diff --git a/whatsapp-osint.py b/whatsapp-osint.py
index f8ef188..9081b03 100644
--- a/whatsapp-osint.py
+++ b/whatsapp-osint.py
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import os
 import re
 import base64
+import sys
 import requests
 import json
 import time
@@ -51,6 +52,15 @@ def sanitize_phone(raw: str) -> str:
 def is_valid_phone(p: str) -> bool:
     return p.isdigit() and 8 <= len(p) <= 15
 
+def has_authorization_ack() -> bool:
+    if "--i-am-authorized" in sys.argv[1:]:
+        return True
+
+    print(Fore.YELLOW + "\n⚠️ Authorized use required." + Style.RESET_ALL)
+    print("Confirm you are authorized to investigate this number and will use this tool lawfully.")
+    ack = input("Type 'I AM AUTHORIZED' to continue: ").strip()
+    return ack == "I AM AUTHORIZED"
+
 def show_menu():
     print(Fore.CYAN + "🔍 Select the type of query:" + Style.RESET_ALL)
     print()
@@ -328,6 +338,10 @@ def main():
         print("❌ Invalid format. Example: 51916574069")
         return
 
+    if not has_authorization_ack():
+        print("❌ Authorization acknowledgement not provided. Aborting.")
+        return
+
     print(f"\n🔍 {Fore.GREEN}Processing request...{Style.RESET_ALL}")
     print(f"📱 Number: {phone}")
     print(f"🎯 Query: {ENDPOINTS[choice]['name']}\n")