Terms of Service

1. What We Do

221B is a people-centric search engine that enables users to:

• Search public profiles based on facial recognition
• View aggregated public data (social accounts, web presence)
• Discover publicly available information about individuals

We do not display private information (e.g., phone numbers, home addresses, emails, messaging IDs), and we aim to maintain transparency and ethical use of data.

2. Your Responsibilities

You agree to:

• Only submit publicly available and verifiable information
• Never upload or submit private data (e.g., phone number, address, messaging IDs)
• Use the platform for lawful and ethical purposes only
• Not use the service to harass, stalk, or harm individuals

We reserve the right to remove any content or suspend accounts that violate these guidelines.

3. Account and Access

• To access some features (e.g., facial search), you may be required to create an account via email or other login methods.
• We may limit access to some features based on your subscription tier or credits.
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account credentials.

4. Data Use and Attribution

• Data shown on 221B is sourced from public web sources and third-party services.
• We may display attribution or source links for transparency.
• By uploading any content, you grant 221B a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use and display the content publicly within the platform.

5. Credits & Subscriptions

• Some features (like facial searches) require credits or subscription.
• Pricing and credit consumption are subject to change and will be clearly displayed prior to use.
• Credits are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
• Free credits earned through referrals are for personal use only.

6. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if you:

• Upload private/sensitive information
• Attempt to abuse or game the system
• Violate any applicable laws or these Terms
• Use the service for malicious purposes

7. Disclaimers

• 221B is a tool to surface publicly available data. It does not verify identities or guarantee accuracy.
• We are not responsible for reliance on any information presented.
• You use the platform at your own discretion and risk.
• The service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind.

8. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. We collect only the data necessary to provide our services. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. For more details, please review ourPrivacy Policy.

9. Contact & Questions

For support, legal issues, or reporting abuse:

Email: admin@221b.world