securebit-chat/SECURITY_DISCLAIMER.md

# Security Disclaimer and Terms of Use

SecureBit.chat is provided as open-source software for lawful private communication, research, and education. It is supplied **as is**, without warranties of any kind.

## User responsibilities

By using SecureBit.chat, you are responsible for:

- complying with applicable laws and organizational policies
- securing your devices and browser environment
- verifying SAS codes through an out-of-band channel
- understanding that endpoint compromise can defeat application-layer protections
- configuring TURN correctly when relay-only privacy mode is required

## Security limitations

No communication system can guarantee absolute security. SecureBit.chat reduces risk through encrypted transport, mandatory peer verification, explicit file-transfer consent, local metadata protection, and lifecycle cleanup, but it cannot protect against compromised devices, malicious users with physical access, or incorrect operational practices.

## Intended use

SecureBit.chat is intended for legitimate private communication, journalism, research, education, business confidentiality, and personal privacy. It is not intended to facilitate unlawful activity, abuse, harassment, or harm.

## Current release

- Product release: `v4.8.5`
- Protocol version: `4.1`
- Last updated: May 17, 2026