1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Dark Stats, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service. This platform is a verified dark web directory that indexes .onion links with PGP-confirmed ownership. If you do not agree to these terms, discontinue use immediately.

Dark Stats is a navigational resource for the Tor network. We do not host, produce, or control the content of any external onion service listed in this directory.

2. Prohibited Content

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy. Attempting to list, advertise, or promote any of the following will result in immediate removal and a permanent ban from the directory:

• Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) — Any content exploiting minors.
• Terrorism & Extremist Propaganda — Content promoting mass violence or extremist ideology.
• Hitman / Assassination Services — Solicitation of murder-for-hire.
• Human Trafficking & Exploitation — Any form of human exploitation or forced labor.
• Biological & Chemical Weapons — Sale or distribution of weaponized agents.
• Phishing & Impersonation — Cloned sites designed to steal credentials or funds.

3. Listing Submissions

All submissions to the Dark Stats directory are subject to the following rules:

• PGP verification required. Every listing must pass a challenge-response signature verification. Unsigned submissions are never published.
• V3 onion addresses only. We only accept 56-character .onion URLs (V3 format). V2 addresses are not supported.
• Accurate information. Titles, descriptions, and categories must accurately represent the listed service. Misleading listings will be rejected or removed.
• Pending review. All submissions enter pending status for admin review before going live. Dark Stats reserves the right to reject any submission.
• One listing per service. Duplicate entries for the same onion service are not permitted.

4. Scam Reporting & Risk Scoring

Users can report suspicious listings through the report function. Dark Stats applies automatic risk escalation based on report volume:

• 5+ reports: The listing's risk score increases by 20 points (capped at 100).
• 10+ reports: The listing is automatically flagged as a scam and sorted to the bottom of all results.

False reports are taken seriously. Abuse of the reporting system may result in rate limiting or IP-level restrictions.

5. Advertising

Banner advertisements on Dark Stats are subject to additional rules:

• V3 onion targets only. All banner destination URLs must be valid 56-character .onion addresses.
• No JavaScript. Banners are served as static images. No scripts, redirects, or tracking pixels are permitted.
• No flashing or strobing effects. Animated GIFs must not contain rapid flashing.
• Admin approval required. All banner creatives enter pending status for manual review before activation.
• Rejection rights. Dark Stats reserves the right to reject any creative that does not fit the directory's aesthetic or safety standards.

6. User Reviews

Visitors may submit reviews and ratings on listed onion services. All reviews are subject to approval before publication. Dark Stats reserves the right to remove reviews that contain spam, illegal content, or personal attacks. Review manipulation (coordinated upvoting/downvoting) will result in removal.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Dark Stats is provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee the uptime, accuracy, safety, or legality of any third-party onion service linked from this directory. Users access external links at their own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

Dark Stats shall not be liable for any legal, financial, technical, or personal damages resulting from the use of external services found through this directory. We are an index — not a party to any transaction or interaction that occurs on a listed onion service.

9. Takedown Requests

If you believe your material or onion service is listed without authorization, or if you need to request a removal for any legitimate reason, contact the administrator using the verified PGP key provided on this page. All takedown requests should be signed with a PGP key associated with the listing in question.

10. Changes to These Terms

Dark Stats reserves the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of the directory after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.