DuckDuckGo promises privacy. Then the fine print kicks in.

DuckDuckGo built itself on not tracking users, and the privacy commitment holds up. But the rest of the terms read like a liability shield.DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused search engine.

🟢 No tracking DuckDuckGo does not track users; the privacy policy is transparent about it.

🔴 They can cut you off anytime DuckDuckGo can suspend or terminate your access for any ToS violation whenever it wants, with no warning.

🔴 Everything is as-is, guaranteed to nothing No warranty. The service comes with no guarantee it will work, stay accurate, or protect your security.

🔴 Damage cap at $100 or 12 months of payments If something goes wrong, you can recover no more than $100 or what you paid in 12 months. Indirect damages are off the table entirely.

🟡 Your feedback becomes theirs forever Any feedback you give gets a perpetual license to DuckDuckGo. No compensation, no credit required.

The privacy part is real. Everything else transfers risk to you.

This breakdown is based on DuckDuckGo's publicly available Terms of Service and/or Privacy Policy. It may contain mistakes. Spot one? Let us know.