Terms of Service

Last updated: April 12, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to TuningSearch. By accessing or using our search API services ("the Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). Please read these Terms carefully before using the Service.

2. Service Description

TuningSearch is a web search API service that provides users with the ability to integrate search functionality into their applications, AI systems, and other software. We offer both free and premium services, with the free tier available with limited usage after registration.

3. User Obligations

By using our Service, you agree to:

  • Use the Service in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
  • Not attempt to circumvent any rate limits or security measures
  • Not use the Service for any illegal or unauthorized purposes
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the Service or servers
  • Not scrape, index, or store content retrieved through our API in violation of third-party terms
  • Not use the Service to develop competing search engines or APIs

4. API Usage and Limitations

The following limitations apply to your use of the Service:

  • API requests are subject to rate limits as specified in your subscription plan
  • Search results are provided "as is" and may vary depending on multiple factors
  • We reserve the right to modify the API structure with reasonable notice
  • You may not cache or store search results for more than 24 hours
  • Users on the free tier are limited to 3,000 API calls per month

5. Intellectual Property Rights

The content retrieved through our Service may be subject to third-party copyrights and other intellectual property rights. You acknowledge that:

  • TuningSearch does not claim ownership of search results content
  • You are responsible for respecting third-party rights when using search results
  • Our API, documentation, and service infrastructure are proprietary to TuningSearch
  • No license to our intellectual property is granted except as necessary to use the Service

6. Privacy and Data Protection

Our privacy practices are outlined in our Privacy Policy. We are committed to responsible data handling and do not store your search queries or results in a personally identifiable way unless necessary for service functionality or legal compliance.

7. Service Availability

While we strive to maintain high availability for our API, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the Service. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the Service at any time with reasonable notice for premium users. Free tier users may experience service changes without prior notification.

8. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the Service to:

  • Generate or distribute content that violates any applicable laws
  • Create or disseminate spam, malware, or phishing content
  • Engage in deceptive practices or misrepresentation
  • Conduct automated scraping or data mining beyond the intended API functionality
  • Interfere with the operation of third-party websites or services
  • Develop applications that could damage TuningSearch's reputation

9. Subscription and Billing

If you choose to subscribe to our premium services:

  • Payment will be charged at confirmation of subscription
  • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled before the end of the current period
  • You can manage and cancel your subscription through your account settings
  • We reserve the right to change pricing with at least 30 days notice to subscribers
  • Unused API calls from monthly quotas do not roll over to subsequent months
  • Refunds are processed in accordance with our refund policy

10. Limitation of Liability

The Service is provided "as is" without any warranties. We shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of the Service, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages. This includes any issues related to the accuracy, relevance, or availability of search results, or decisions made based on information retrieved through our API.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We will notify premium users of material changes by email. All users are encouraged to review these Terms periodically.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: contact@tuningsearch.com