CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

YiraBot Code of Conduct

Responsible Usage

1. Compliance with Laws and Policies:

   • Users must ensure that all activities conducted with YiraBot comply with the applicable laws and regulations of their jurisdiction.
   • Respect website terms of service. If a website prohibits scraping in its terms, users should not use YiraBot to scrape that website.

2. Respecting Robots.txt:

   • YiraBot will respect the directives in the robots.txt file of websites. Users should not attempt to bypass these restrictions.

3. Data Privacy:

   • Handle any data collected with YiraBot responsibly.
   • Do not use YiraBot to collect sensitive personal information.

4. Reducing Server Load:

   • Avoid excessive requests that could burden server resources. YiraBot is equipped with features to regulate request rates – these should not be circumvented.

5. Intellectual Property Rights:

   • Respect intellectual property rights. Do not use YiraBot to infringe upon copyrights or to duplicate content without permission.

User Conduct

1. No Malicious Use:

   • YiraBot should not be used for any malicious activities such as hacking, spreading malware, or phishing.

2. Transparency:

   • Be transparent about the use of YiraBot when collecting data. If required, inform the website owners about your scraping activities.

3. Ethical Considerations:

   • Consider the ethical implications of your scraping project. Avoid projects that could have negative consequences on individuals or groups.

Liability

• Users are solely responsible for their actions while using YiraBot. The creators of YiraBot are not liable for any misuse or damage caused by the tool.

Amendments

• This Code of Conduct may be amended as necessary, and users are expected to keep themselves updated with any changes.

Agreement

By using YiraBot, users agree to abide by this Code of Conduct and all applicable laws and regulations.