Terms of Service

Last updated: June 28, 2026

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of the Searchlight software (the "Software") and the website at searchlight.ajmalaksar.com (the "Site"), maintained by Ajmal Aksar ("we", "us"). By installing or using the Software or Site, you agree to these Terms.

1. The service

Searchlight is open-source software that runs locally on your device and connects your Google Search Console and Google Analytics accounts to AI clients via the Model Context Protocol, to diagnose and fix technical SEO. The Site provides information about the project.

2. License

The Software is released under the MIT License. Your use, modification, and distribution of the source code are governed by that license, which is included with the Software. These Terms cover your use of the project and Site more generally.

3. Your Google account and third-party services

You are responsible for your own Google Cloud, Google Search Console, and Google Analytics accounts and for complying with Google's applicable terms and policies. Searchlight is an independent open-source project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google. "Google", "Google Search Console", "Google Analytics", and related marks belong to Google LLC.

4. Acceptable use

You agree to use the Software only with accounts and properties you are authorized to access, and not to use it to violate any law or any third party's rights, or to exceed or abuse API rate limits. When you ask Searchlight to change your site, you are responsible for reviewing and approving the changes it proposes.

5. No warranty

The Software and Site are provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Software will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that any SEO outcome or ranking will result from its use.

6. Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, or any loss of data, profits, or rankings, arising from your use of the Software or Site.

7. Changes

We may update these Terms as the project evolves. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

8. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.

9. Contact

Questions about these Terms? Email ajmalaksar25@gmail.com.