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The service provides no warranties, limiting its liability for damages, and grants itself a perpetual license to user feedback without compensation. Users risk service suspension or termination for violations, are bound by New York law for disputes, are not protected from service interruptions due to force majeure, and agree to new terms simply by continued use.
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Critical terms that can significantly impact users. These often involve loss of rights, privacy, or control, or can lead to unexpected charges or liabilities.
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Limited Liability for Damages
DuckDuckGo and its associated parties are not liable for indirect, consequential, special, incidental, punitive, or exemplary damages, including lost profits, savings, revenues, or goodwill, even if advised of their possibility. The maximum aggregate liability for any cause is limited to the amount paid by the user in the prior 12 months or $100 if no payments were made.
Why it matters: Users cannot recover significant damages such as lost profits or goodwill, and compensation for any issues is severely capped, potentially leaving users responsible for most financial losses.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE DUCKDUCKGO PARTIES' MAXIMUM AGGREGATE LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CAUSE AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL AT ALL TIMES BE LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR USE OF THE RELEVANT SERVICES DURING THE PRIOR 12 MONTHS OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100) IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD ANY PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS TO US.
DuckDuckGo Terms of Service, paragraph 10 · Citation strength: strong
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Feedback Grants Forever License
If users provide feedback about the services, they grant DuckDuckGo a perpetual license to use their input to improve services without any payment or credit.
Why it matters: Users lose control over their feedback and cannot claim compensation or credit for their suggestions if used by the company.
If you choose to provide us with feedback about our Services (for example, by completing a survey or sending us an email), you grant us a forever license to use your input to improve our Services without any payment or credit to you.
DuckDuckGo Terms of Service, paragraph 5 · Citation strength: strong
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No Responsibility for Third-Party Content Accuracy
DuckDuckGo is not responsible for content originating from or created by third parties, including search results and Instant Answers. They do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or safety of third-party content or websites accessed through their services.
Why it matters: Users may encounter inaccurate, incomplete, or harmful content from third-party sources without recourse against DuckDuckGo, requiring users to verify information independently and exercise caution when visiting external sites.
We are not responsible for content that comes from or is created by third parties. Many of our Services give you access to content that belongs to other people or organizations, for example, search results listing restaurants near you. We have no control over the content on third-party websites, and we cannot guarantee that the content you access through our Services is accurate or complete or that the sites you visit are unharmful. Some of the content available through our Services comes in the form of Instant Answers, which you can read more about on our Sources page .
DuckDuckGo Terms of Service, paragraph 8 · Citation strength: strong
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Suspension or Termination for Violations
DuckDuckGo may suspend or terminate user access to its services at any time if users violate the terms.
Why it matters: Users risk losing access to the services if they do not comply with the stated terms and conditions.
We may suspend or terminate your access to our Services at any time if you violate these Terms.
DuckDuckGo Terms of Service, paragraph 4 · Citation strength: strong
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Governed by New York Law and Jurisdiction
The terms are offered under New York law, and any claim associated with the services or terms must be filed in state or federal courts in New York, New York, USA.
Why it matters: Users are bound by New York laws for any disputes and must resolve legal claims in New York courts, which could be inconvenient for users located elsewhere.
We offer these Terms under New York law. Any claim associated with our Services or arising out of these Terms must be filed in the state or federal courts in New York, New York, USA, and New York law will govern, regardless of conflict of laws rules.
DuckDuckGo Terms of Service, paragraph 12 · Citation strength: strong
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Continued Use Implies Consent to Changes
Continuing to access or use the services after any changes to the terms constitutes consent and agreement to the new terms.
Why it matters: Users automatically agree to new terms simply by continuing to use the service after changes have been posted, without requiring explicit consent.
Continuing to access or use our Services after any changes constitutes your consent and agreement to any new terms.
DuckDuckGo Terms of Service, paragraph 14 · Citation strength: strong
Data Use
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How the company collects, uses, shares, and protects user data. This includes data collection practices, monetization strategies, and user controls over their information.
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Cancellation and Renewal
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Terms related to subscription management, account termination, and renewal processes. This includes notice periods, refund policies, and consequences of cancellation.
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Gotchas
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Potentially surprising or obscure clauses that could negatively impact users, often found in the fine print. These can include unexpected fees, strict limitations, or unusual waivers.
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Protections
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User-benefiting clauses that offer significant privacy, security, or financial safeguards. These include strong data protection commitments, clear refund policies, or explicit user rights.
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Privacy Policy Available
The terms state that a Privacy Policy is available for details about privacy practices, and it applies to the use of the services.
Why it helps: Users can refer to a separate, dedicated Privacy Policy to understand how their data is handled, providing transparency and detailed information about privacy practices.
For details about our privacy practices, please read our Privacy Policy , which applies to your use of our Services.
DuckDuckGo Terms of Service, paragraph 2 · Citation strength: strong
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