Effective Date: 2026/03/03
1. Introduction
Welcome to Dark Web Informer. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website, API, and related services. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
By using Dark Web Informer, you acknowledge that we process publicly available breach data under legitimate interests for cybersecurity research, threat intelligence, and public awareness.
2. Services and Prohibited Use
Dark Web Informer is a platform that provides Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) sourced from publicly available Dark Web, Deep Web, and Surface Web locations. This includes information related to ransomware activity, darknet markets, threat alerts, data breaches, leaks, and similar cybersecurity threats.
You agree not to use Dark Web Informer, whether through the website, API, or related services, for any unlawful, unethical, or malicious purposes, including but not limited to:
- Engaging in, promoting, or supporting any form of illegal activity, including hacking, fraud, or identity theft
- Distributing, sharing, or selling personal or sensitive information obtained from our Services without the explicit consent of the affected individuals
- Using information obtained from our Services to harass, stalk, threaten, or intimidate any individual or entity
- Exploiting vulnerabilities, attempting unauthorized access, or disrupting the operation of our Services or any third-party systems
- Violating the privacy or intellectual property rights of any individual or entity
- Using our Services in a way that harms, disrupts, or damages our reputation or the reputation of associated third parties
3. Pricing Tiers and Benefits
Dark Web Informer offers multiple pricing tiers with various benefits. These tiers and the included features may change at any time without prior notice. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue specific features or services at our discretion. Continued use of the Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised tier structure.
4. Payment Processing
All payments are processed by trusted third-party payment processors. By using our services, you agree to comply with their respective terms and policies.
If your subscription includes API access, continued use requires an active, paid subscription. Expired or unpaid subscriptions will lose access.
You authorize Dark Web Informer to charge your payment method for the amount specified during purchase.
5. Billing, Refunds, and Invoices
All sales are final and non-refundable. Payments for subscriptions are non-refundable. If you cancel your subscription, you will retain access until the end of the current billing cycle.
If your account is suspended or terminated due to a violation of these Terms, access to paid Services will end immediately without refunds.
Invoices are final at the time of generation and cannot be modified or reissued. Customers are responsible for verifying all billing details before completing purchases.
Dark Web Informer is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without warranties of any kind, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not guarantee that our Services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free.
6. Service Availability
We strive to maintain continuous, reliable service. However, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. Services may be unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or events outside our control.
We do not provide service level agreements, credits, or refunds for downtime, delays, or performance issues.
7. User Conduct
You agree to use our Services only for lawful purposes.
You are responsible for all actions taken under your account, including API activity.
Attempts to evade bans, suspensions, or account restrictions are prohibited.
8. Intellectual Property
All content on Dark Web Informer, including text, software, graphics, images, screenshots, threat intelligence data, curated analysis, and visual media, is protected by intellectual property laws and remains the exclusive property of Dark Web Informer unless otherwise stated.
Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of any content is strictly prohibited and may result in legal consequences.
Partnerships or licensing agreements are available upon request by contacting Dark Web Informer directly.
9. Commercial Use
All content published by Dark Web Informer, including but not limited to articles, reports, threat intelligence, screenshots, images, data feeds, curated analysis, and visual media, is intended for personal, non-commercial use only unless explicitly authorized.
Commercial Use Defined
Commercial use includes, but is not limited to:
- Incorporating Dark Web Informer content into paid products, reports, or services
- Using Dark Web Informer content in marketing materials, advertisements, or promotional campaigns
- Redistributing, syndicating, or reselling content to third parties, whether directly or as part of a bundled offering
- Using content to build, train, or improve competing threat intelligence platforms, datasets, or services
- Embedding Dark Web Informer content in commercial dashboards, tools, or SaaS products
- Reproducing content in paid newsletters, research reports, or subscription-based publications
How to Obtain Commercial Access
Organizations or individuals seeking to use Dark Web Informer content for commercial purposes must either:
- Subscribe to an API plan, which grants structured access to our data under the API Terms (Section 20), or
- Contact Dark Web Informer directly to discuss a licensing or partnership agreement
Unauthorized commercial use of Dark Web Informer content may result in immediate termination of access, legal action, and claims for damages. If you are unsure whether your intended use qualifies as commercial, contact us before proceeding.
10. Image and Media Attribution
All images, screenshots, graphics, and visual media published by Dark Web Informer are the property of Dark Web Informer and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
Attribution Requirements
Any use of images or visual media sourced from Dark Web Informer, whether shared on social media, referenced in articles, displayed in presentations, or used in any other context, must include clear and visible attribution to Dark Web Informer.
