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Robert Schaub 1.1 1 = License and Disclaimer =
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3 == Overview ==
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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.
6
7 **FactHarbor operates under a multi-license model:**
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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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13 == Licensing ==
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Robert Schaub 1.1 17 === Documentation ===
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19 All general **documentation** (organizational and technical) is licensed under:
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21 * **[[Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)>>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/]]**
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23 **You may:**
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Robert Schaub 1.1 25 * Use, share, and adapt the documentation (including commercially)
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27 **You must:**
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Robert Schaub 1.1 29 * Provide attribution to FactHarbor
30 * Share derivative works under CC BY-SA 4.0
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32 **Exception:** Security-sensitive documentation may be published partially or kept internal.
33
34 === Core Protocol & Data Model ===
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36 The **core protocol** and **data model** are licensed under:
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38 * **[[Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)>>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/]]**
39
40 **You may:**
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Robert Schaub 1.1 42 * Use, implement, and modify the protocol/data model
43 * Publish derivative specifications under CC BY-SA 4.0
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45 **You must:**
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Robert Schaub 1.1 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
51
52 === Code ===
53
54 **Default License:** **[[MIT License>>https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT]]**
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56 **Core Components License:** **[[AGPL-3.0>>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.en.html]]** for:
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Robert Schaub 1.1 58 * Core verdict engine
59 * AKEL reasoning logic
60 * Scenario evaluation engine
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62 **Rationale:** AGPL-3.0 prevents black-box network services that contradict our transparency mission.
63
64 === Structured Data ===
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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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70 This ensures derivative databases remain open and prevents proprietary capture of community data.
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72 == Attribution ==
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74 When creating derivative works, attribute as follows:
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76 **Documentation/Specifications:**
Robert Schaub 1.3 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}}
Robert Schaub 1.1 79
80 **Code (MIT):**
Robert Schaub 1.3 81 {{code}}Based on FactHarbor by Robert Schaub and contributors
82 Licensed under MIT License{{/code}}
Robert Schaub 1.1 83
84 **Code (AGPL):**
Robert Schaub 1.3 85 {{code}}Based on FactHarbor Core Engine by Robert Schaub and contributors
Robert Schaub 1.1 86 Licensed under GNU AGPL v3.0
Robert Schaub 1.3 87 Source code available at: [repository URL]{{/code}}
Robert Schaub 1.1 88
89 **Databases (ODbL):**
Robert Schaub 1.3 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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93 == AI Models & Third-Party Components ==
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95 **AKEL (AI Knowledge Extraction Layer):**
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Robert Schaub 1.1 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)
101
102 **Third-Party Libraries:**
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Robert Schaub 1.1 104 * Must be license-compatible with MIT/AGPL
105 * Documented in LICENSE/NOTICE files
106
107 == Organizational Transparency ==
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109 FactHarbor commits to publishing:
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111 **Annually:**
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Robert Schaub 1.1 113 * Financial statements
114 * Income sources and expenses
115 * Major funding relationships
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117 **Twice Yearly:**
Robert Schaub 1.3 118
Robert Schaub 1.1 119 * Transparency reports
120 * AKEL performance metrics
121 * Content moderation statistics
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123 **Ongoing:**
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Robert Schaub 1.1 125 * Governance documents
126 * Policy changes
127 * Incident reports
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129 See [[Transparency Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Transparency-Policy]] for details.
130
131 == Disclaimer ==
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133 === No Warranty ===
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135 FactHarbor is provided **"AS IS"** without warranty of any kind, including:
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Robert Schaub 1.1 137 * Merchantability
138 * Fitness for purpose
139 * Accuracy or completeness
140 * Uninterrupted service
141
142 === No Liability ===
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144 FactHarbor creators, contributors, and operators are **not liable** for:
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Robert Schaub 1.1 146 * Decisions made based on FactHarbor analyses
147 * Errors, inaccuracies, or incompleteness
148 * Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
149
150 === Educational Purpose Only ===
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152 FactHarbor analyses are for **educational and informational purposes**. They are not:
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Robert Schaub 1.1 154 * Professional advice (legal, medical, financial)
155 * Definitive truth or final judgments
156 * Replacements for independent verification
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158 **Users should:**
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Robert Schaub 1.1 160 * Verify information independently
161 * Consult qualified professionals when appropriate
162 * Apply critical thinking and judgment
163
164 === Privacy ===
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166 User privacy is protected per applicable laws (Swiss FADP, EU GDPR).
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168 See [[Privacy Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Privacy-Policy]] for details.
169
170 == Governing Law ==
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172 These terms are governed by **Swiss law** under Swiss jurisdiction.
173
174 == Changes to Terms ==
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176 License terms may be updated with:
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Robert Schaub 1.1 178 * Clear versioning and documentation
179 * Community announcement
180 * Prospective application (existing content remains under original terms)
181
182 == License Summary ==
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Robert Schaub 1.3 184 | **Content Type** | **License** | **Key Principle** |\\
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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 |\\
Robert Schaub 1.1 190 | Structured Data | ODbL | Open data, share-alike |
191
192 == Contact ==
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194 * **Project Website**: [[https://schaubgroup.ch/bin/view/FactHarbor/]]
195 * **Licensing Questions**: [To be established]
196
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]]
Robert Schaub 1.3 203 * [[Governance>>Archive.FactHarbor 2026\.02\.08.Organisation.Governance.WebHome]]
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205 **© 2024-2025 by Robert Schaub and the FactHarbor Community**
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207 **FactHarbor** is a trademark. Use of the name and logo requires permission.
208
209 **Core Values:** Non-profit | Open Source | Transparent | Accessible to All