Terms of Service

Effective Date: February 17, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Dark Canary ("the App"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the App.

2. Description of Service

Dark Canary is a community awareness tool that aggregates publicly posted sighting reports from the Bluesky social network. The App displays these reports on an interactive map and provides optional proximity-based push notifications. Dark Canary is not affiliated with any government agency or law enforcement body.

3. User-Submitted Reports

• Reports may be submitted anonymously or via a user's Bluesky account.
• All reports are unverified community observations and do not constitute legal evidence.
• You agree not to submit false, misleading, or malicious reports.
• You are solely responsible for the content of any reports you submit.
• Dark Canary reserves the right to remove any report at its discretion.

4. No Legal Advice

The App provides links to third-party legal resources for informational purposes only. Nothing in the App constitutes legal advice. If you need legal assistance, consult a qualified attorney.

5. Accuracy of Information

Dark Canary makes no warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of sighting data. Reports are sourced from public Bluesky posts and may be inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete. Do not rely solely on this App for personal safety decisions.

6. Privacy

• Dark Canary does not require account creation. Anonymous reports use a proof-of-work challenge instead of authentication.
• Push notification subscriptions are stored on Cloudflare Workers KV and are not linked to any personally identifiable information.
• Geolocation data is used only for displaying nearby sightings and sending proximity alerts. Location data is not stored on our servers beyond what is included in a submitted report.
• We do not use cookies, analytics trackers, or advertising SDKs.

7. Bluesky Integration

Reports posted via Bluesky are public posts on the AT Protocol network. Once published, they are governed by Bluesky's terms of service and are visible to anyone on the Bluesky network. Dark Canary reads public Bluesky posts but does not control or moderate content on the Bluesky platform.

8. Prohibited Uses

You agree not to:

• Use the App to harass, threaten, or endanger any individual.
• Submit reports intended to cause panic or spread disinformation.
• Attempt to interfere with the App's infrastructure or abuse the API.
• Use the App for any unlawful purpose.

9. Limitation of Liability

Dark Canary is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the developers and contributors of Dark Canary shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of or inability to use the App, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

10. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. The effective date at the top of this page will be updated accordingly.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms, reach out via Bluesky or open an issue on the project's GitHub repository.