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# Ethics and Usage Principles
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## License
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Flowsint is distributed under the **Apache License 2.0** (effective January 25, 2026).
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Code contributed prior to January 25, 2026 was originally licensed under AGPL-3.0
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and has been relicensed to Apache 2.0 with the written consent of all contributors.
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## Ethical Foundation
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The development and use of Flowsint are guided by the principles of the [Hippocratic License](https://firstdonoharm.dev/):
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> **The software must not be used in ways that violate fundamental human rights.**
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## Ethical Commitment
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By using or contributing to Flowsint, all individuals and organizations are expected to:
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* Respect and uphold universal human rights
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* Use the software responsibly, transparently, and ethically
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* Refrain from any activity that harms human dignity or privacy
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* Promote constructive, verifiable, and socially beneficial use of technology
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## Lawful and Responsible Use
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Flowsint is designed **strictly for lawful, ethical investigation and research purposes**.
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It was created to assist:
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* Cybersecurity researchers and analysts
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* Journalists and OSINT investigators
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* Law enforcement or fraud investigation teams
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* Organizations conducting internal threat intelligence or digital risk analysis
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### Prohibited Uses
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Flowsint **must not be used** for:
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* Unauthorized intrusion, surveillance, or data collection
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* Harassment, doxxing, blackmail, or targeting of individuals
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* Political manipulation, disinformation, or privacy violations
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* Any activity that contravenes international human rights standards
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These examples are **non-exhaustive** and may evolve according to ethical and legal norms.
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## Reporting Misuse
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If you become aware of any use that contradicts these principles, please report it to:
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📧 **[contact@flowsint.io](mailto:contact@flowsint.io)**
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## Responsibility Statement
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The developers and maintainers of Flowsint are committed to upholding these ethical principles throughout the project’s life cycle.
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However, in accordance with the Apache License 2.0, **Flowsint is provided "as is," without warranty**, and its authors **cannot be held liable for misuse or unlawful activity conducted by third parties**.
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