In today's meeting, we were discussing adding a new page and warning in the Index GUI (especially for the demo site).

This should be done before realising version v3.0.0

Subtasks

• Add Disclaimer section to README #615
• New static page: Usage Policies and Content Restrictions #617
• Demo mode: Add a fixed top banner with the warning #619
• Add the "legal checkbox" to the upload torrent form #622

General Disclaimer for GitHub Repositories (README)

Disclaimer

"This software is provided solely for lawful purposes. Users must ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding copyright and intellectual property. The developers of this software do not condone or support the use of this software for any illegal activities, including but not limited to the distribution of copyrighted, protected, or otherwise illegal content. By using this software, you agree to use it responsibly and in compliance with all legal requirements. Misuse of this software for illegal purposes may lead to legal consequences, for which the developers are not liable."

Index GUI policies page and warnings

1. Policies Page

Title: Usage Policies and Content Restrictions

Content:
"Our software is designed to support the distribution of legal, authorized content only. Users may only upload or share files that fall under the following categories:

• Open-Source Licenses: Content licensed under recognized open-source licenses, allowing for free distribution and modification.
• Creative Commons Licenses: Content released under Creative Commons licenses that permit sharing and distribution.
• Public Domain: Content that is free of copyright restrictions and available for public use.

Prohibited Content: Any content that infringes copyright, is subject to copyright protection, or is illegal under applicable laws is strictly prohibited. This includes but is not limited to copyrighted movies, music, software, books, and any other media.

Enforcement: We reserve the right to remove any content that does not comply with these policies without notice. We may also take additional steps, including reporting violations to the relevant authorities, if necessary."

2. Checkbox in Upload Torrent Form

Checkbox Text: "I confirm that the content I am uploading is authorized, and I have read and agree to the Usage Policies."

3. Fixed Banner on Top of the Page

Banner Text:
"⚠️ Please be aware: This demo resets all data weekly. Torrents that do not comply with our Usage Policies will be removed immediately without notice. We encourage responsible use of this software in compliance with all legal requirements."

cc @da2ce7 @cgbosse