• Search queries are anonymized and aggregated
• We do not store personal identifying information

Legal Process Requirements

We respond to valid legal requests. All requests must include:

• Name of the requesting agency and officer
• Valid contact information
• Specific legal basis for the request
• Detailed description of information sought
• Time period for the request
• All relevant case numbers and court information

Emergency Requests

For emergency situations involving imminent risk of death or serious physical injury, contact:

Preservation Requests

We will preserve available information for 90 days upon valid preservation request while awaiting formal legal process.

Acceptable Use Policy

Effective Date: 01-05-2025

Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use Ezozo Search to:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Infringe upon intellectual property rights
• Distribute malware, viruses, or harmful code
• Engage in unauthorized scraping or crawling
• Attempt to compromise system security
• Impersonate others or misrepresent affiliations
• Harass, threaten, or intimidate others
• Distribute illegal or harmful content

Automated Access

Automated access to Ezozo Search is limited. If you wish to access our service programmatically, please contact us for API access information.

Enforcement

We reserve the right to investigate violations of this policy and may take appropriate action, including limiting or terminating access to our services.

Reporting Violations

To report violations of this policy, please contact us at abuse@ezozo.com.