Last Updated: April 2026
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2. Description of Service
Tor8Web is an independent, editorially curated directory that indexes and reviews darknet marketplaces, privacy tools, and related resources. We provide this service free of charge for educational, research, and legitimate privacy purposes. Tor8Web is not a search engine, marketplace, or service provider — it is a curated informational reference.
3. Educational & Informational Purpose
All content on Tor8Web — including directory listings, guides, glossary definitions, market reviews, and historical analysis — is published strictly for educational and informational purposes. Tor8Web does not endorse, promote, or encourage the use of any particular service, product, or technology for illegal purposes.
4. User Responsibilities
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5. Content Disclaimer
Tor8Web functions as a directory and does not host, own, operate, or control the content of any external websites referenced in its listings. We are not responsible for:
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6. Intellectual Property
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9. External Links & .onion Addresses
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10. Prohibited Uses
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11. DMCA & Copyright Infringement
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13. Changes to Terms
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14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
15. Governing Law
These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international laws regarding digital privacy, intellectual property, and online services. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels.
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