From 7db7c067d50b0de05e3bcda7a05f409f11dd155c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: markqvist Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:04:36 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 19 ++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 18 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1af833f..18aba11 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,7 +1,24 @@ Sideband ========= -*This repository is [a public mirror](./MIRROR.md). All development is happening elsewhere. While new releases are posted here, the latest source code is only available over Reticulum itself.* +> [!WARNING] +> Several hastily launched, incorrect, and in most cases entirely LLM-generated fakes of Sideband and associated tools are currently being circulated and marketed. Most of these "projects" violate the license that Sideband was published under, but claim independent ownership and license grants. +> +> Such claims or grants are **not legally valid**, and **not** recognized by the Sideband author and copyright holder. +> +> Any claimed assertion of copyright or grant of license that such projects are making are [void grants](https://reticulum.network/manual/brandolinis.html#void-grants-legal-foundations-of-machine-generated-code). +> +> Both the violators themselves, and **all** downstream projects using the infringing derivatives, are **directly** and **personally** liable for the legal consequences. +> +> For more detailed information, see the relevant sections of the [Brandolini's Reference](https://reticulum.network/manual/brandolinis.html) chapter of the Reticulum Manual. For software and projects recognized by the Reticulum community, see the [Programs Using Reticulum](https://reticulum.network/manual/software.html) chapter. +> +> Do **not** use these "projects", they are a hazard to the entire ecosystem we have been carefully building over the last ten years. + +*Due to the blatant copyright infringement, LLM-laundering and disrespect for open-source developers, the source code in this repository is no longer updated. All development is happening over Reticulum, where the latest source is always available.* + +*Packages and updates continue to ship on PyPI and over `rngit`. Compiled APKs, AppImages, wheels and portable exe bundles will continue to be published here as well.* + +--- To understand the foundational philosophy and goals of this system, read the [Zen of Reticulum](Zen%20of%20Reticulum.md).