docs: Add terms of use

README.md

@@ -1,10 +1,9 @@
-
 <h1 align="center">
   Wordlists
 </h1>
 
 <h4 align="center">
-  A collection of wordlists for many different usages. They are sorted by their content. Feel free to request to add new wordlists.
+  Yet another collection of wordlists. They are sorted by their content. Feel free to request to add new wordlists.
 </h4>
 
 <p align="center">
@@ -21,7 +20,7 @@ The wordlists in this repository are not all made by myself. Therefore, starting
 
 The wordlists that are made by myself, for example all the stressing generated wordlists or wordlists gathered from words on websites, will have **no** license, as I believe there is no point in adding licenses for things you can generate yourself.
 
-> *If you feel like I have used your wordlist and it is missing in the [NOTICE.md](NOTICE.md) file, feel free to open an issue/pull request.*
+> _If you feel like I have used your wordlist and it is missing in the [NOTICE.md](NOTICE.md) file, feel free to open an issue/pull request._
 
 ## 🌍 Contributing
 
@@ -690,4 +689,6 @@ If you already have a wordlist ready to be added, make sure to [open a pull requ
 
 ## ⚠️ Disclaimer
 
-These wordlists are for ethical purposes only, such a security research, legally allowed penetration testing, educational purposes, etc.
+These wordlists are intended solely for ethical and legal purposes, such as security research, legally authorized penetration testing, and educational use. Unauthorized or illegal use is strictly prohibited.
+
+By using this repository, you agree to follow all applicable laws and abide by the [Terms of Use](https://github.com/kkrypt0nn/wordlists/blob/main/TERMS_OF_USE.md).

TERMS_OF_USE.md

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+# Terms of Use
+
+## 1. Purpose
+
+This repository contains wordlists intended solely for ethical and legal purposes, including:
+
+- Educational use, such as security awareness training.
+- Security testing with explicit permission from system owners.
+- Responsible disclosure and research in cybersecurity in compliance with applicable laws.
+
+By using this repository's content, you agree to comply with all local, national, and international laws related to cybersecurity and data protection.
+
+## 2. Acceptable Use
+
+You may use these wordlists only if you:
+
+- Have explicit authorization to test a system’s security.
+- Use them for educational, research, or responsible disclosure purposes.
+- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and ethical standards.
+
+## 3. Prohibited Activities
+
+You must NOT use these wordlists for:
+
+- Unauthorized access or hacking of systems without permission.
+- Illegal activities, such as brute-force attacks on systems you do not own or have explicit permission to test.
+- Violating privacy laws by using real-world leaked credentials.
+- Any action that breaches local, national or international cybercrime laws.
+
+## 4. Disclaimer of Liability
+
+This repository is provided "as is" without any warranties. The authors and contributors are not responsible for any misuse, damage, or legal consequences resulting from the use of these wordlists. Users assume full responsibility for their actions.

tools/make_readme.py

@@ -31,13 +31,12 @@ keywords = {
 }
 wordlists = {}
 
-readme_template = """
+readme_template = """<h1 align="center">
-<h1 align="center">
   Wordlists
 </h1>
 
 <h4 align="center">
-  A collection of wordlists for many different usages. They are sorted by their content. Feel free to request to add new wordlists.
+  Yet another collection of wordlists. They are sorted by their content. Feel free to request to add new wordlists.
 </h4>
 
 <p align="center">
@@ -54,7 +53,7 @@ The wordlists in this repository are not all made by myself. Therefore, starting
 
 The wordlists that are made by myself, for example all the stressing generated wordlists or wordlists gathered from words on websites, will have **no** license, as I believe there is no point in adding licenses for things you can generate yourself.
 
-> *If you feel like I have used your wordlist and it is missing in the [NOTICE.md](NOTICE.md) file, feel free to open an issue/pull request.*
+> _If you feel like I have used your wordlist and it is missing in the [NOTICE.md](NOTICE.md) file, feel free to open an issue/pull request._
 
 ## 🌍 Contributing
 
@@ -72,7 +71,9 @@ If you already have a wordlist ready to be added, make sure to [open a pull requ
 
 ## ⚠️ Disclaimer
 
-These wordlists are for ethical purposes only, such a security research, legally allowed penetration testing, educational purposes, etc.
+These wordlists are intended solely for ethical and legal purposes, such as security research, legally authorized penetration testing, and educational use. Unauthorized or illegal use is strictly prohibited.
+
+By using this repository, you agree to follow all applicable laws and abide by the [Terms of Use](https://github.com/kkrypt0nn/wordlists/blob/main/TERMS_OF_USE.md).
 """
 
 for filename in glob.iglob("./wordlists/**/*", recursive=True):