Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using DarkWiki ("the Site"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.
Educational Purpose
DarkWiki is provided for educational and informational purposes only. The Site documents:
- History of anonymous networks and darknet markets
- Technology behind privacy tools and encryption
- Notable incidents and law enforcement operations
- Academic research and journalistic accounts
Content is not intended to support, encourage, or provide instruction for illegal activities.
Acceptable Use
Permitted Uses
- Reading and learning from educational content
- Academic research and citation (with attribution)
- Journalistic reference and fact-checking
- Personal education about cybersecurity topics
Prohibited Uses
You agree NOT to use DarkWiki to:
- Support, plan, or engage in illegal activities
- Attempt to access illegal marketplaces or services
- Circumvent law enforcement or evade prosecution
- Scrape, copy, or redistribute content without permission
- Interfere with the Site's operation or security
- Post or transmit malicious code
- Impersonate DarkWiki or its authors
Intellectual Property
Our Content
Original content on DarkWiki is protected by copyright. You may:
- Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution
- Link to our pages
- Share content for non-commercial educational purposes
Third-Party Content
Some content references third-party sources used under fair use principles. Rights to such content remain with original owners.
No Warranties
DarkWiki is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not warrant that:
- Information is accurate, complete, or current
- The Site will be available uninterrupted
- The Site is free from errors or security vulnerabilities
- Content meets your specific needs or expectations
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, DarkWiki and its operators shall not be liable for any:
- Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
- Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
- Damages arising from use or inability to use the Site
- Actions taken based on Site content
User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for:
- Compliance with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction
- How you use information from this Site
- Verifying accuracy of information before relying on it
- Any consequences of your actions
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DarkWiki, its operators, authors, and contributors from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of the Site or violation of these terms.
External Links
DarkWiki may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external sites. Links do not constitute endorsement.
Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Modify or discontinue any part of the Site
- Update these Terms at any time
- Restrict access for any reason
Continued use after modifications constitutes acceptance of updated terms.
Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by applicable law. Any disputes shall be resolved in appropriate courts of competent jurisdiction.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in effect.
Contact
Questions about these Terms may be directed through our About page.
Last Updated: January 2026