Terms of Service
Effective Date: March 8, 2025
Last Updated: March 8,2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using willfullydark.com (“Website”), you agree to comply with these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use this Website.
2. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
3. Website Content & Use
A. Informational & Entertainment Purposes Only
- The content on this Website is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or professional advice.
- We do not promote, encourage, or glorify criminal activities.
- We are not responsible for how users interpret or use the information provided.
B. Use of Third-Party Footage & Fair Use Disclaimer
- Our videos may include third-party footage, images, or audio clips that we do not own.
- We use such materials for commentary, criticism, news reporting, research, and educational purposes, which may fall under:
- Fair Use (U.S. Copyright Law, 17 U.S. Code § 107)
- Fair Dealing (Canada’s Copyright Act, Section 29)
- If you believe any content infringes your copyright, please contact us at policy@willfullydark.com, and we will review the claim promptly.
🚨 IMPORTANT: Fair Use and Fair Dealing are legal defenses, not guarantees. If copyright holders dispute our use, we may need to modify or remove content.
C. User Eligibility
- You must be at least 13 years old to use this Website.
- If you are under 18, you must have parental or guardian consent.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
- All text, videos, images, logos, and other content on this Website are owned by us or used with permission.
- You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or use our content without written permission.
- Any unauthorized use of our intellectual property may result in legal action under:
- Canadian Copyright Act
- U.S. DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act)
- International copyright laws
A. DMCA Copyright Claims
If you believe our content violates your copyright, please submit a DMCA takedown request to policy@willfullydark.com with:
- Your contact information
- The specific content in question
- Proof of copyright ownership
- A statement that the complaint is made in good faith
We will review and respond.
5. User Conduct & Restrictions
By using this Website, you agree NOT to:
🚫 Post, share, or distribute hate speech, harassment, or violent content
🚫 Upload copyrighted material without permission
🚫 Spread misinformation, conspiracy theories, or false claims
🚫 Attempt to hack, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to the Website
🚫 Engage in spamming, phishing, or any illegal activities
We reserve the right to ban, remove, or report any user who violates these rules.
6. External Links & Third-Party Services
- This Website may contain links to third-party websites (YouTube, Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, etc.).
- We are not responsible for their content, policies, or security.
- Clicking on external links is at your own risk.
7. Limitation of Liability
- We provide content “as is” without warranties of any kind.
- We are not liable for any losses, damages, or harm caused by using this Website.
- You assume full responsibility for how you interpret and use the information provided.
8. Privacy & Data Collection
Our Privacy Policy, which you can read here, governs our use of your personal data.
9. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of:
🇨🇦 Canada (if you are in Canada)
🇺🇸 United States (if you are in the U.S.)
🇪🇺 European Union (if GDPR applies to you)
Any disputes will be handled in Canadian courts.
10. Termination of Use
We reserve the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate your access to this Website at any time if you violate these Terms.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about these Terms, contact us at:
📧 Email: policy@willfullydark.com
🌐 Website: willfullydark.com