SECURITY RESEARCH LICENSE (SRL-1.0)

Copyright (c) 2026

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to use,
copy, modify, and distribute the Software, subject to the following conditions:

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## 1. Permitted Use

The Software is provided solely for:

- Educational purposes
- Academic research
- Controlled cybersecurity testing
- Vulnerability analysis in isolated environments
- Defensive security improvement and learning

Use is permitted only in environments where the user has explicit authorization.

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## 2. Strict Prohibitions

You MAY NOT use this Software for any of the following:

- Unauthorized access to systems, networks, or services
- Exploitation of production or live environments
- Malicious hacking, intrusion, or data exfiltration
- Illegal, unethical, or harmful activities of any kind
- Any activity that violates applicable local, national, or international laws

Any such use is strictly outside the scope of this license.

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## 3. No Warranty

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHOR OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES,
OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING FROM, OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER
DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.

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## 4. Limitation of Liability

The author and contributors of this Software:

- Are NOT responsible for any misuse of the Software
- Are NOT liable for any damages, losses, or legal consequences
- Do NOT endorse or authorize any illegal or malicious use
- Accept NO responsibility for how the Software is used, modified, or distributed

Users are solely responsible for their actions and compliance with applicable laws.

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## 5. Security Research Disclaimer

This Software is intended exclusively for security research and defensive purposes.
It is designed to help understand vulnerabilities and improve system security.

It must NOT be used against systems without explicit written permission.

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## 6. Responsibility of the User

By using this Software, you agree that:

- You are legally authorized to perform all testing activities
- You will use the Software only in controlled environments
- You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
- You assume full responsibility for any consequences of your use

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## 7. Termination of Use

Any violation of this license automatically terminates your rights to use,
modify, or distribute the Software.

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## 8. Final Statement

This Software is provided for ethical cybersecurity research only.
Any misuse is strictly prohibited and is solely the responsibility of the user.