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1.1 | 1 | = License and Disclaimer = |
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2.1 | 3 | == Overview == |
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2.1 | 5 | FactHarbor is an **open-source nonprofit project** committed to transparency and accessibility. All resources are licensed under multiple open licenses to maximize reuse while protecting the project's transparency mission. |
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2.1 | 7 | **FactHarbor operates under a multi-license model:** |
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2.1 | 9 | * Documentation and specifications: CC BY-SA 4.0 |
| 10 | * Code: MIT (default) or AGPL-3.0 (core components) | ||
| 11 | * Structured data: Open Database License (ODbL) | ||
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2.1 | 13 | == Licensing == |
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2.1 | 17 | === Documentation === |
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2.1 | 19 | All general **documentation** (organizational and technical) is licensed under: |
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2.1 | 21 | * **[[Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)>>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/]]** |
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2.1 | 23 | **You may:** |
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2.1 | 25 | * Use, share, and adapt the documentation (including commercially) |
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2.1 | 27 | **You must:** |
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2.1 | 29 | * Provide attribution to FactHarbor |
| 30 | * Share derivative works under CC BY-SA 4.0 | ||
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2.1 | 32 | **Exception:** Security-sensitive documentation may be published partially or kept internal. |
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2.1 | 34 | === Core Protocol & Data Model === |
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2.1 | 36 | The **core protocol** and **data model** are licensed under: |
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2.1 | 38 | * **[[Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)>>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/]]** |
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1.1 | 39 | |
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2.1 | 40 | **You may:** |
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2.1 | 42 | * Use, implement, and modify the protocol/data model |
| 43 | * Publish derivative specifications under CC BY-SA 4.0 | ||
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1.1 | 44 | |
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2.1 | 45 | **You must:** |
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2.1 | 47 | * Attribute to FactHarbor |
| 48 | * Use different branding (the "FactHarbor" name is trademark-protected) | ||
| 49 | * State derivation from FactHarbor protocol | ||
| 50 | * Share derivatives under CC BY-SA 4.0 | ||
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1.1 | 51 | |
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2.1 | 52 | === Code === |
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2.1 | 54 | **Default License:** **[[MIT License>>https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT]]** |
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1.1 | 55 | |
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2.1 | 56 | **Core Components License:** **[[AGPL-3.0>>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.en.html]]** for: |
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2.1 | 58 | * Core verdict engine |
| 59 | * AKEL reasoning logic | ||
| 60 | * Scenario evaluation engine | ||
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2.1 | 62 | **Rationale:** AGPL-3.0 prevents black-box network services that contradict our transparency mission. |
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1.1 | 63 | |
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2.1 | 64 | === Structured Data === |
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2.1 | 66 | Curated knowledge and datasets are licensed under: |
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| 68 | * **[[Open Database License (ODbL)>>https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/]]** | ||
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2.1 | 70 | This ensures derivative databases remain open and prevents proprietary capture of community data. |
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2.1 | 72 | == Attribution == |
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2.1 | 74 | When creating derivative works, attribute as follows: |
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2.1 | 76 | **Documentation/Specifications:** |
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4.3 | 77 | {{code}}This work, '[Your Work Name]', is a derivative of 'FactHarbor' by Robert Schaub |
| 78 | and the FactHarbor community. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 by [Your Name].{{/code}} | ||
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2.1 | 80 | **Code (MIT):** |
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4.3 | 81 | {{code}}Based on FactHarbor by Robert Schaub and contributors |
| 82 | Licensed under MIT License{{/code}} | ||
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2.1 | 84 | **Code (AGPL):** |
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4.3 | 85 | {{code}}Based on FactHarbor Core Engine by Robert Schaub and contributors |
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1.1 | 86 | Licensed under GNU AGPL v3.0 |
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4.3 | 87 | Source code available at: [repository URL]{{/code}} |
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2.1 | 89 | **Databases (ODbL):** |
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4.3 | 90 | {{code}}Derived from FactHarbor data by Robert Schaub and the FactHarbor community. |
| 91 | Licensed under ODbL by [Your Name].{{/code}} | ||
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2.1 | 93 | == AI Models & Third-Party Components == |
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2.1 | 95 | **AKEL (AI Knowledge Extraction Layer):** |
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2.1 | 97 | * Open-source models preferred |
| 98 | * Proprietary models allowed but must be disclosed to users | ||
| 99 | * AI-generated content marked with **AuthorType = AI** | ||
| 100 | * Integration code remains open (MIT/AGPL) | ||
