# Disclaimer

## General Disclaimer

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT,
AND FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS OR ERRORS.

USE OF THIS SOFTWARE IS ENTIRELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE AUTHOR(S) SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF
SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; UNAUTHORIZED
ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR CREDENTIALS; BUSINESS INTERRUPTION; OR
SECURITY BREACH) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN
CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

## Security Disclaimer

This software handles sensitive security credentials including, but not
limited to, AWS access keys, secret keys, session tokens, and MFA/TOTP
codes. **No guarantees of any kind are made regarding the security,
integrity, confidentiality, or safe handling of these credentials.**

Specifically, the author(s) make no representations or warranties that:

- Credentials are stored, transmitted, or handled securely
- The software is free from vulnerabilities, bugs, or defects
- The software will prevent unauthorized access to your AWS accounts
- The software meets any specific security standard, certification, or
  compliance requirement
- The software is suitable for production, regulated, or high-security
  environments

**You are solely responsible for:**

- Evaluating whether this software is appropriate for your use case
- Securing your own systems, credentials, and AWS accounts
- Complying with your organization's security policies
- Any and all consequences of using this software

This software has NOT been independently audited. It is NOT certified under
SOC2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, or any other security framework. Do not assume
fitness for any particular security purpose.

## Third-Party Services Disclaimer

This software interacts with third-party services including, but not limited
to:

- **Amazon Web Services (AWS)** — including IAM, STS, and related APIs
- **1Password CLI** — including credential retrieval and TOTP generation

The author(s) are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Amazon
Web Services, 1Password (AgileBits Inc.), or any other third-party service
provider. All product names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are
property of their respective owners.

The author(s) are not responsible for:

- Changes to third-party APIs that may break this software
- Third-party service outages, data loss, or security incidents
- Your compliance with third-party terms of service
- Any fees, charges, or costs incurred through third-party service usage

## Patent Notice

This software is released under the BSD Zero Clause License (0BSD), which
does not include an explicit patent grant or patent disclaimer. The author(s)
are not aware of any patent claims covering this software and do not
intentionally withhold any patent rights. However, NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
PATENT LICENSE IS GRANTED by this software's license.

## Data and Privacy Notice

This software operates entirely on your local machine. It does not collect,
transmit, phone home, or share any data with the author(s) or any third
party. All credentials and configuration remain under your control on your
local filesystem.

However, the author(s) make no guarantees regarding:

- How third-party services (AWS, 1Password) handle your data
- Whether your credentials may be logged by your system, shell history,
  or other local software
- Compliance with GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or any other data protection regulation

You are solely responsible for your own data protection compliance.

## Export Control Notice

This software may use or interact with cryptographic functionality provided
by underlying system libraries (e.g., Python's ssl module, OpenSSL) and
cloud service APIs. It does not itself implement cryptographic algorithms.

The country in which you reside may have restrictions on the import,
possession, use, and/or re-export of encryption software. BEFORE using this
software, please check your country's laws, regulations, and policies
concerning the import, possession, or use of encryption software to determine
if this is permitted. See https://www.wassenaar.org/ for more information.

The author(s) are not responsible for your compliance with export control
regulations.

## Limitation of Liability by Jurisdiction

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied
warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages. In such
jurisdictions, the liability of the author(s) shall be limited to the
maximum extent permitted by applicable law.

Nothing in this disclaimer shall be construed to limit any rights you may
have under mandatory consumer protection legislation in your jurisdiction.

## No Professional Advice

Nothing in this software, its documentation, or its associated materials
constitutes legal, security, financial, or professional advice. Consult a
qualified professional for guidance specific to your situation.

## Acceptance

By using this software, you acknowledge that you have read this disclaimer,
understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms. If you do not agree, do
not use this software.
