Terms of use

Plain-language terms. The legal version lives in the same words; we didn't translate it into adversarial English to hide anything.

Use of the platform

• Use this archive in good faith. It exists for documentation, research, and civil-rights organizing.
• Don't impersonate other people. Don't post unverified accusations against named individuals.
• Don't scrape the platform to feed surveillance products. We will block.

Contributor content

If you submit a testimony, you affirm that the account is true to your experience, that you are the rights-holder, and that you consent to the anonymization terms you specified on submission. You may withdraw consent at any time by emailing us.

Editorial discretion

We may decline to publish or may unpublish content that we cannot verify, that risks legal harm to named third parties, or that violates the editorial methodology described on the methodology page.

No legal advice

Pathways and the legal-aid directory are starting points. They are not legal advice. Always consult a licensed attorney or directly contact the organization listed before relying on contact information or filing deadlines.

Liability

The platform is provided as-is. We make a genuine effort to keep citations and contact information accurate, but we cannot guarantee currency. Use your judgment and verify.

Last updated: June 4, 2026