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DISCLAIMER.md

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# Firebolt Wallet
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Firebolt Wallet is an **open-source cryptocurrency wallet** designed to provide **privacy, security, and user autonomy**, supporting modern technologies such as:
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- **ZK Proof CoinJoin** (private transactions with zero-knowledge proofs)
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- **Lightning Network** (instant, low-cost payments)
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- **Silent Payments** (reusable addresses without compromising privacy)
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- **Liquid Network** (fast and confidential transfers)
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The project is maintained for **educational, research, and technological innovation purposes** in the field of decentralized finance (*DeFi*), and **must not** be used for illegal activities.
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## 📌 Ethical and Legal Use Statement
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This software is developed with the goal of:
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- Enhancing privacy and security for **ordinary users** in their digital transactions.
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- Contributing to the advancement of research in **applied cryptography**.
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- Providing open-source tools for **developers, researchers, and enthusiasts**.
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**Prohibited uses:**
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- Any application that violates applicable laws, including but not limited to financial crimes, money laundering, illicit financing, or unauthorized system access.
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- Usage in activities that infringe upon national or international regulations.
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By using this software, you **agree** to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.
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## 🛡 Anti-Ban Clause
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Firebolt Wallet **does not execute, facilitate, or promote** illegal transactions.
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The software is a neutral tool that processes transactions only when initiated and authorized by the user.
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It has no built-in functionality to bypass legal compliance requirements, and its privacy features are intended solely to protect **lawful personal and financial data**.
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## 📜 License
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This project is licensed under MIT.
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The license grants freedom to study, modify, and redistribute, provided that terms and lawful uses are respected.
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## ⚠ Disclaimer
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The authors **are not responsible** for any misuse of this code.
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> **Note:** Privacy-enhancing technologies such as CoinJoin and Silent Payments are legitimate tools for protecting personal and financial data. Privacy is a fundamental right, recognized by legislation and international treaties, and its ethical use is an essential part of this project.

LEGAL_NOTICE.md

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# Firebolt Wallet — Legal Notice
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## 1. Project Purpose
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Firebolt Wallet is an **open-source cryptocurrency wallet** designed to provide **privacy, security, and user autonomy**. Its primary goals are:
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- To enhance privacy and security for ordinary users in digital transactions.
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- To support research and development in applied cryptography and blockchain technologies.
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- To provide developers, researchers, and enthusiasts with open-source tools for legitimate purposes.
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## 2. Ethical and Legal Compliance
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- Firebolt Wallet **does not execute, facilitate, or promote illegal activities**.
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- All transactions processed through the wallet are **initiated and authorized by the end-user**.
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- Privacy features, such as **ZK Proof CoinJoin, Lightning Network, Silent Payments**, and **Liquid Network**, are implemented solely to **protect lawful personal and financial data**.
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The project explicitly **prohibits** any use for:
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- Financial crimes, fraud, money laundering, or illicit financing.
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- Unauthorized access or attack on systems.
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- Activities that violate national or international laws or regulations.
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## 3. Developer Responsibility
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- The developers maintain the project **for educational, research, and technological innovation purposes only**.
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- The project includes clear documentation and licensing to **prevent misuse**.
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- Developers **cannot control how end-users use the software**, but have taken steps to ensure the code is neutral and ethically framed.
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## 4. Privacy as a Fundamental Right
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- Privacy technologies included in Firebolt Wallet are legitimate tools recognized by international law and fundamental rights frameworks.
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- Use of privacy features **does not imply or endorse illegal activity**.
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## 5. Disclaimer
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- The authors **are not responsible for misuse** of the software by third parties.
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- Firebolt Wallet is provided "as-is" with no warranties regarding its use.
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This document serves as a **formal declaration** of the ethical and lawful intent of Firebolt Wallet, which may be presented to GitHub or any regulatory authority if questions arise regarding project legitimacy.

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