hunting/DISCLAIMER.md

⚠️ Legal Disclaimer

Important Notice

This repository and its contents are provided for EDUCATIONAL AND AUTHORIZED TESTING PURPOSES ONLY.

Terms of Use

By accessing, downloading, or using any content from this repository, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

Authorized Use Only

1. Legal Authorization Required: You may ONLY use these payloads and techniques on:

   • Systems and applications you own
   • Systems where you have explicit written permission from the owner
   • Authorized bug bounty programs with defined scope
   • Controlled testing environments for educational purposes
   • Security research with proper authorization

2. Prohibited Activities: You may NOT:

   • Test systems without explicit authorization
   • Use these payloads for malicious purposes
   • Access unauthorized systems or data
   • Cause damage or disruption to any system
   • Violate any local, national, or international laws

Legal Responsibility

• User Liability: You are solely responsible for your actions when using content from this repository
• No Warranty: This repository is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind
• Compliance: You must comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction
• Authorization Verification: Always verify you have proper authorization before conducting any security testing

Ethical Considerations

• Responsible Disclosure: Always follow responsible disclosure practices when finding vulnerabilities
• Privacy Respect: Respect the privacy and data of others
• No Harm: Do not cause harm to systems, data, or users
• Professional Conduct: Maintain professional and ethical standards in all security research activities

Consequences of Misuse

Unauthorized access to computer systems is ILLEGAL and may result in:

• Criminal prosecution
• Civil liability
• Imprisonment
• Fines and penalties
• Professional consequences
• Damage to reputation

Repository Owner Disclaimer

The creators and contributors of this repository:

• Do NOT endorse or encourage illegal activities
• Are NOT responsible for any misuse of this content
• Do NOT provide legal advice
• Are NOT liable for any damages or consequences resulting from the use of this content

Educational Purpose

This repository is intended to:

• Help security professionals understand attack vectors
• Assist in securing applications against known vulnerabilities
• Support authorized penetration testing and bug bounty programs
• Educate about security risks and mitigation strategies

Your Responsibility

YOU are responsible for:

• Obtaining proper authorization before testing
• Understanding and complying with relevant laws
• Using this content ethically and responsibly
• The consequences of your actions

Acknowledgment

By using this repository, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to comply with this disclaimer and all applicable laws and regulations.

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Remember: With great power comes great responsibility. Always act ethically and legally.

Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about appropriate use, consult with:

• Legal counsel
• Your organization's security team
• The system owner
• Bug bounty program guidelines

When in doubt, don't test. Always obtain explicit permission first.

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Last Updated: January 2026