====== Legal Notice & Important Information ======

===== Project Overview =====
The CrowBox is an open source hardware and software project provided for educational and experimental purposes without warranty of any kind.

===== Important Risks & Considerations =====
Building and operating a CrowBox involves risks that users should understand:
  * Electrical hazards from power systems and electronics
  * Weather-related equipment damage
  * Unpredictable wildlife behavior and interactions
  * Mechanical hazards during construction

===== User Responsibilities =====
Users are responsible for:
  * Safe construction and electrical installation
  * Compliance with all local, state, and federal laws
  * Researching and obtaining any required wildlife interaction permits
  * Ensuring installations don't create public hazards

===== Wildlife Regulations =====
**Important:** Wildlife interaction may require permits or be prohibited in your area. Research local wildlife protection laws before deployment.

===== No Warranty =====
All designs, software, and documentation are provided "as-is" without warranty. Contributors are not liable for damages or issues arising from use.

This project is released under [[https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/|Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0 license]].