Terms of Service

Last updated: January 1, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Sherlock Project (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Sherlock Project provides a username search tool that checks publicly available information across various online platforms. The Service is provided "as is" and may change without notice.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Service only for lawful purposes. You may NOT use the Service to:

  • Harass, stalk, intimidate, or harm any individual
  • Collect personal data for unauthorized commercial purposes
  • Violate any applicable local, national, or international laws
  • Engage in automated scraping or excessive API calls
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Use the Service for any illegal surveillance or intelligence gathering

4. Intellectual Property

All content, design, and code of Sherlock Project are the intellectual property of Sherlock Project. The platform database is open source under the MIT license. You may not reproduce, duplicate, or exploit any part of the Service without express written permission.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not warrant that:

  • Search results are 100% accurate or complete
  • The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
  • Results are up-to-date in real-time

6. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Sherlock Project be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of or inability to use the Service.

7. Rate Limiting

To ensure fair use for all users, we enforce rate limits on search queries. Excessive use may result in temporary suspension of access.

8. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

9. Modifications 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.

10. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law. Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration.

11. Contact

For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us via GitHub.