# Legal Notice & Disclaimer

## Intended Purpose

Keelson is a security testing tool designed exclusively for **authorized security
assessments** of AI systems. It is intended to be used by:

- Security professionals conducting authorized penetration tests
- Organizations testing their own AI systems and agents
- Researchers performing security evaluations with explicit permission
- Developers validating the robustness of their AI deployments

## Authorized Use Only

**You must obtain explicit, written authorization before using Keelson against any
system you do not own.** Unauthorized access to computer systems is illegal in most
jurisdictions.

By downloading, installing, or using Keelson, you agree that:

1. You will only use Keelson against systems you own or have **explicit written
   permission** to test.
2. You are solely responsible for complying with all applicable local, state,
   national, and international laws and regulations.
3. You will not use Keelson for any unlawful, unauthorized, or malicious purpose.
4. You understand that security testing, even when authorized, carries inherent
   risks including potential service disruption.

## Disclaimer of Liability

**TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW:**

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 AUTHORS, COPYRIGHT HOLDERS, CONTRIBUTORS, OR KEELSON AI
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.

THE AUTHORS AND COPYRIGHT HOLDERS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY
MISUSE OF THIS SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

- Unauthorized access to computer systems or networks
- Violation of any applicable law, regulation, or terms of service
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential
  damages resulting from the use or inability to use this software
- Damages arising from the actions of third parties using this software
- Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities

**You assume all risk associated with the use of this software.** The authors
and contributors bear no responsibility for how this tool is used or for any
consequences of its use.

## Applicable Laws

Users should be aware of, and comply with, the following laws (non-exhaustive):

- **United States:** Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), 18 U.S.C. § 1030;
  state-specific computer crime statutes
- **European Union:** Directive 2013/40/EU on attacks against information systems;
  GDPR where personal data processing is involved; national implementations
- **United Kingdom:** Computer Misuse Act 1990
- **International:** Budapest Convention on Cybercrime; applicable local laws
  in your jurisdiction

This list is not exhaustive. It is **your responsibility** to understand and
comply with all laws applicable to your use of this software.

## Export Compliance

This software may be subject to export control laws and regulations, including
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). You are responsible for
compliance with all applicable export laws and regulations. You may not export,
re-export, or transfer this software to any country, entity, or person prohibited
by applicable laws without proper authorization.

## No Legal Advice

Nothing in this software, its documentation, or associated materials constitutes
legal advice. If you have questions about the legality of your intended use,
consult a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.

## Indemnification

By using this software, you agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless
Othentic Labs LTD, its contributors, maintainers, and affiliates from and against any
and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses
(including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from:

- Your use or misuse of the software
- Your violation of any applicable law or regulation
- Your violation of any third party's rights
- Any claim that your use of the software caused damage to a third party

## Acceptance

By using Keelson, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to
be bound by the terms of this legal notice, the [Apache License 2.0](LICENSE),
and the [Security Policy](SECURITY.md).
