# ⚠️ DISCLAIMER

## Legal and Ethical Notice

This keylogger project is provided **FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY**.

### Important Legal Information

**UNAUTHORIZED USE OF KEYLOGGERS IS ILLEGAL** in most jurisdictions around the world. This includes but is not limited to:

- Installing keyloggers on devices you do not own or have explicit permission to monitor
- Capturing personal information without consent
- Using keyloggers for malicious purposes or cybercrime
- Monitoring employees without proper disclosure and consent
- Recording keystrokes of minors without parental consent

### Legal Consequences

Misuse of this software may result in:

- **Criminal charges** under computer fraud and abuse laws
- **Civil liability** for invasion of privacy
- **Imprisonment** depending on jurisdiction and severity
- **Heavy fines** and penalties
- **Permanent criminal record**

### Applicable Laws

Users should be aware of relevant laws in their jurisdiction, including:

- **Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)** - United States
- **General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)** - European Union
- **Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)** - Canada
- **Computer Misuse Act** - United Kingdom
- **Cybersecurity Laws** - Various countries worldwide

### Ethical Use Only

This software should **ONLY** be used in the following contexts:

1. **Educational purposes** - Learning about cybersecurity and system monitoring
2. **Authorized security testing** - With explicit written permission from system owners
3. **Personal devices** - On your own devices for legitimate purposes
4. **Parental monitoring** - With proper disclosure to children and in compliance with local laws
5. **Corporate environments** - With proper employee notification and consent, following company policy and local regulations

### Disclaimer of Liability

The authors and contributors of this project:

- **DO NOT** condone or encourage any illegal or unethical use of this software
- **ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE** for any misuse, damage, or legal consequences resulting from the use of this software
- **PROVIDE NO WARRANTY** of any kind, express or implied
- **ASSUME NO LIABILITY** for any actions taken by users of this software

### User Responsibility

By downloading, installing, or using this software, you agree that:

- You are solely responsible for your use of this software
- You will comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws
- You will obtain proper authorization before deploying this software
- You understand the legal and ethical implications of keylogging
- You will use this software only for lawful and ethical purposes

### Consent Requirement

**ALWAYS OBTAIN EXPLICIT CONSENT** before monitoring any computer system or user activity. Monitoring without consent is illegal and unethical.

### Reporting Misuse

If you become aware of any misuse of this software or similar tools, please report it to appropriate authorities in your jurisdiction.

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**BY USING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO THIS DISCLAIMER.**

**USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE AUTHORS AND CONTRIBUTORS DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY.**

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*Last Updated: January 2026*
