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Terms of Service (ToS)

Effective Date: December 21, 2025

Welcome to Darkside (www.darkside.report). By accessing or using this website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the site.

1. The Nature of Our Service

Darkside is an independent news and journalism platform. The content provided is for informational and educational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, the information on this site is provided "as is" and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this site or provide submissions. By using Darkside, you represent and warrant that you meet this age requirement.

3. User Submissions & Whistleblower Tips

Darkside welcomes information from the public.

  • No Contract Created: Submitting a tip, document, or lead does not create a formal contractual relationship or an obligation for Darkside to publish your information.
  • License to Use: By submitting information, documents, or media to Darkside, you grant us a non-exclusive, world-wide, royalty-free license to use, edit, publish, and distribute that material in the course of our journalistic work.
  • Verification: We reserve the right to verify the authenticity of all submissions.
  • Risks of Submission: While we utilize security measures to protect source identity, you acknowledge that all digital communication carries inherent risks. You agree that Darkside is not liable for any repercussions (legal, professional, or otherwise) resulting from your decision to provide information to us.

4. Platform Provider Protections (Section 230)

Darkside operates as an interactive service provider under 47 U.S. Code § 230.

  • We are not the "publisher or speaker" of any information provided by another information content provider.
  • We are not liable for any third-party content, including comments, forum posts, or raw documents provided by sources, even if we curate or host such content.

5. Intellectual Property

  • Our Content: All original reporting, graphics, and logos on Darkside are the property of Darkside and are protected by copyright laws. You may not republish our work in full without express written permission.
  • Fair Use: We encourage the sharing of links and short snippets under "Fair Use" principles, provided that proper attribution and a link back to Darkside are included.

6. Prohibited Conduct

When using this site, you agree not to:

  • Use the site for any illegal purpose or to violate local, state, or federal laws.
  • Attempt to hack, decompile, or bypass security measures on the site.
  • Submit content that is known to be false, malicious, or intended to harass individuals without a legitimate public interest basis.
  • Engage in any activity that interferes with another user's access to the site.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DARKSIDE AND ITS OWNERS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  1. YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF THE SITE;
  2. ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SITE;
  3. ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SITE; OR
  4. UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Darkside and its operators from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses, including legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your violation of these Terms or your misuse of the site.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any changes by posting the updated Terms on this page. Your continued use of the site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

11. Contact

For legal inquiries or questions regarding these Terms, please contact:

John Conner
Email: darkside.report@protonmail.com

Next Step for You:

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Editorial Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this site or in articles are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Darkside. Any content provided by our contributors—whether published under a legal name or a pseudonym—is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any entity or individual.

Accuracy and Vetting: While Darkside employs a rigorous vetting process, information is provided "as is" with no guarantees of completeness or accuracy. Some reports are based on the subjective insider experiences of our contributors.

No Advice: Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. Darkside shall not be held liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this information.