1. Why this site exists
Dark Market is an independent informational catalog about anonymous online ecosystems. It is intended for security researchers, journalists, academics and other professionals who need a structured overview of darknet activity for defensive, investigative or educational purposes.
There are no buying guides, payment instructions, escrow handling, anonymous communication services or other operational walkthroughs published here.
2. Position on illegal use
Nothing published here endorses, encourages or facilitates any unlawful conduct. We document the existence and observed behaviour of darknet platforms in the same way a journalist documents real-world events — to inform the public, not to enable wrongdoing.
You are solely responsible for your own actions. Accessing a documented resource for illegal purposes is your decision and may violate the law in your jurisdiction.
3. Accuracy and updates
We work to keep entries accurate, but the dark web moves quickly. Mirrors come and go, operators exit-scam and phishing clones appear daily. The information here is provided "as is", without any warranty of accuracy, completeness or fitness for purpose.
- Never trust a single source. Verify onion addresses independently against the operator's signed notices.
- Never combine clear-net identifiers (such as your real email) with onion sessions.
- Never assume a platform is "safe" just because it appears on a list.
4. Permitted use
When you use this site, you agree not to:
- Try to break into the site, scrape it excessively or otherwise abuse the infrastructure.
- Use any form to submit content that is unlawful, defamatory, threatening, malicious or that infringes someone else's rights.
- Use the site to coordinate or facilitate any form of unlawful activity whatsoever.
- Repurpose our content in ways that misrepresent our editorial position or imply endorsement of a documented platform.
5. Links to third-party sites
The catalog references external addresses, including .onion services we do not operate. We have no control over the content, security, availability or legality of those resources. Following an external link is at your own risk; the responsibility for evaluating that risk is entirely yours.
6. IP and copyright
All editorial text, layout, code and original images on Dark Market belong to the project authors and are protected by copyright. Short quotations for review, journalism or academic purposes are permitted with attribution. Bulk republication or commercial reuse requires prior written consent.
7. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Dark Market, its authors and contributors carry no liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages connected to your use of — or inability to use — this site, including any decisions made on the basis of what is published here.
8. Local law
Laws differ between countries. Some material discussed on this site (for example, certain encryption tools or research datasets) may be regulated where you live. You are responsible for ensuring that your use of this site complies with the laws of your jurisdiction.
9. Changes to these terms
We may revise these terms occasionally. Substantive updates will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above. Continuing to use the site after a revision constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Reach out
Questions about these terms, takedown notices or research enquiries can be sent through the contact form. Privacy-related questions are addressed in the privacy policy.