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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.

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.