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This tool is designed exclusively for educational and cybersecurity research purposes. Misuse of this software may be illegal in your jurisdiction.

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Educational Use Only

IP-Tracker is developed as an educational tool to help security researchers, students, and IT professionals understand:
  • How IP geolocation APIs work
  • Phone number validation and analysis techniques
  • Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) fundamentals
  • Network information gathering methodologies
This tool should only be used on systems and data you own or have explicit permission to analyze.

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Ethical Guidelines for OSINT

When using IP-Tracker for Open Source Intelligence gathering, follow these ethical principles:
  • Respect Privacy Laws: Ensure your use complies with local privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
  • Obtain Consent: Only analyze phone numbers and IP addresses you own or have permission to investigate
  • No Harassment: Never use this tool to stalk, harass, or intimidate individuals
  • Professional Use: Limit usage to legitimate security research, penetration testing (with authorization), or academic studies

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2. Data Responsibility

  • Secure Storage: Results are saved locally in Resultados_Tracker/ - protect this data appropriately
  • No Redistribution: Don’t share personal information obtained through this tool without consent
  • Minimal Collection: Only gather the information necessary for your legitimate purpose
  • Data Retention: Delete results when they’re no longer needed

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3. Responsible Disclosure

If you discover security vulnerabilities while using this tool:
  1. Do Not Exploit: Never exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain
  2. Report Responsibly: Contact the affected organization through proper channels
  3. Allow Time: Give organizations reasonable time to patch before public disclosure
  4. Document Properly: Keep detailed records of your findings and communications
Unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or data is illegal in most jurisdictions and can result in criminal prosecution.

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License Information

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Apache License 2.0

IP-Tracker is licensed under the Apache License 2.0, which permits:
  • Commercial Use: You can use this software for commercial purposes
  • Modification: You can modify the source code
  • Distribution: You can distribute the software
  • Patent Use: Express grant of patent rights from contributors
  • Private Use: You can use and modify the software privately

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Conditions

You must:
  • Include License: Include a copy of the Apache 2.0 license with any distribution
  • State Changes: Document any modifications you make to the source code
  • Include Copyright: Retain copyright notices in the source files
  • Include NOTICE: If provided, include the NOTICE file with attributions

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Limitations

  • No Liability: The software is provided “as is” without warranty
  • No Trademark Rights: The license doesn’t grant rights to use trademarks
  • No Warranty: No warranties or conditions of any kind are provided
Full license text: Apache License 2.0
Copyright 2025 Devsebastian44

Licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License");
you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
You may obtain a copy of the License at

    http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software
distributed under the License is distributed on an "AS IS" BASIS,
WITHOUT WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ANY KIND, either express or implied.
See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
limitations under the License.

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Disclaimer of Liability

The developer assumes NO responsibility for:
  • Misuse of this software
  • Illegal activities conducted with this tool
  • Damages caused by improper use
  • Violations of privacy laws or regulations
  • Consequences of unauthorized information gathering
By using IP-Tracker, you agree to:
  1. Use the tool only for legal and ethical purposes
  2. Comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws
  3. Take full responsibility for your actions and their consequences
  4. Not hold the developer liable for any misuse

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Acceptable Use Policy

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✅ Permitted Uses

  • Educational demonstrations in cybersecurity courses
  • Security research in controlled environments
  • Penetration testing with written authorization
  • Analyzing your own infrastructure
  • Academic research projects
  • Personal network diagnostics

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❌ Prohibited Uses

  • Stalking, harassment, or intimidation
  • Unauthorized surveillance
  • Identity theft or fraud
  • Violating privacy laws
  • Unauthorized network reconnaissance
  • Any illegal activity

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API Terms of Service

IP-Tracker uses third-party APIs that have their own terms of service:

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ip-api.com

  • Free Tier: Limited to non-commercial use
  • Rate Limit: 45 requests per minute
  • Terms: ip-api.com Terms

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ipinfo.io

  • Free Tier: 50,000 requests per month
  • Attribution: May require attribution for certain uses
  • Terms: ipinfo.io Terms
Ensure your usage complies with the terms of service of all third-party APIs used by this tool.

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Questions or Concerns?

If you have questions about the legal or ethical use of IP-Tracker:
  • Security Issues: Report to the GitHub repository
  • Legal Questions: Consult with a legal professional in your jurisdiction
  • Ethical Concerns: Review professional ethics guidelines (e.g., EC-Council Code of Ethics)
When in doubt about the legality of your intended use, don’t proceed until you’ve consulted appropriate legal counsel.

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