Last Updated: February 2026
By accessing and using DeGoog.us (“the Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.
Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Use constitute a legally binding agreement between you and ThompsonBlack LLC d.b.a. TechGuyWithABeard (“we,” “us,” or “our”) governing your use of this website.
Use of the Website
Permitted Use
You may use this website for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes to:
- Read and learn about digital privacy
- Compare privacy-focused services
- Access educational content about transitioning from Google services
Prohibited Use
You may not:
- Use the website for any illegal purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website
- Interfere with the website’s operation or security
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute content without permission
- Use automated systems to access the website (scrapers, bots, etc.)
- Misrepresent your affiliation with any person or organization
Intellectual Property
Our Content
All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of ThompsonBlack LLC or its content suppliers and is protected by copyright laws.
You may:
- View and read content for personal use
- Share links to our content
- Quote brief excerpts with attribution
You may not:
- Reproduce entire articles or pages without permission
- Use our content for commercial purposes
- Remove copyright notices from any content
Third-Party Trademarks
Google, Proton, and related marks are trademarks of their respective owners. Our use of these marks is for identification and comparison purposes only and does not imply endorsement or affiliation.
Affiliate Relationships
This website participates in the Proton Partner Program. When you click affiliate links and make purchases, we may earn a commission. This is disclosed in our Disclaimer and does not affect our editorial independence.
Disclaimer of Warranties
THE WEBSITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Warranties of merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy or completeness of information
We do not warrant that:
- The website will be available uninterrupted
- The website will be error-free
- Defects will be corrected
- The website is free of viruses or harmful components
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THOMPSONBLACK LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
- Loss of profits, data, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from your use or inability to use the website
- Damages arising from any content on the website
This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory (contract, tort, strict liability, or otherwise) and even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ThompsonBlack LLC, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:
- Your use of the website
- Your violation of these terms
- Your violation of any third-party rights
Links to Third-Party Websites
This website contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for:
- The content or accuracy of external websites
- The privacy practices of external websites
- Any damages arising from your use of external websites
Following links to external websites is at your own risk.
Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Modify these terms at any time
- Modify or discontinue the website without notice
- Restrict access to the website
Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the website shall be resolved through:
- Good faith negotiation
- Mediation in Florence County, South Carolina
- Binding arbitration under the rules of the American Arbitration Association
You waive the right to participate in class action lawsuits.
Severability
If any provision of these terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
These terms, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and ThompsonBlack LLC regarding your use of this website.
Contact
For questions about these terms, contact us at:
ThompsonBlack LLC d.b.a. TechGuyWithABeard Florence, SC Email: support@degoog.us