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Educational Purpose Statement

DarkWiki is an educational resource dedicated to documenting the history, technology, and culture of anonymous networks and the darknet. All content on this website is provided strictly for:

  • Academic research and study
  • Journalistic investigation
  • Cybersecurity education
  • Historical documentation
  • Legal and policy analysis

No Promotion of Illegal Activity

DarkWiki does not promote, support, encourage, or assist any illegal activities. We do not:

  • Provide working links to active darknet marketplaces
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  • Encourage drug use, hacking, or other criminal activities
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Historical Onion Addresses

Where historical .onion addresses appear in our content, they are included solely for historical documentation purposes. These addresses are:

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  • From seized or defunct services
  • Provided only to document historical events
  • Not intended to be used for access

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  • The current status of any services, markets, or technologies described
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Information on this site should not be relied upon as legal advice. Consult qualified legal professionals for legal matters.

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We do not control third-party content and are not responsible for its accuracy. Links to external sites do not constitute endorsement.

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  • Any consequences arising from their actions
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Limitation of Liability

DarkWiki, its authors, contributors, and operators shall not be liable for any damages arising from:

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  • Reliance on any content published on this site
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Content on DarkWiki is provided under principles of fair use for educational purposes. We respect intellectual property rights and will respond to valid copyright concerns.

Changes to This Disclaimer

This disclaimer may be updated periodically. Continued use of DarkWiki after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified disclaimer.

Last Updated: January 2026

Educational Purpose Only

DarkWiki is a research and educational resource. We do not promote, support, or encourage any illegal activities. All information is provided for academic, journalistic, and cybersecurity research purposes only. Historical onion addresses shown are no longer active and are included solely for historical documentation.