Terms of Service
Last Updated: $December 1, 2024
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using VK Finder ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these terms, you may not use our service.
1. Service Description
VK Finder is a search facilitation tool that helps users discover educational content on VK (VKontakte) by formatting search queries for Google's video search with SafeSearch disabled. The Service:
- Formats search queries to target VK.com domains
- Opens search results directly in Google
- Operates client-side in your web browser
- Does not store, track, or log searches
2. Acceptable Use
2.1 Permitted Uses
You may use VK Finder for:
- Searching for educational content (lectures, tutorials, courses)
- Finding cultural and language learning materials
- Academic research and scholarly content discovery
- Documentary and factual content discovery
- Legitimate research purposes
2.2 Prohibited Uses
You may NOT use VK Finder for:
- Searching for explicit, adult, or pornographic content
- Violating any laws or regulations
- Infringing copyright or intellectual property rights
- Accessing illegal content
- Violating VK.com or Google's terms of service
- Any malicious, harmful, or illegal activities
3. Intellectual Property
3.1 Our Intellectual Property
The VK Finder website, logo, design, and code are our intellectual property. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works without permission.
3.2 Third-Party Content
VK Finder facilitates discovery of third-party content hosted on VK.com and indexed by Google. We do not host, control, or endorse any content found through our Service. All content rights remain with their respective owners.
4. No Affiliation Disclaimer
VK Finder is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to:
- VK (VKontakte) or its parent company
- Google or Alphabet Inc.
- Any social media platform
- Any educational institution
We are an independent tool that formats search queries for Google's search engine.
5. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law:
- We provide the Service "as is" without warranties of any kind
- We are not responsible for search results or content found through our Service
- We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Service
- We don't guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service
- We are not responsible for third-party websites or services
6. User Responsibilities
As a user, you are responsible for:
- Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
- Respecting copyright and intellectual property rights
- Using the Service only for legitimate purposes
- Your own internet connection and device security
- Any consequences of your searches
7. Service Modifications & Termination
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue the Service at any time
- Change these terms with updated notice on this page
- Restrict access to users who violate these terms
- Update features and functionality as needed
8. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where we operate, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes shall be resolved through good faith negotiations.
9. Contact for Legal Inquiries
For legal matters or DMCA takedown requests:
Email: support@vkfinder.com
Note: Since we don't host content, DMCA requests should be directed to VK.com for content removal.
10. Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and VK Finder regarding the Service, superseding any prior agreements.
By using VK Finder, you acknowledge that:
- ✅ You have read and understand these Terms
- ✅ You agree to use the Service only for legitimate educational purposes
- ✅ You understand we are not affiliated with VK or Google
- ✅ You accept responsibility for your own searches
- ✅ You understand the limitations of our Service