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# SeedBox Lite Non-Commercial License
Copyright (c) 2025 hotheadhacker and Contributors
## Permissions
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to use, copy, modify, merge, and/or distribute copies of the Software, subject to the following conditions and limitations:
## Conditions
1. The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
2. The Software shall be used for **personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes only**. Commercial use of the Software is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from the copyright holder.
3. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions, and the following disclaimers in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
## Legal Usage Declaration
The Software is intended for use with content that users have the legal right to access, stream, and share. The copyright holder does not endorse or encourage:
1. The use of this Software to infringe upon intellectual property rights
2. Illegal streaming or downloading of copyrighted content
3. The use of this Software in violation of local, national, or international laws
## Limitations
1. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
2. The copyright holder is not responsible for any illegal use of the Software or for any consequences that may arise from using the Software.
3. The copyright holder reserves the right to change the terms of this license at any time.
## Termination
This license will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this license. Upon termination, you must destroy all copies of the Software in your possession.
## Definition of Commercial Use
Commercial use includes but is not limited to:
1. Using the Software to provide services or products for which you charge a fee
2. Incorporating the Software into a product that is sold or monetized
3. Using the Software in a commercial setting where it contributes to revenue-generating activities
4. Using the Software to host content for others in exchange for payment
## Contact
For permission regarding commercial use or any questions about this license, please contact the copyright holder.

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SeedBox Lite is a cutting-edge torrent streaming platform that allows you to watch movies and TV shows instantly without waiting for complete downloads. Built with modern web technologies, it provides a Netflix-like experience with powerful torrent capabilities.
### ✨ Key Highlights
- **🎯 Instant Streaming** - Start watching immediately as the torrent downloads
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4. Add tests
5. Submit pull request
## ⚠️ Legal Disclaimer
**IMPORTANT: Please read this disclaimer carefully before using SeedBox Lite.**
SeedBox Lite is an open-source project provided for educational and personal use only. We do not endorse, promote, or facilitate copyright infringement, illegal streaming, or piracy in any form. This software is designed to be used with legal content only.
- We do not host, store, or distribute any content. All torrents and media are accessed through your own connections.
- This application is intended for use with content that you have the legal right to access and stream.
- Users are solely responsible for how they use this software and for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws in their jurisdiction.
- The creators and contributors of SeedBox Lite take no responsibility for how this software is used.
- Using torrents to download or share copyrighted materials without permission may be illegal in your country.
By using SeedBox Lite, you acknowledge that you understand these terms and agree to use the software responsibly and legally.
## 📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
This project is licensed under the **Custom Non-Commercial License** - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
**Important License Restrictions:**
- This software is provided for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only
- Commercial use is strictly prohibited without explicit written permission
- Redistribution must include this license and copyright notice
- No warranty or liability is provided with this software
## 🙏 Acknowledgments