Responsible Use
&
Ethical Hacking Policy

Purpose & Scope

Products by The Wired Hatters are intended solely for ethical security research, education, and testing on systems, hardware, or networks owned by the user or for which the user has explicit authorization.

We do not support, promote, or tolerate any illegal or unethical use of our products.

Permitted Use

Our products may be used for:

Authorized security research and penetration testing
Educational and training environments
Development, analysis, and testing of your own hardware and firmware
Validation and improvement of existing security measures

Prohibited Use

Use of our products is strictly prohibited for:

Unauthorized access to third-party systems or networks
Illegal interception, recording, or manipulation of data or communications
Circumvention of security mechanisms without permission
Any activity that violates applicable laws or regulations, including but not limited to
German Criminal Code §§ 202a–202c and the U.S. Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA, 18 U.S.C. §1030)

Abuse Prevention & Product Design

To minimize misuse:

All modules and devices are shipped without preinstalled firmware
No functional firmware, attack code, testing software, or automated behavior is preloaded
Devices contain no illegal payloads and no one-click attack features
Documentation and support focus on hardware, firmware, and security concepts — not unlawful exploitation
We do not provide assistance for illegal activities
Transparency and auditability of functionality are prioritized

Orders, Support & Enforcement

The Wired Hatters reserves the right to:

Refuse, cancel, or refund orders where misuse is suspected
Deny or terminate support if unethical or illegal use is indicated
Cooperate with lawful requests from authorities when legally required

Legal Notice

Customers are solely responsible for ensuring lawful use of our products and compliance with all applicable laws, including international regulations such as the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA).