OpenGauge is pre-release research software. It is not suitable for safety-critical vehicle control or as the sole source of vehicle warnings.

Do not include credentials, private keys, pairing secrets, vehicle-specific identifiers, sensitive captures, or exploit details in a public issue. Prefer a private GitHub Security Advisory when that feature is enabled. Otherwise, contact the repository owner privately before sharing sensitive details.

• Initial CAN/J1939 work is passive and listen-only.
• Pairing, encryption, key storage, replay protection, OTA signing, and recovery policies are not finalized.
• Displayed warnings are supplemental instrumentation; stale, missing, or invalid source data must remain conspicuous.
• APU and auxiliary control are outside the core telemetry path and require a separate safety and authorization design.
• No firmware or hardware configuration should be described as secure, automotive-qualified, or production-ready without documented validation.