Code of Responsible Use

Use With Integrity and Professionalism

  • Use Striae solely for legitimate forensic purposes in casework, research, or training supported by your organization.

  • Ensure annotations and findings reflect honest and unbiased evaluation, aligned with accepted professional standards and practices in forensic firearms examination.

Respect Confidentiality and Privacy

  • Protect all uploaded images, case files, and reports as confidential casework materials; never share sensitive data outside authorized channels.

  • Comply with all legal, regulatory, and institutional policies for data privacy and chain-of-custody when using Striae.

Maintain Data Security

  • Log in only through secure, authorized methods and never share your access credentials.

  • Promptly report any suspected security concerns or breaches using the in-app support features.

Accuracy in Annotation and Reporting

  • Use the image annotation and comparison features carefully; double-check your work before saving data and finalizing reports.

  • Ensure reports generated by Striae are accurate, clearly labeled, and only distributed to individuals authorized to access them.

Accountability and Continuous Improvement

  • Regularly review and update your use of Striae’s features as new improvements are released.

  • Share constructive feedback and participate in community feature discussions, such as Discord, to help improve Striae’s effectiveness for all users.

Fair and Lawful Use

  • Do not use Striae for unauthorized surveillance, personal interest, or any unlawful activity.

  • Never attempt to reverse-engineer or bypass security features protecting the application or user data.

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