By accessing or using ArkHive ("the Platform"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all terms, you may not use the Platform.

We may modify these terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of modified terms.

Permitted Use

• Access and read publicly available content
• Share and republish content with proper attribution (see Licensing)
• Submit tips, documents, or information through designated channels
• Create workspace accounts for collaborative investigation
• Use for research, journalism, and public interest purposes

Prohibited Use

• Attempting to identify or deanonymize sources or whistleblowers
• Harassment or threats against any individual
• Unauthorized access to secure systems
• Submitting false information intended to mislead
• Using the Platform for illegal purposes
• Automated scraping without permission

Our Content

All original reporting, analysis, and editorial content is owned by ArkHive and protected by copyright. Much of our content is available under Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0 license unless otherwise noted.

User Submissions

By submitting content (tips, documents, comments), you grant ArkHive the right to use, publish, and share this content for journalistic purposes. You represent that you have the right to share any submitted materials.

Third-Party Content

The Platform may contain links to or excerpts from third-party sources. We are not responsible for third-party content accuracy or availability.

Certain features require account registration. You are responsible for:

• Maintaining account security
• All activity under your account
• Providing accurate information
• Promptly reporting unauthorized access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ArkHive shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:

• Your use of or inability to use the Platform
• Any content obtained from the Platform
• Unauthorized access to your data
• Actions of third parties

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international press freedom laws and conventions. We assert journalist privilege and source protection rights under applicable law.

We respect intellectual property rights. However, as a journalism platform, much of our content involves fair use of documents and materials in the public interest.

For DMCA concerns, contact: legal@arkhive.org

Note: We will vigorously defend fair use rights and will not remove newsworthy content based on improper takedown requests.