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Trust, Security & Ethical Use of LocalSend

LocalSend is built for private, offline file sharing. This page explains legal expectations, ethical use, open-source transparency, malware clarification, and user responsibility.

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Legal Usage Policy

LocalSend may be used only for lawful purposes. You must have the right to possess and transfer any files you send, and you must have permission to use the networks and devices involved in the transfer.

Do not use LocalSend to distribute copyrighted material without authorization.
Do not bypass organizational security policies or access controls.
Do not target devices or networks without the owner's consent.
Comply with export, privacy, and workplace regulations that apply to you.

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Ethical Usage Statement

LocalSend exists to make private, practical sharing easier for people and teams who already have a reason to exchange files. Ethical use means respecting recipients, minimizing surprise transfers, and keeping sensitive data on trusted networks.

Respect consent

Prefer receive confirmation. Use Favorites only for devices and people who expect automatic delivery.

Protect privacy

Share confidential files on private networks. Avoid auto-accept modes on public Wi-Fi.

Stay proportional

Send what the recipient asked for. Do not flood shared networks with unwanted bulk transfers.

Open-Source Transparency

Apache License 2.0

LocalSend is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license. The project is free to use, inspect, and improve under the terms of that license. Transparency is part of the product promise: no account wall, no ad network, and no requirement to route files through a vendor cloud.

Security design summary

Peer-to-peer transfers on the local network
HTTPS encryption for communication between devices
Optional PIN verification for receiving
User-controlled favorites and confirmation behavior
Zero ads and zero trackers in the product positioning described on LocalSend.dev

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No Malware Clarification

LocalSend is not malware. It is a legitimate open-source utility for local file and message sharing. Occasional antivirus false positives can occur because the app opens local network channels and transfers arbitrary file types.

Integrity practices matter: download from LocalSend.dev package links, verify SHA256 fingerprints, and follow the antivirus warning guide if a scanner raises a heuristic alert.

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User Responsibility Disclaimer

LocalSend.dev provides information and download entry points for LocalSend. You are solely responsible for how you install, configure, and use the software, including network permissions, recipient consent, and the legality of shared content.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, LocalSend.dev and contributors described on this site are not liable for damages arising from misuse, unauthorized access attempts, corrupted transfers, third-party antivirus decisions, or network misconfiguration.

By downloading or using LocalSend, you agree to use it ethically, lawfully, and only on systems and networks you are authorized to operate.

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