Safety

Staying Safe

The Tor network is a tool, and like any tool it can be misused. Here's how to use Veila responsibly — and how we handle harmful content.

Last updated July 25, 2026

Veila indexes onion services so they can be found. That visibility is the point — but it also means the index reflects the network as it actually is, including corners of it you may want to avoid. This page is about using the site sensibly and about the limits of what Veila lists.

Protect your privacy

Use Tor Browser to visit onion services — see our Access over Tor guide.
Don't enter personal information, real names, or reused passwords on unknown sites.
Be skeptical: onion services are unregulated, and scams and impersonation are common.
Keep Tor Browser updated, and avoid enabling scripts or plugins you don't need.

What Veila does and doesn't list

Veila describes sites; it does not host them or serve their content. We categorize what we index, and results our classifier labels as spam are hidden by default — you can opt to include them from the search filters. We take no position on the sites we list, and inclusion is never an endorsement.

We do not knowingly index child sexual abuse material (CSAM) or content whose sole purpose is to facilitate serious harm. When such material is identified, its address is excluded from the index. If you encounter it anywhere, report it to the appropriate authority in your country — for example, the NCMEC CyberTipline or the Internet Watch Foundation.

Reporting a listing

If a site in the index should not be there — because it is illegal, harmful, or listed in error — we want to remove it. Email abuse@veila.click with the onion address and a brief reason so we can act quickly.

If you're at risk

Tor is vital infrastructure for journalists, activists, whistleblowers, and people living under censorship or surveillance. If that's you, treat operational security seriously: use the latest Tor Browser, be careful what you reveal, and consult trusted resources such as the EFF's Surveillance Self-Defense guide before relying on any tool for your safety.

Veila is provided for research and educational purposes only. It discovers and describes onion services; it does not host, endorse, or facilitate access to any illegal content. You are responsible for complying with the laws of your jurisdiction.