Terms of Service
Last updated: August 2026
What this site is
Escape Dear Leader is an informational and satirical website that helps Americans research relocating abroad. It combines data we compile about visas, cost of living, and healthcare with commentary and satire.
Not legal, tax, or immigration advice
Nothing on this site is legal, tax, financial, or immigration advice. Visa rules, financial thresholds, fees, and programs change constantly and vary by your personal situation. We verify our data against official sources on a best-effort basis and show a "last verified" date where available, but always confirm current requirements with the official government source or a licensed professional before making decisions.
No guarantees
The site and its data are provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for decisions you make based on information found here, including denied visa applications, financial losses, or costs from acting on outdated information.
Satire
Portions of this site — including the "Dear Leaders" page and the "Countries for the Deranged" category — are political satire and commentary on public figures and public affairs. They are opinion and parody, not statements of fact.
Attorney connections
If you ask us to connect you with an attorney or tax professional, we act only as an introduction service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal services, and are not responsible for the services any professional provides. No attorney-client relationship is formed with us.
Affiliate relationships
Some outbound links are affiliate links that may earn us a commission. This never affects what you pay and does not constitute an endorsement beyond what is written on the page.
Acceptable use
Don't scrape the site at abusive rates, attempt to disrupt it, or submit false information through our forms.
Changes
We may update these terms at any time; continued use of the site means you accept the current version.