- SECURITY_DISCLAIMER.md: Developer liability protection

- RESPONSIBLE_USE.md: Ethical usage guidelines
- Supports digital rights while ensuring responsible use

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+# Responsible Use Guidelines
+
+## 🌐 SecureBit.chat: A Tool for Digital Freedom
+
+### Core Principles
+
+SecureBit.chat empowers users with military-grade encryption and privacy protection. This power must be exercised responsibly.
+
+---
+
+## 📖 User Code of Ethics
+
+### ✅ Encouraged Applications
+
+**Protecting Vulnerable Populations:**
+- Journalists protecting source confidentiality
+- Human rights activists organizing safely
+- Whistleblowers exposing corruption or wrongdoing
+- Citizens in oppressive regimes communicating freely
+
+**Legitimate Privacy Needs:**
+- Business communications requiring confidentiality
+- Personal conversations deserving privacy
+- Medical or legal consultations
+- Research collaboration requiring discretion
+
+**Educational and Research:**
+- Academic study of cryptographic protocols
+- Security research and vulnerability testing
+- Privacy advocacy and digital rights education
+- Demonstrating importance of encryption
+
+### ❌ Prohibited Applications
+
+**Criminal Activities:**
+- Planning or coordinating illegal activities
+- Fraud, theft, or financial crimes
+- Distribution of illegal content
+- Harassment, threats, or stalking
+
+**Harmful Conduct:**
+- Facilitating violence or terrorism
+- Child exploitation or abuse
+- Drug trafficking or illegal commerce
+- Identity theft or impersonation
+
+---
+
+## 🛡️ Operational Security (OPSEC) Guidelines
+
+### Device Security
+- Keep devices updated with latest security patches
+- Use strong, unique passwords and 2FA
+- Avoid shared or compromised devices
+- Consider dedicated devices for sensitive communications
+
+### Communication Security
+- Always verify security codes through separate channels
+- Use voice calls or in-person meetings for verification
+- Be aware of who has physical access to your devices
+- Understand metadata risks despite encryption
+
+### Environmental Awareness
+- Consider your physical surroundings when communicating
+- Be aware of camera/microphone security
+- Understand local surveillance capabilities
+- Use appropriate network security (VPN, Tor, etc.)
+
+---
+
+## ⚖️ Legal Compliance Framework
+
+### Know Your Local Laws
+- Research encryption regulations in your jurisdiction
+- Understand penalties for violation of communication laws
+- Be aware of mandatory disclosure requirements
+- Consider legal implications of cross-border communications
+
+### Documentation and Records
+- Keep records of legitimate use cases
+- Document business justifications for encryption use
+- Maintain compliance with organizational policies
+- Consider legal counsel for sensitive applications
+
+---
+
+## 🤝 Community Standards
+
+### Respectful Communication
+- Treat all users with dignity and respect
+- Avoid harassment or abusive language
+- Respect others' privacy and security needs
+- Report illegal or abusive behavior to authorities
+
+### Collaborative Security
+- Share security knowledge responsibly
+- Report vulnerabilities through proper channels
+- Contribute to open-source development ethically
+- Support digital rights advocacy
+
+---
+
+## 📞 Incident Reporting
+
+### Security Concerns
+- Report vulnerabilities to the development team
+- Use responsible disclosure practices
+- Provide detailed, actionable information
+- Allow reasonable time for fixes before public disclosure
+
+### Abuse Reports
+- Report criminal activity to law enforcement
+- Document evidence appropriately
+- Cooperate with legitimate legal processes
+- Protect victim privacy while reporting
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 Supporting Digital Rights
+
+### Advocacy Opportunities
+- Support organizations fighting for digital rights
+- Educate others about importance of privacy
+- Participate in policy discussions
+- Vote for representatives who support digital freedoms
+
+### Responsible Innovation
+- Contribute to open-source privacy tools
+- Support development of better security practices
+- Share knowledge through responsible education
+- Advance the field of secure communications
+
+---
+
+**Remember: With the power to communicate privately comes the responsibility to do so ethically and legally.**
+
+*Your choices determine whether privacy tools serve freedom or harm society.*