flowsint-cn-git/ETHICS.md

Ethics and Usage Principles

License

Flowsint is distributed under the Apache License 2.0 (effective January 25, 2026).

Code contributed prior to January 25, 2026 was originally licensed under AGPL-3.0 and has been relicensed to Apache 2.0 with the written consent of all contributors.

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 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.