Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Search Drive ("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. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Description of Service

Search Drive provides feed monetization and management services, including but not limited to:

• Feed hosting and distribution
• Monetization through advertising (AdSense integration)
• Analytics and performance tracking
• Search and discovery features
• API access for integration

3. User Accounts

To use certain features of our Service, you must register for an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Maintain the security of your account credentials
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Be responsible for all activities under your account
• Not share your account with others

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

4. Content Guidelines

You are responsible for all content you publish through our Service. You agree not to post content that:

• Violates any laws or regulations
• Infringes on intellectual property rights
• Contains malware or harmful code
• Is defamatory, obscene, or offensive
• Promotes violence or illegal activities
• Violates the privacy of others
• Contains spam or excessive advertising

5. Intellectual Property

You retain ownership of your content. By using our Service, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive license to:

• Host and distribute your feeds
• Display your content to subscribers
• Make backups and copies for service delivery
• Analyze content for service improvement

Our platform, including all text, graphics, logos, and software, is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

6. Monetization and Payments

Publishers using our monetization features agree to the following terms:

• Compliance with Google AdSense policies
• Accurate reporting of revenue and traffic
• Minimum payout thresholds as specified
• Payment processing fees and terms
• Revenue share arrangements

We reserve the right to withhold payments for:

• Policy violations
• Fraudulent activity
• Verification issues
• Legal compliance concerns

7. Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Generating artificial traffic or clicks
• Using automated bots or scripts
• Manipulating analytics data
• Misrepresenting content or traffic sources
• Violating third-party terms of service
• Engaging in deceptive practices

8. Term and Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Service:

• For violations of these terms
• For fraudulent activity
• At our sole discretion
• Upon your request

Upon termination:

• Access to the Service will cease
• Outstanding payments will be processed
• Data may be retained as required
• Some obligations will survive

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee uninterrupted service, accuracy of data, or specific revenue outcomes.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Search Drive shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising from your use of the Service.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Search Drive and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these terms.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes through the Service or via email. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

13. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which Search Drive operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact us at legal@searchdrive.io or through our contact form. We strive to respond to all inquiries within 2 business days.