Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using Dark Wiki (darkwiki.ai), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the website. Dark Wiki is operated by Garnet Grid Consulting LLC.

2. Use of the Website

Dark Wiki is an educational resource for identifying, understanding, and remediating dark patterns in digital interfaces. You may use this website for:

• Personal research and learning about dark patterns
• Professional reference for UX design, compliance, and consumer advocacy
• Academic research and educational purposes
• Sharing content with proper attribution

You may not use this website to:

• Implement the dark patterns documented here against users
• Reproduce substantial portions of the content without permission
• Misrepresent the content as your own work
• Use automated tools to scrape or bulk-download content

3. Intellectual Property

All original content on Dark Wiki — including articles, analysis, severity assessments, remediation guidance, design, and branding — is the property of Garnet Grid Consulting LLC and is protected by copyright law.

Fair use: You may quote, cite, and reference our content for commentary, criticism, news reporting, education, and research purposes in accordance with fair use principles. We encourage linking back to the original article.

Company analysis: Our analysis of specific companies, products, and services constitutes fair comment and criticism based on publicly available information, academic research, and regulatory enforcement actions.

4. Disclaimer

The content on Dark Wiki is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, professional UX consultation, or regulatory guidance.

• Our severity assessments are editorial opinions based on published research and enforcement history.
• Legal status summaries are simplified overviews, not legal opinions. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently.
• Company examples are based on publicly documented cases and may not reflect a company's current practices.

For specific legal or compliance guidance, consult a qualified attorney or compliance professional.

5. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Garnet Grid Consulting LLC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the website.

The website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.

6. External Links

Dark Wiki may contain links to external websites, regulatory documents, and research papers. These links are provided for reference and convenience. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of external sites.

7. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic email communications from Dark Wiki. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email. We will not share your email address with third parties.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

10. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Service, contact us at: [email protected]