The legal line is prior authorization, not intent. Bug bounties and coordinated disclosure grants exist precisely because good faith alone does not protect you; prosecutors treat unauthorized access the same whether you call yourself helpful or not. Givebacksies are mitigation at sentencing, not a defense.

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Understand the legal line; prior authorization is key. Always seek proper channels for disclosure to avoid legal issues.
Understand the legal line; prior authorization is key. Always seek proper channels for disclosure to avoid legal issues.
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