PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS APPLICATION

DO NOT ENTER is a horror-themed interactive experience that uses various techniques to create feelings of fear, paranoia, and unease. By using this application, you acknowledge that you may experience:

• Feelings of being watched or followed
• Paranoia and anxiety
• Disturbing thoughts or images
• Sleep disruption (if used before bedtime)
• Increased heart rate or physiological stress responses

• Sudden loud noises
• Whispered messages (may seem like they're in the room with you)
• Ambient unsettling sounds
• Speech synthesis used for eerie messages

• Dark, atmospheric imagery
• Content may be disturbing to some viewers
• Flashing or flickering effects (may trigger photosensitivity)
• Imagery designed to create unease

• Individuals with anxiety disorders or panic disorders
• Those with a history of trauma or PTSD
• People with photosensitive epilepsy or seizure disorders
• Anyone currently experiencing high stress or emotional vulnerability
• Young children or individuals not comfortable with horror content
• Anyone who has been advised to avoid horror content for health reasons

If you experience significant distress while using this application:

1. Close the browser tab immediately - you don't need to interact with anything
2. Take a break - step away from the computer
3. Ground yourself - remind yourself this is fictional content
4. Seek support - talk to someone if you're struggling
5. Return to comfort content - do something that makes you feel safe

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis:

• US: Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
• UK: Call 111 or contact Samaritans at 116 123
• International: Search for local crisis resources
• Emergency: Call your local emergency number

DO NOT ENTER does NOT collect, transmit, or store your personal data outside of your browser:

• Your name (if provided) is stored only in your browser's localStorage
• Visit history is stored only in your browser's localStorage
• No data is sent to any server
• No tracking or analytics are used

The application may request:

• Audio context: Required for ambient sounds and whispers (you must interact with the page first due to browser autoplay policies)
• Speech synthesis: Used for whisper messages (requires browser permission)
• Device orientation/motion: Optional, for mobile effects (requires permission)

All permissions are optional and the experience will work without them.

This application requires JavaScript to function. It will not work if JavaScript is disabled.

The application uses modern web APIs and may not work on:

• Very old browsers
• Browsers with strict security settings
• Browsers with JavaScript disabled

• Some effects rely on timing and may behave differently across browsers
• Audio features require user interaction before they can start (browser policy)
• Mobile devices may have limited support for some effects
• Performance may vary based on device capabilities

• Use in a comfortable, safe environment
• Consider using during daytime hours for first experience
• Ensure you have control over your environment

• Take breaks during extended use
• Don't use right before sleep if you're sensitive
• Stop if you start feeling uncomfortable

If you have accessibility needs:

• Consider using browser extensions to reduce motion/animations
• Disable audio if you're sensitive to sound
• Use a screen reader friendly browser if needed (though the visual experience is central)

This content is not suitable for young children. Parents and guardians should:

• Review the content before allowing children to view
• Consider the child's maturity and sensitivity
• Supervise use if appropriate
• Be prepared to help the child process the experience

If you experience a technical issue or believe content violates safety guidelines:

1. Open an issue on GitHub
2. Describe what happened
3. Include browser and system information if relevant
4. We will review and address appropriately

For concerns about content or safety:

• Open an issue on the GitHub repository

REMEMBER: This is a fictional horror experience. The entities, events, and scenarios are works of fiction. You are safe. The horror is not real.