From 767cf99b123a1d675c68a02e86dbb8fa43a7d29e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: dextmorgn Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:30:27 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] feat: ETHICS.md --- ETHICS.md | 42 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ README.md | 9 ++++++++- 2 files changed, 50 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) create mode 100644 ETHICS.md diff --git a/ETHICS.md b/ETHICS.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5de9a49 --- /dev/null +++ b/ETHICS.md @@ -0,0 +1,42 @@ +# 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 project’s 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**. diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index cbebe52..730d1c9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,6 +1,9 @@ # 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. hero-dark @@ -216,3 +219,7 @@ poetry run pytest 2. Use Poetry for dependency management 3. Write tests for new functionality 4. Update documentation as needed + + +--- +**Ethics:** Please read [ETHICS.md](./ETHICS.md) for responsible use guidelines.