# Legal and Compliance Notes

TunnelX is published as free/open-source software by MaxFan.

## Project License

The project is marked as `GPL-3.0-or-later` to stay compatible with bundled GPL components, especially sing-box. If the release packaging changes and no GPL binary is bundled, the maintainer can revisit the license choice.

## Third-Party Components

Review `THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md` before every public release. Native binaries and data files must keep their upstream license notices.

## Usage

TunnelX is a network routing, VPN, proxy, and packet interception tool. Users are responsible for complying with their local rules, workplace policies, network policies, and service terms.

## No Warranty

TunnelX is provided without warranty. It can change routes, DNS behavior, local proxy behavior, and packet handling, so users should test carefully before relying on it.

This document is not legal advice.