A statement on the Tor Project's relationship with Mullvad

The Tor Project has clarified its relationship with Mullvad, a VPN service, following a statement from Mullvad regarding a potential conflict of interest. The Tor Project had previously been involved in the development of Mullvad's VPN service, but has since severed ties. The statement from Mullvad expressed concerns that the Tor Project's involvement in the development of the VPN service may have created a conflict of interest, as the Tor Project relies on donations and may have been incentivized to promote Mullvad's VPN service over others. The Tor Project has since clarified that it has no financial ties with Mullvad, and that its involvement in the development of the VPN service was limited to providing technical expertise and guidance. The Tor Project has also stated that it has no plans to endorse or promote any specific VPN service, and that its primary focus remains on developing and maintaining the Tor network.