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+# X11Libre Security Policy
+
+##  Reporting Vulnerabilities
+
+We take security seriously in X11Libre. If you discover any vulnerabilities, please report them responsibly.
+
+- **Contact**: https://github.com/metux info@metux.net legendarydood@gmail.com
+- **Preferred Method**: Email with detailed reproduction steps, logs, and system info 
+- **Public Disclosure**: Please wait until we’ve resolved the issue before making it public 
+
+##  Supported Versions
+
+| Version         | Status                    |
+| --------------- | ------------------------- |
+| `master` branch |  Supported and maintained |
+| Older tags      |  No longer supported      |
+
+We recommend always using the latest release for performance and security fixes.
+
+##  Security Best Practices (User-Side)
+
+To help protect your systems when using x11libre:
+
+- Use minimal privileges when running X sessions 
+- Avoid setuid binaries unless required 
+- Keep your display manager and window manager updated 
+- Regularly audit any X11-forwarded connections, especially over SSH 
+- Use sandboxing or containerization when integrating third-party extensions
+
+##  Developer Guidelines
+
+For contributors submitting PRs:
+
+- Don’t introduce new system calls without justification 
+- Avoid unsafe memory operations (especially in C/C++) 
+- Use compile-time and runtime hardening flags 
+- Submit fuzzing harnesses or test vectors for complex parsing logic 
+
+---
+
+We appreciate your help in keeping x11libre safe for everyone. Let’s build something resilient, secure, and libre.