Terms of Service
Effective Date: July 2, 2026
Welcome to HiddenWiki (“HiddenWiki,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, directory, articles, services, and related features.
By accessing or using HiddenWiki, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.
1. About HiddenWiki
HiddenWiki is an independent directory and information platform that provides educational content, research articles, and curated listings related to privacy technologies, Onion Services, digital security, and internet infrastructure.
Our mission is to organize publicly available information and promote responsible digital literacy.
2. Eligibility
By using this website, you confirm that you:
- Have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
- Will use the website in compliance with applicable laws.
- Will not use the platform for unlawful or harmful purposes.
3. Acceptable Use
You agree to use HiddenWiki responsibly.
You must not:
- Attempt to disrupt or damage the website.
- Interfere with the operation or security of our systems.
- Submit false or misleading information.
- Impersonate another person or organization.
- Upload malicious code or harmful software.
- Attempt unauthorized access to any part of the website.
- Use automated systems in a manner that places an unreasonable burden on our services.
- Violate applicable laws while using the platform.
We reserve the right to restrict access to users who violate these Terms.
4. Directory Listings
Our directory contains editorially reviewed listings submitted by our team or community contributors.
Inclusion in the directory:
- Does not constitute endorsement.
- Does not guarantee the accuracy of listed information.
- Does not certify the safety, legality, or reliability of any third-party website.
Users are responsible for exercising their own judgment before interacting with any listed resource.
5. User Submissions
Users may submit:
- Onion Services
- Website corrections
- Broken link reports
- Feedback
- Partnership requests
- Advertising inquiries
By submitting content, you represent that you have the right to submit it.
You grant HiddenWiki a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to review, edit, publish, reproduce, and display submitted content in connection with operating the platform.
We may edit submissions for grammar, clarity, formatting, and consistency.
Submission does not guarantee publication.
6. Editorial Independence
Our editorial decisions are made independently.
We reserve the right to:
- Approve or reject submissions.
- Modify listing descriptions.
- Update categories.
- Remove outdated content.
- Correct factual inaccuracies.
- Decline advertising or partnership requests.
Editorial decisions are made at our sole discretion.
7. Third-Party Websites
HiddenWiki contains links to third-party websites.
We do not control or operate those websites.
Accordingly, we make no representations or warranties regarding:
- Availability
- Security
- Accuracy
- Content
- Privacy practices
- Services offered by third parties
Visiting third-party websites is at your own discretion.
8. No Professional Advice
Information published on HiddenWiki is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
Nothing on this website should be interpreted as legal, financial, cybersecurity, investigative, or professional advice.
Users should consult qualified professionals when appropriate.
9. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, all original content on HiddenWiki—including articles, graphics, branding, logos, designs, and editorial materials—is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
You may:
- View pages for personal use.
- Share links to our articles.
- Quote brief excerpts with appropriate attribution where permitted by law.
You may not:
- Republish substantial portions of our content without permission.
- Copy or redistribute our directory database in bulk.
- Remove copyright notices.
- Misrepresent our content as your own.
10. Advertising and Sponsored Content
HiddenWiki may display advertisements and sponsored content.
Sponsored material will be identified where appropriate.
Advertisers do not control our editorial content.
We reserve the right to reject advertisements that do not align with our advertising standards.
11. Availability
We strive to keep the website available and up to date.
However, we do not guarantee that:
- The website will always be available.
- Listings will remain active.
- External links will remain functional.
- Information will always be current.
Onion Services frequently change, become unavailable, or change ownership.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
HiddenWiki is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of:
- Merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Accuracy
- Reliability
- Continuous availability
Your use of the website is at your own risk.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, HiddenWiki and its owners, contributors, editors, employees, and partners shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:
- Use of the website.
- Reliance on directory listings.
- External websites.
- Service interruptions.
- Loss of data.
- Security incidents involving third-party services.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless HiddenWiki, its operators, contributors, and affiliates from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising from your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the website.
15. Privacy
Your use of HiddenWiki is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect information.
Please review our Privacy Policy before using the website.
16. Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms from time to time.
Updated versions become effective when published on this page.
Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
17. Suspension or Termination
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to the website, with or without notice, if we reasonably believe a user has violated these Terms or engaged in conduct that threatens the integrity or security of the platform.
18. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable to the jurisdiction in which HiddenWiki operates, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
19. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us.
General Inquiries
contact@yourdomain.org
Legal Matters
legal@yourdomain.org
Advertising
advertise@yourdomain.org
20. Final Statement
HiddenWiki exists to educate, organize publicly available information, and promote informed understanding of privacy technologies and Onion Services.
We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a respectful, accurate, and trustworthy platform for researchers, journalists, students, technology professionals, and the broader privacy-conscious community.