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• Cases should be unsolved for six months or longer.
• Accepted topics include missing persons, unidentified persons, and deceased persons in unresolved homicide cases.
• Parental abduction cases are not accepted for legal reasons and to protect the interests of domestic abuse victims.
• Cases are accepted regardless of the victim’s age, location, ethnicity, gender, or religious belief.

Out of respect for individuals who do not wish to be located, we only include contact information for police, government agencies, or relevant official NGOs. We do not publish contact information for families or private individuals.

• Forms are processed in the order they are received.
• We do not recommend sharing tips or investigative information with us. Instead, contact the police, a government agency, or the nearest embassy.
• Any case tips or new information we receive may be forwarded directly to police or the appropriate authority.
• There is no guarantee of privacy or anonymity for information submitted to Never Quit Looking.
• The police or relevant authority must be aware of the case before they can assist.

We will remove a notice when appropriate and as soon as reasonably possible after receiving a valid request or update.

• We will remove a notice if requested by police or a government agency.
• We will remove a notice if requested by the individual in question, upon proof of identity.
• We will remove a notice if requested by a legal representative of the individual in question, upon proof of identity.
• We may remove a notice if we suspect the individual is a refugee, domestic abuse victim, trafficking victim, or other person in hiding.
• We also remove closed cases and ask the public to help update us when new information becomes available.

This website and database are written in English as the primary language. However, we accept new case requests in any language.

To translate the form, use the language dropdown menu on the page. Please use short, simple phrases and sentences with accurate spelling, punctuation, and grammar to encourage accurate translations.

1. National laws and regulations vary regarding the legality of sharing images or personal details of an adult or underage minor. You are responsible for ensuring that the laws where you reside allow the sharing of the information you submit.
2. You acknowledge that any information you share may be published publicly. This may include sharing information on social media sites and public platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, X/Twitter, MeWe, Tumblr, Weibo, Naver, TikTok, YouTube, and Medium.
3. Third parties may be able to share, save, screenshot, record, or republish information once it has been made public.
4. We remove cases as soon as we are notified and able to confirm the update, but we cannot be responsible for third-party access, copying, or sharing of information. Information removed from our platforms may continue to exist on other platforms or accounts.
5. There is no guarantee of privacy if police, a court, or another government agency requests information.
6. Any information, videos, images, or contact information shared with us through any medium, including form submissions, emails, messaging, or online comments, may be included in the public case file or shared with police.
7. We are not a government organization. When seeking assistance, contact the police or appropriate authority first.
8. We are not related to or affiliated with other organizations, agencies, charities, or databases unless explicitly stated. If you are seeking assistance from another organization, contact them directly.
9. By submitting information to this platform, you certify that the information is accurate and reliable to the best of your knowledge. You also certify that you will inform us of errors, misstatements, outdated information, or case closures.
10. Continued use of our services serves as evidence that you approve our Privacy Policies and Terms & Conditions.