Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Last Updated: Mar 17, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to LibreNode ("the Site"). This Site provides access to privacy-focused tools and services, including search frontends, networking tools, and self-hosted applications. By using the Site, you agree to the following terms and policies.

2. Acceptable Use

By accessing or using the Site, you agree that you will not:
- Use the services for any unlawful or malicious activities.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site’s backend systems.
- Abuse, overload, or disrupt the services provided.
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) that degrade performance.

3. Disclaimers & Liability

- The Site is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.
- We are not responsible for how you use the services provided.
- We do not guarantee uptime, availability, or uninterrupted service.
- We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the Site.

4. Privacy Policy

We prioritize user privacy and do not collect personal data beyond what is technically necessary.

4.1 Information We Do Not Collect

- We do not log or store any identifiable user data.
- We do not use third-party tracking services, analytics, or cookies.

4.2 Information That May Be Processed

- Temporary Data: Some services (e.g., PrivateBin) allow users to store encrypted data for a limited time. You are responsible for managing your own data retention settings.
- Network Logs: Standard server logs (IP address, request metadata) may be temporarily stored for security and debugging but are automatically deleted within 24 hours.

4.3 Third-Party Content

Some services may proxy or link to third-party content (e.g., Invidious for YouTube). We do not control or take responsibility for third-party services.

5. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms and policies at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

6. Contact

If you have any questions, you can contact us at: librenode@protonmail.com

By using this Site, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.