
Should I use Tor or encourage the use of Tor for illegal purposes? Further, we believe that running a Tor relay - including an exit relay that allows people to anonymously send and receive traffic - is lawful under U.S. No, we aren’t aware of anyone being sued or prosecuted in the United States for running a Tor relay. Has anyone ever been sued or prosecuted for running Tor? Got a DMCA notice? Check out our sample response letter! General Information Follow the link to get the latest version. Therefore, please do not act on this information alone if you have any specific legal problems, issues, or questions, seek a complete review of your situation with a lawyer licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.Īlso, if you received this document from anywhere besides the EFF web site or, it may be out of date. Different factual situations and different legal jurisdictions will result in different answers to a number of questions. Our aim is to provide a general description of the legal issues surrounding Tor in the United States. NOTE: This FAQ is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. FAQ written by the Electronic Frontier Foundation ( EFF).
