FunCaptcha-Privacy-Research is designed exclusively for privacy research, security analysis, and authorized testing environments that comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and institutional ethics guidelines.
This software is intended for legitimate purposes only:
- University and institutional research projects
- Security research in controlled environments
- Browser compatibility studies
- CAPTCHA accessibility analysis
- Authorized penetration testing
- Academic coursework and educational purposes
- Open source security research
The following uses are strictly prohibited:
- Misuse to violate terms of service of third-party websites
- Unauthorized access to systems you do not own
- Commercial exploitation without proper licensing
- Any illegal activities or policy violations
- Circumventing security controls on production systems
- Automated abuse of web services
- Bypassing CAPTCHA systems for malicious purposes
- Any use that violates local, state, federal, or international laws
All users must obtain proper institutional approval and follow ethical research guidelines when conducting studies involving web services or user data.
Users are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws in their jurisdiction, including but not limited to:
- Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Local privacy and computer access laws
Any data collection must comply with applicable privacy laws and institutional review board requirements.
Users must respect and comply with the terms of service of any websites or services they interact with using this software.
This software is provided "as-is" without any warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
Users assume full responsibility for any consequences of using this software, including:
- Legal liability for misuse
- Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Respect for third-party rights and terms of service
- Proper institutional oversight and approval
The authors, contributors, and maintainers are not liable for any damages to third-party systems, violations of third-party rights, or any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the use of this software.
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless the authors, contributors, and maintainers from any claims, damages, or legal actions arising from misuse of this software.
This repository is not intended for production use against third-party services without proper authorization. Any misuse will result in violation of GitHub's Acceptable Use Policies.
Use must comply with the project's open source license terms as specified in the LICENSE file.
All research conducted using this software must comply with applicable research ethics guidelines and institutional review board requirements.
The maintainers reserve the right to:
- Refuse support to users who violate these terms
- Report suspected misuse to appropriate authorities
- Remove access to repositories for policy violations
- Cooperate with law enforcement investigations
This disclaimer may be updated from time to time. Users are responsible for reviewing the current version before using the software.
For questions about proper use or compliance, please contact the maintainers through official project channels.
By downloading, using, or contributing to this software, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this disclaimer and all applicable laws and regulations.
Last Updated: September 2025