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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 # 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" /> <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 2. Use Poetry for dependency management
3. Write tests for new functionality 3. Write tests for new functionality
4. Update documentation as needed 4. Update documentation as needed
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**Ethics:** Please read [ETHICS.md](./ETHICS.md) for responsible use guidelines.