Copyright & Licenses
Last Updated: November 4, 2025
1. Overview
Gone.wtf is built on a foundation of open-source software and decentralized technology. This page outlines the copyright and licensing terms for different components of the project.
2. Smart Contracts
MIT License
The Gone.wtf smart contracts are released under the MIT License, an open-source license that allows anyone to use, modify, and distribute the code.
Copyright © 2025 Gone.wtf Contributors
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
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.
The smart contract source code is available on GitHub and has been deployed to the Solana blockchain, where it operates autonomously and immutably.
3. Website Interface
The Gone.wtf website interface, including design, graphics, and user interface elements, is protected by copyright:
Copyright © 2025 Gone.wtf
All rights reserved. The website design, graphics, logos, and interface elements are proprietary and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without permission, except as permitted by fair use or other applicable law.
However: We encourage forks and derivative works that improve privacy technology. If you're building on our work, please:
- Clearly indicate it's a derivative work
- Don't imply endorsement by Gone.wtf
- Credit the original project
- Share improvements back to the community
4. Logo and Branding
The Gone.wtf logo, name, and branding elements are trademarks and may not be used without permission. This includes:
- The "Gone.wtf" name and domain
- Logo designs and variations
- Brand colors and visual identity
- Marketing materials and slogans
Permitted Use: You may reference Gone.wtf in articles, reviews, and educational content with proper attribution.
5. Third-Party Components
Gone.wtf is built using various open-source libraries and components. We acknowledge and thank the following projects:
Solana Web3.js
MIT License - Solana Labs
JavaScript API for interacting with the Solana blockchain
Anchor Framework
Apache 2.0 License - Project Serum
Framework for Solana smart contract development
Light Protocol
Apache 2.0 License - Light Protocol
ZK compression for Solana
React & Next.js
MIT License - Meta & Vercel
Frontend framework and infrastructure
Tailwind CSS
MIT License - Tailwind Labs
CSS framework
Radix UI & shadcn/ui
MIT License
UI component libraries
Wallet Adapters
Apache 2.0 License - Solana Labs
Wallet connection infrastructure
For a complete list of dependencies and their licenses, see the project's package.json and LICENSE files in the source repository.
6. User Content
Since Gone.wtf is a non-custodial protocol that doesn't collect user data or host user content, there are no user-generated materials subject to copyright.
Transaction data on the Solana blockchain is public and not subject to our copyright. Users own their keys and withdrawal notes.
7. Attribution Requirements
If you use our open-source smart contracts or build derivative works:
- Required: Maintain the MIT license header in smart contract code
- Recommended: Credit Gone.wtf in your documentation
- Appreciated: Link back to our project and contribute improvements
- Prohibited: Don't imply that Gone.wtf endorses your fork or derivative
8. Fair Use
We support fair use of our materials for purposes such as:
- Criticism, commentary, and news reporting
- Educational and research purposes
- Security research and auditing
- Technical analysis and reviews
When using our materials under fair use, please provide appropriate attribution.
9. DMCA and Copyright Infringement
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect users to do the same. If you believe that content on Gone.wtf infringes your copyright:
- Identify the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- Identify the material that is claimed to be infringing
- Provide your contact information
- Include a statement of good faith belief
- Include a statement under penalty of perjury
Note: Since Gone.wtf doesn't host user content, copyright claims are rare and typically limited to website interface elements.
10. Open Source Philosophy
We believe in the power of open source and transparent technology. By making our smart contracts open source, we enable:
- Security: Community audits and verification
- Trust: No hidden backdoors or vulnerabilities
- Innovation: Building on our work to create better tools
- Privacy: Transparency is essential for privacy tools
11. No Warranty
All code and materials are provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. See the MIT License text above and our Terms of Service for complete warranty disclaimers.
12. Contributing
We welcome contributions to the Gone.wtf project! By contributing:
- You agree that your contributions will be licensed under the MIT License
- You represent that you have the right to make the contribution
- You understand that contributions may be used by the project and community
13. Modifications to This Policy
We may update this copyright notice from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Material changes will be prominently announced.
14. Contact
For questions about licensing, copyright, or permissions:
- Review our source code and LICENSE file on GitHub
- Check our documentation for technical details
- Open an issue for specific licensing questions
Related Pages
- Terms of Service - Legal terms for using Gone.wtf
- Privacy Policy - How we handle data and privacy
- Security Policy - Security practices and vulnerability reporting
Thank you to the open-source community and all contributors who make projects like Gone.wtf possible. Privacy technology thrives on transparency and collaboration.