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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 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.