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Legal Notice and Disclaimer

Disclaimer

This project, _KRYPT0S, is intended solely for educational purposes and should only be executed in a controlled, sandboxed environment. Use of this software on any real-world systems is strictly prohibited and can result in severe criminal penalties, including imprisonment. The creator of this project is not responsible for any inappropriate or illegal use of this software. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Usage Restrictions

Educational Purposes Only

  • This software is provided solely for the purpose of studying the behavior and structure of ransomware.
  • It should only be run in a controlled, sandboxed environment to prevent accidental harm.
  • Any use of this software for malicious purposes, including but not limited to unauthorized access to computer systems, data theft, and disruption of services, is strictly prohibited.

Prohibition of Malicious Use

United States

Under U.S. law, unauthorized use of this software can lead to severe penalties under various federal statutes including but not limited to:

  • Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): 18 U.S.C. § 1030 - Unauthorized access to computers, causing damage and loss.
  • Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA): 18 U.S.C. § 2510 - Interception and disclosure of wire, oral, or electronic communications.
  • Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act: 18 U.S.C. § 1028 - Fraudulent use of identification.

Violations can lead to substantial fines and imprisonment.

European Union

In the EU, unauthorized use of this software can result in severe penalties under various directives and regulations including but not limited to:

  • Directive on Attacks Against Information Systems (2013/40/EU): Criminalizes illegal access, illegal system interference, and illegal data interference.
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Regulation (EU) 2016/679 - Unlawful data processing and data breaches can result in significant fines.

Violations can lead to severe fines and imprisonment.

Global Perspective

Similar laws exist globally, making unauthorized and malicious use of this software illegal in virtually all jurisdictions. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Computer Misuse Act 1990 in the UK.
  • Cybercrime Act 2001 in Australia.
  • Information Technology Act, 2000 in India.

Liability

The author of this software is not responsible for any damage or loss caused by the use of this software. By using this software, you agree to use it responsibly and within the bounds of the law. The author disclaims all liability for any misuse or damage resulting from the use of this software.

No Warranty

This 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 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.

Intellectual Property

All code and content in this repository are the intellectual property of the author. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any part of this project without permission is prohibited.

Contact

For any questions or concerns regarding the legal use of this software, please contact the project maintainer.


By using this software, you agree to comply with all applicable local, state, national, and international laws and regulations. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.