Our Commitment

Ethics & Compliance

We are committed to providing powerful investigative tools while maintaining the highest ethical standards and compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Our Ethical Framework

UserSearch maintains a comprehensive ethical framework that guides all aspects of our operations. We believe in responsible OSINT practices that respect individual privacy while empowering legitimate investigations.

Our platform is designed for professionals with legitimate needs for open-source intelligence, including law enforcement, security professionals, corporate investigators, and others with valid use cases.

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Core Ethical Principles

  • We only collect and process publicly available information
  • We respect individual privacy rights and legal protections
  • We are committed to preventing misuse of our platform
  • We maintain transparency about our capabilities and limitations
  • We continuously review and update our ethical standards

Legal Compliance

UserSearch is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we operate.

Data Protection

We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection laws. Our platform is designed with privacy by design principles.

  • Transparent data processing
  • Clear user consent mechanisms
  • Data minimization practices

Legal Usage

Our Terms of Service strictly prohibit illegal usage of our platform. We take active measures to prevent and address misuse.

  • Regular compliance reviews
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity
  • Strict enforcement policies

Industry Standards

We adhere to and help establish best practices in the OSINT industry, collaborating with experts and organizations.

  • Active industry engagement
  • Regular policy reviews
  • Continuous improvement

Our Commitments

  • Continuous review and improvement of our ethical standards
  • Transparent communication about our capabilities and limitations
  • Providing educational resources on ethical OSINT practices
  • Collaborating with industry experts and stakeholders
  • Proactive compliance with evolving regulations

Our Ongoing Commitment

The fields of OSINT and digital investigations are constantly evolving, and so are the ethical considerations and legal frameworks that govern them. At UserSearch, we are committed to staying at the forefront of these developments.

We regularly review our policies, practices, and platform capabilities to ensure they align with our ethical principles and comply with the latest regulations. We also actively engage with the broader OSINT community, legal experts, and privacy advocates to continually improve our approach.

Our goal is to provide powerful investigative tools while promoting responsible usage and respecting individual rights and privacy.

Prohibited Uses

We strictly prohibit the following uses of our platform:

The UserSearch platform may not be used for:

Harassment or stalking of individuals
Discrimination based on protected characteristics
Illegal activities or planning illegal activities
Identity theft or impersonation
Dissemination of private information (doxxing)
Activities that violate others' legal rights
Commercial data scraping without authorization
Any other unethical or harmful activities

Important Note: Violations of these prohibited uses may result in immediate termination of your account and, where appropriate, reporting to relevant authorities. UserSearch reserves the right to take any necessary action to prevent misuse of our platform.

Questions About Our Ethics & Compliance?

If you have any questions or concerns about our ethics and compliance policies, please don't hesitate to contact us.