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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

πŸ›‘ Supported Versions

Only the latest stable release of this project is actively maintained and supported with security updates.
Older versions may contain unpatched vulnerabilities and are not recommended for deployment.

Version Supported
Latest (main branch) βœ…
Older releases ❌

🐞 Reporting a Vulnerability

If you believe you have found a security vulnerability, please do not disclose it publicly by opening an issue or pull request.
Instead, report it responsibly by sending a detailed email to:

πŸ“§ carlocjpalanca@gmail.com

When reporting, please include:

  • A clear and concise description of the vulnerability.
  • Steps to reproduce the issue.
  • Potential impact or risk if exploited.
  • Suggested mitigation or patch (if applicable).
  • Relevant environment or dependency information.

We aim to acknowledge your report within 48 hours and provide an initial assessment or resolution plan within 7–14 days.


πŸ” Responsible Disclosure

We request that you:

  • Allow us sufficient time to investigate and release a fix before disclosing details publicly.
  • Avoid performing actions that could disrupt users, services, or data.
  • Refrain from sharing exploit details until the issue has been resolved.

Researchers and contributors who report vulnerabilities in good faith will not face any form of retaliation or legal action for their responsible research.


🧩 Security Best Practices for Users

To ensure the security and stability of this project:

  • Always update to the latest release.
  • Verify code integrity through commit history or checksums before deployment.
  • Do not execute or deploy the code with unnecessary administrative privileges.
  • Review all configuration and integration points before production use.

πŸ”’ Data Privacy and Hardware Safety

This project may involve the use of sensors, actuators, or embedded hardware components.
To maintain safe and responsible operation:

  • Ensure all hardware is used in compliance with local safety and regulatory standards.
  • Avoid collecting, storing, or transmitting personal or sensitive data unless explicitly required and secured.
  • Implement physical safeguards when testing automated or motorized systems to prevent injury or equipment damage.
  • Disconnect power sources before making hardware modifications or performing maintenance.

Maintaining user safety and data integrity is a priority. Any misuse or unsafe operation of this project is the responsibility of the individual user.


βš–οΈ Legal Disclaimer

This project and its source code are provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied.
The maintainers and contributors are not liable for any damages, losses, or injuries resulting from the use, modification, or distribution of this software or associated hardware.

By using this project, you agree to assume full responsibility for ensuring safety, compliance, and proper functionality within your specific application or environment.


πŸ™ Acknowledgments

We sincerely thank the security researchers and contributors who responsibly report vulnerabilities and help maintain the integrity of this project.
Your efforts make this project safer and more reliable for everyone.

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