flowsint/ETHICS.md

# 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 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**.