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# Ethics and Usage Principles
## License
Flowsint is distributed under the **AGPL-3.0** (GNU Affero General Public License v3.0).
## Ethical Foundation
The development and use of Flowsint are guided by the principles of the [Hippocratic License](https://firstdonoharm.dev/):
> **The software must not be used in ways that violate fundamental human rights.**
## Our Commitment
By using or contributing to Flowsint, you are encouraged to:
- Respect and uphold universal human rights
- Use the software responsibly, transparently, and ethically
- Refrain from using this tool in any way that harms human dignity
- Promote constructive and socially beneficial uses of technology
## Purpose and Prohibited Uses
Flowsint exists to promote transparency, factual verification, and ethical investigation.
The following uses are **strictly prohibited**:
- Mass surveillance or surveillance conducted without a legal warrant
- Targeted collection of private or personal data for doxxing, harassment, or blackmail
- Dissemination of disinformation, propaganda, or electoral manipulation
- Any activity that contravenes internationally recognized human rights standards
> These examples are non-exhaustive and may evolve with ethical standards and community consensus.
## Reporting Misuse
If you become aware of any use that contradicts these principles, please report it to:
📧 **dexxterrmorgan@proton.me**
## Responsibility Statement
The developers and maintainers of Flowsint are committed to upholding these ethical principles throughout the projects life cycle.
However, as defined by the AGPL-3.0 license, **Flowsint is provided “as is,” without warranty**, and its authors **cannot be held liable for third-party misuse**.

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# Flowsint
A modular investigation and reconnaissance platform with clean separation of concerns.
[![License: AGPL-3.0](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-AGPL--3.0-blue.svg)](./LICENSE)
[![Ethical Software](https://img.shields.io/badge/ethical-use-blue.svg)](./ETHICS.md)
Flowsint is an open-source OSINT graph exploration tool designed for ethical investigation, transparency, and verification.
<img width="1439" height="899" alt="hero-dark" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/29b42698-18ab-4389-b070-b231f4ba257c" />
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2. Use Poetry for dependency management
3. Write tests for new functionality
4. Update documentation as needed
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**Ethics:** Please read [ETHICS.md](./ETHICS.md) for responsible use guidelines.