1. Purpose of the site
Darkmarket is an independent informational record of anonymous online ecosystems. It is intended for security researchers, reporters, academics and other professionals who need a clean overview of darknet activity for defensive, investigative or educational work.
No buying guides, payment steps, escrow handling, anonymous communication services or other operational assistance for transacting on these platforms are provided 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 of information
We do our best to keep listings accurate, but the dark web changes rapidly. Mirrors are added and removed, operators exit-scam, and phishing clones surface daily. Information presented here is offered "as is" with no warranty of accuracy, completeness or fitness for any particular purpose.
- Do not rely on a single source. Always cross-check onion addresses against the operator's signed announcements.
- Never combine clear-net identifiers (such as your real email) with onion sessions.
- Never treat a platform as "safe" just because it appears in a directory.
4. Use restrictions
By using this site you agree not to:
- Attempt to compromise, mass-scrape or otherwise abuse this site or its underlying 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, plan or assist any unlawful activity, in any form.
- Republish our content in ways that misrepresent our editorial stance or imply that we endorse any documented platform.
5. External references
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 Darkmarket are the property of the project authors and are protected by copyright. You may quote short excerpts for review, journalism or academic purposes with attribution. Wholesale republication or commercial use requires prior written permission.
7. Liability disclaimer
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Darkmarket, 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. Governing jurisdiction
Laws are not the same everywhere. Some content discussed here (for instance, encryption tools or research datasets) may be regulated in your jurisdiction. You are responsible for using this site in compliance with your local law.
9. Updates to these terms
These terms may change occasionally. Substantive revisions will be marked with an updated "Last updated" date above. Continuing to use the site after a revision implies acceptance of the new terms.
10. Contact us
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.