Terms of Use

Welcome to the Anti Money Laundering Network (AML Network). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website and services, including databases, reports, analysis tools, and content made available.

By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.

Purpose of the Site

The AML Network provides open-access tools and editorial content for educational, journalistic, policy, and research purposes. Our mission is to promote transparency, expose illicit financial flows, and support anti-money laundering (AML) efforts globally.

We do not provide legal, financial, or compliance advice.

Use of Content

All content published on the Site, including our databases (e.g., Shell Companies Database, Corporate Laundering Database, Real Estate Laundering Database, Cryptocurrency Laundering Database, and PEPs Database), is made available for:

Research and education
Investigative journalism
Policy and advocacy work

You may share, cite, or use our content under the following conditions:

Clearly attribute the source as Anti Money Laundering Network (AML Network).
Do not alter or misrepresent the content.
Do not use the data to harass, threaten, or target individuals.
Do not resell or repackage our data for commercial gain without express permission.

Data Integrity and Disclaimers

While we strive for accuracy, the information in our databases and articles is based on publicly available sources, investigative findings, whistleblower contributions, and expert analysis. We do not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of all entries.

Inclusion of a person, company, or entity in a database entry does not imply guilt, criminal conviction, or legal liability. Entries indicate potential risk or exposure based on contextual factors.

If you are the subject of an entry and believe it is inaccurate, you may submit a correction request or supporting documentation.

Privacy and Anonymity

We are committed to protecting user privacy and anonymity. We:

Do not use third-party trackers or advertising cookies.
Do not require personal data to access public resources.
Accept anonymous or pseudonymous submissions.

For full details, refer to our Privacy Policy.

User Submissions

We welcome verified data contributions and corrections from AML professionals, researchers, whistleblowers, and the public. By submitting data, you agree that:

You have the right to share the information.
Your submission does not violate any laws or confidentiality agreements.
We may publish or reference your submission, anonymized if requested.

We reserve the right to decline, edit, or remove submissions for accuracy, ethical, or legal reasons.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to use the Site for:

Unlawful purposes or to promote illegal activity
Harassment, defamation, or misinformation
Mining or scraping data at high volume without consent
Attempting to breach, disable, or disrupt our servers or systems
Violating the intellectual property or privacy rights of others

Any misuse of our services may result in restricted access or legal action.

Intellectual Property Rights

All original content on the Site—including research articles, databases, methodologies, and visualizations—is the intellectual property of AML Network unless otherwise noted.

You may reference our materials under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) unless otherwise stated.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, AML Network, its founders, contributors, and affiliates are not liable for:

Any errors or omissions in content
Losses or damages arising from reliance on our data
Technical interruptions or system failures
Third-party links or external content

Use of the Site is at your own risk.

Modifications to the Terms

We may update these Terms periodically. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. We encourage users to review this page regularly.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with international legal standards and applicable digital rights laws. Disputes shall be handled through dialogue, and where necessary, submitted to a neutral forum for resolution.

Contact

For questions, corrections, complaints, or data requests, please contact us via our Contact Page.