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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:
The software must not be used in ways that violate fundamental human rights.
Ethical Commitment
By using or contributing to Flowsint, all individuals and organizations are expected to:
- Respect and uphold universal human rights
- Use the software responsibly, transparently, and ethically
- Refrain from any activity that harms human dignity or privacy
- Promote constructive, verifiable, and socially beneficial use of technology
Lawful and Responsible Use
Flowsint is designed strictly for lawful, ethical investigation and research purposes. It was created to assist:
- Cybersecurity researchers and analysts
- Journalists and OSINT investigators
- Law enforcement or fraud investigation teams
- Organizations conducting internal threat intelligence or digital risk analysis
Prohibited Uses
Flowsint must not be used for:
- Unauthorized intrusion, surveillance, or data collection
- Harassment, doxxing, blackmail, or targeting of individuals
- Political manipulation, disinformation, or privacy violations
- Any activity that contravenes international human rights standards
These examples are non-exhaustive and may evolve according to ethical and legal norms.
Reporting Misuse
If you become aware of any use that contradicts these principles, please report it to: 📧 contact@flowsint.io
Responsibility Statement
The developers and maintainers of Flowsint are committed to upholding these ethical principles throughout the project’s life cycle. However, in accordance with the AGPL-3.0 license, Flowsint is provided “as is,” without warranty, and its authors cannot be held liable for misuse or unlawful activity conducted by third parties.