Acceptable attribution formats include:
- "Source: Dark Web Informer" or "Credit: Dark Web Informer" displayed visibly alongside the image
- A direct link to the original Dark Web Informer article or page where the image was published
- "Image via darkwebinformer.com" or "Courtesy of Dark Web Informer"
Attribution must not be hidden, obscured, cropped out, or removed from the image. Watermarks applied by Dark Web Informer must not be altered, removed, or covered.
Prohibited Uses of Images
Without explicit written permission from Dark Web Informer, you may not:
- Use images or screenshots for any commercial purpose (see Section 9)
- Modify, alter, or create derivative works from Dark Web Informer images
- Remove, crop, or obscure watermarks or attribution
- Claim ownership of or misrepresent the origin of images sourced from Dark Web Informer
- Redistribute images in bulk or as part of a dataset or archive
Violations of the image attribution requirements may result in takedown requests, termination of access, and legal action.
11. Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to our Services at any time, with or without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or our payment provider's terms.
Inactive accounts older than six months may be deleted unless an active subscription exists.
12. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our Services are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Dark Web Informer is not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from use of the website, API, or related services.
14. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by applicable laws. By using the Services, you agree that any disputes will be resolved through appropriate legal channels.
15. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms periodically. The most current version will always be available on our website. Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
16. Legal Requests and Transparency
Dark Web Informer maintains a Transparency Report documenting legal requests and actions taken.
Takedown requests must meet the requirements outlined in that Report. Requests lacking legal documentation may be denied.
We are not responsible for the availability of archived or externally preserved public data.
17. Archiving and External Services
Dark Web Informer may use third-party services to preserve and display publicly available breach data. These services operate independently, and their data handling is not governed by our Terms.
We also route traffic through Cloudflare for security, caching, and DDoS protection. Cloudflare may process IP addresses and technical metadata solely for service operation.
Leaked data may remain accessible through independent sources beyond our control.
18. Advertising and Sponsored Content
Advertisers must comply with all applicable laws and cannot include misleading, fraudulent, or illegal content.
Tracking scripts, cookies, and user data collection by advertisers are prohibited.
We reserve the right to remove or modify advertisements without notice.
Advertisers assume full responsibility for their content. Dark Web Informer is not liable for interactions with advertised services.
19. Public Exposure of Data and Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
Dark Web Informer republishes unredacted breach-related data sourced exclusively from publicly available Dark Web, Deep Web, and Surface Web locations.
This information may include names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, usernames, passwords, financial information, government-issued IDs, medical records, IP addresses, and sensitive corporate data.
Dark Web Informer does not create, originate, or alter breach data. We do not control the systems or sources from which the data was leaked.
This data is republished for cybersecurity research, defense awareness, and public interest.
If your jurisdiction restricts access to leaked or exposed data, you are responsible for compliance with your local laws.
Data Removal Requests
You may submit a formal takedown request through our Transparency Report, but removal is not guaranteed. Requests must include valid legal documentation proving ownership or direct association with the data.
Requests to delete personal information do not apply to publicly leaked breach data, as we do not control its origin or continued availability.
20. API Access and Usage
If you access the API, the following additional terms apply:
Authentication
API keys must be kept confidential. You are responsible for all activity conducted under your key. If a key is compromised, you must notify us immediately.
Permitted Use
The API may be used only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms.
You may use API data within your own internal tools, dashboards, workflows, or security systems.
You may not:
- Resell, sublicense, republish, or redistribute Dark Web Informer's API data to any third party
- Use the API to create a competing public API or commercial service that is based primarily on Dark Web Informer's output
- Attempt to bypass authentication, rate limits, or access controls
- Engage in abusive behavior such as scraping, flooding, or denial-of-service activity
Rate Limits
We may impose quotas, data caps, or other controls to protect service stability. Exceeding limits may result in throttling or temporary or permanent suspension.
Termination
We reserve the right to revoke or suspend API access at any time if misuse or abuse is suspected. No refunds or credits will be provided for terminations caused by violations.
Data Disclaimer
All API data, including breach-related content, is provided "as is" for cybersecurity awareness and research only. No warranties are provided regarding accuracy, completeness, or reliability.
21. Cookies and Tracking
Dark Web Informer uses only essential cookies required for login, session management, basic functionality, and security. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, behavioral analytics, or third-party marketing technologies.