linkedin-cli automates LinkedIn outreach via undocumented APIs and browser session cookies. This document outlines expectations for responsible use, data handling, and security.

This tool exists for targeted, professional outreach — not bulk scraping, spam, or harassment.

• Use it to connect with real prospects you'd genuinely want to talk to.
• Built-in rate limits (3s between API calls, 20 leads/batch max) exist for a reason. Don't bypass them.
• Exercise judgment. If your outreach volume feels aggressive, it probably is.
• You are solely responsible for how you use this tool and for compliance with LinkedIn's Terms of Service.

Automated access to LinkedIn may violate their User Agreement.

• The author acknowledges this risk and does not encourage ToS violations.
• You accept all risk of account restrictions, bans, or legal action from LinkedIn.
• This tool is provided as-is. No warranties, express or implied.

All data stays on your machine. Nothing phones home.

• Scraped leads are stored locally in data/leads.jsonl.
• No data is sent to third-party services, analytics, or remote servers.
• leads.jsonl is gitignored — never commit personal data to version control.
• You must handle scraped data responsibly under applicable privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• If someone asks you to delete their data, do it.

• No credentials stored. Authentication uses your existing browser session cookie.
• No API keys or tokens in code. Nothing to leak.
• Always run --dry-run before any live operation to preview what will happen.
• The human review gate is mandatory — you confirm every action before it executes.
• Review data/leads.jsonl before sending connection requests or messages.

If you discover a security vulnerability:

• Email: security@zonicdesign.art
• Do not open public GitHub issues for security vulnerabilities.
• Allow reasonable time for a response before any public disclosure.

This project is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. No commercial use, no derivatives.

• The author assumes no liability for how this tool is used.
• No warranty of any kind — fitness, merchantability, or otherwise.
• Use at your own risk.

See also: README · CONTRIBUTING · LICENSE

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