Terms of Use

Conditions for using DarkWiki

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

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.