Terms of Use
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1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using JW Images Search (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use this Service.
2. Description of Service
JW Images Search is an independent search tool that allows users to search for images hosted on jw.org using the Google Custom Search API. This service is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to JW.org or the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania.
The Service provides search functionality only and does not host, store, or redistribute any images. All images remain the property of their respective owners and are served directly from Google's Custom Search Engine.
3. Use of the Google Custom Search API
This Service uses the Google Custom Search API to provide search functionality. Your use of the Google Custom Search API is subject to Google's Terms of Service, available at https://developers.google.com/custom-search/v1/terms.
Google's Custom Search Engine is configured to search only content from jw.org and its subdomains. The Service complies with Google's usage policies and implements appropriate rate limiting.
4. Intellectual Property
All images accessible through this Service remain the intellectual property of their respective owners, including JW.org, the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, or other copyright holders.
This Service:
- Does not claim any ownership rights in any images
- Does not host, copy, or redistribute any images
- Provides only search functionality and links to source content
- Does not grant any license to use, reproduce, or distribute images found through the Service
Users are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate rights or permissions before using any images found through this Service for any purpose.
5. User Conduct
You agree not to use the Service to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others
- Attempt to interfere with, compromise the system integrity or security of, or decipher any transmissions to or from the servers running the Service
- Use automated means (including spiders, robots, or crawlers) to access the Service in a manner that exceeds human browsing capacity
- Collect or harvest any personally identifiable information from the Service
6. Disclaimer of Warranties
THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.
WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT:
- THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE
- DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED
- THE SERVICE OR THE SERVER THAT MAKES IT AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS
- SEARCH RESULTS WILL BE COMPLETE, ACCURATE, OR CURRENT
7. Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL JW IMAGES SEARCH, ITS OPERATORS, CONTRIBUTORS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:
- YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE
- ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE
- ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE
- UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT
8. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms or the use of the Service shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in the European Union.
9. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify or replace these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. If a revision is material, we will provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at our sole discretion.
By continuing to access or use our Service after any revisions become effective, you agree to be bound by the revised terms.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
Email: contact@example.com
11. DMCA Notice and Takedown
JW Images Search does not host any images. All images are served from Google's Custom Search Engine and link back to their original sources on jw.org. If you believe that any content accessible through this Service infringes your copyright, please contact Google directly regarding their Custom Search Engine content.