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2.1 | 102 | **Third-Party Libraries:** |
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2.1 | 104 | * Must be license-compatible with MIT/AGPL |
| 105 | * Documented in LICENSE/NOTICE files | ||
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2.1 | 107 | == Organizational Transparency == |
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1.1 | 108 | |
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2.1 | 109 | FactHarbor commits to publishing: |
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2.1 | 111 | **Annually:** |
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2.1 | 113 | * Financial statements |
| 114 | * Income sources and expenses | ||
| 115 | * Major funding relationships | ||
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2.1 | 117 | **Twice Yearly:** |
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2.1 | 119 | * Transparency reports |
| 120 | * AKEL performance metrics | ||
| 121 | * Content moderation statistics | ||
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2.1 | 123 | **Ongoing:** |
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2.1 | 125 | * Governance documents |
| 126 | * Policy changes | ||
| 127 | * Incident reports | ||
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2.1 | 129 | See [[Transparency Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Transparency-Policy]] for details. |
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2.1 | 131 | == Disclaimer == |
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2.1 | 133 | === No Warranty === |
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2.1 | 135 | FactHarbor is provided **"AS IS"** without warranty of any kind, including: |
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2.1 | 137 | * Merchantability |
| 138 | * Fitness for purpose | ||
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1.1 | 139 | * Accuracy or completeness |
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2.1 | 140 | * Uninterrupted service |
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2.1 | 142 | === No Liability === |
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2.1 | 144 | FactHarbor creators, contributors, and operators are **not liable** for: |
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2.1 | 146 | * Decisions made based on FactHarbor analyses |
| 147 | * Errors, inaccuracies, or incompleteness | ||
| 148 | * Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages | ||
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2.1 | 150 | === Educational Purpose Only === |
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2.1 | 152 | FactHarbor analyses are for **educational and informational purposes**. They are not: |
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2.1 | 154 | * Professional advice (legal, medical, financial) |
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1.1 | 155 | * Definitive truth or final judgments |
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2.1 | 156 | * Replacements for independent verification |
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2.1 | 158 | **Users should:** |
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1.1 | 160 | * Verify information independently |
| 161 | * Consult qualified professionals when appropriate | ||
| 162 | * Apply critical thinking and judgment | ||
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2.1 | 164 | === Privacy === |
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2.1 | 166 | User privacy is protected per applicable laws (Swiss FADP, EU GDPR). |
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2.1 | 168 | See [[Privacy Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Privacy-Policy]] for details. |
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2.1 | 170 | == Governing Law == |
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2.1 | 172 | These terms are governed by **Swiss law** under Swiss jurisdiction. |
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2.1 | 174 | == Changes to Terms == |
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2.1 | 176 | License terms may be updated with: |
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2.1 | 178 | * Clear versioning and documentation |
| 179 | * Community announcement | ||
| 180 | * Prospective application (existing content remains under original terms) | ||
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2.1 | 182 | == License Summary == |
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4.3 | 184 | | **Content Type** | **License** | **Key Principle** |\\ |
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4.5 | 185 | |-|-|-|\\ |
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4.3 | 186 | | Documentation | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Share openly, attribute, share-alike |\\ |
| 187 | | Protocol & Data Model | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Open specs, trademark-protected brand |\\ | ||
| 188 | | Code (Default) | MIT | Maximum reuse |\\ | ||
| 189 | | Code (Core/AKEL) | AGPL-3.0 | Network transparency |\\ | ||
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2.1 | 190 | | Structured Data | ODbL | Open data, share-alike | |
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2.1 | 192 | == Contact == |
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| 194 | * **Project Website**: [[https://schaubgroup.ch/bin/view/FactHarbor/]] | ||
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2.1 | 195 | * **Licensing Questions**: [To be established] |
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2.1 | 197 | == Related Pages == |
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| 199 | * [[Privacy Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Privacy-Policy]] | ||
| 200 | * [[Terms of Service>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Terms-of-Service]] | ||
| 201 | * [[Transparency Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Transparency-Policy]] | ||
| 202 | * [[Contributor License Agreement>>FactHarbor.Organisation.CLA]] | ||
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4.6 | 203 | * [[Governance>>FactHarbor.Organisation.Governance.WebHome]] |
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| 205 | **© 2024-2025 by Robert Schaub and the FactHarbor Community** | ||
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2.1 | 207 | **FactHarbor** is a trademark. Use of the name and logo requires permission. |
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1.1 | 208 | |
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2.1 | 209 | **Core Values:** Non-profit | Open Source | Transparent | Accessible to All |