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... ... @@ -1,608 +1,200 @@ 1 1 = License and Disclaimer = 2 2 3 -== 1.Overview ==3 +== Overview == 4 4 5 -FactHarbor is an **open-source nonprofit project** committed to transparency ,accessibility,and community collaboration.This page defines how FactHarbor resources are licensedand theconditionsunder whichtheymay beused,modified, and distributed.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 6 7 -**FactHarbor operates under a multi-license model** designed to:7 +**FactHarbor operates under a multi-license model:** 8 8 9 -* Maximize reuse and adaptation of our work 10 -* Maintain transparency and openness as core values 11 -* Prevent proprietary capture of community-contributed work 12 -* Enable broad ecosystem participation 13 -* Protect the "FactHarbor" brand and methodology integrity 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) 14 14 15 - Thispage explains **how FactHarbor is run from a licensingand enforcement perspective** — as an open, trustworthy, non-profit oriented, but professionally maintained project.13 +== Licensing == 16 16 17 - Togetherwithother Organisation pages, itdefines **how FactHarbor is run**:15 +=== Documentation === 18 18 19 -* [[Governance>>FactHarbor.Organisation.Governance.WebHome]] — who decides what, and under which principles 20 -* [[Finance & Compliance>>FactHarbor.Organisation.Finance-Compliance]] — how funding, transparency, and internal controls work 21 -* [[Legal Framework>>FactHarbor.Organisation.Legal-Framework]] — legal forms, contracts, and regulatory aspects 17 +All general **documentation** (organizational and technical) is licensed under: 22 22 23 - The**Specification**(Mission, Requirements,Architecture, Data Model, Workflows, etc.) describes**what FactHarbor does**.19 +* **[[Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)>>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/]]** 24 24 25 -This Open Source Model and Licensing page (together with Governance and Finance & Compliance) describes **how FactHarbor is run and protected**. 21 +**You may:** 22 +* Use, share, and adapt the documentation (including commercially) 26 26 27 -**Note:** Normative licensing decisions on this page **override** any older variants or drafts. 24 +**You must:** 25 +* Provide attribution to FactHarbor 26 +* Share derivative works under CC BY-SA 4.0 28 28 29 -- --28 +**Exception:** Security-sensitive documentation may be published partially or kept internal. 30 30 31 -== 2.CoreOpen Source Commitment==30 +=== Core Protocol & Data Model === 32 32 33 - FactHarboris,andwill remain,an**opensourceproject**that:32 +The **core protocol** and **data model** are licensed under: 34 34 35 -* Publishes its work openly whenever legally and ethically possible 36 -* Makes its reasoning and evidence inspectable 37 -* Invites contributions under clear, transparent rules 38 -* Avoids situations where a "FactHarbor-branded" system becomes a black box 39 -* Maintains exceptional organisational transparency to build trust 34 +* **[[Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)>>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/]]** 40 40 41 ---- 36 +**You may:** 37 +* Use, implement, and modify the protocol/data model 38 +* Publish derivative specifications under CC BY-SA 4.0 42 42 43 -== 3. Licensing (Current Decisions) == 40 +**You must:** 41 +* Attribute to FactHarbor 42 +* Use different branding (the "FactHarbor" name is trademark-protected) 43 +* State derivation from FactHarbor protocol 44 +* Share derivatives under CC BY-SA 4.0 44 44 45 -=== 3.1 Documentation===46 +=== Code === 46 46 47 - Allgeneral**documentation** (organisationaland technical) is licensed under:48 +**Default License:** **[[MIT License>>https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT]]** 48 48 49 -* **[[Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0)>>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/]]** 50 +**Core Components License:** **[[AGPL-3.0>>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.en.html]]** for: 51 +* Core verdict engine 52 +* AKEL reasoning logic 53 +* Scenario evaluation engine 50 50 51 - Thisallows:55 +**Rationale:** AGPL-3.0 prevents black-box network services that contradict our transparency mission. 52 52 53 -* Reuse, adaptation, and translation of documentation 54 -* Including commercial reuse 55 -* As long as: 56 -** Clear attribution to FactHarbor is preserved, and 57 -** Derivative works are shared under the **same license (CC BY-SA 4.0)** 57 +=== Structured Data === 58 58 59 - **Exceptionhandling:**59 +Curated knowledge and datasets are licensed under: 60 60 61 -* In rare cases, **security-sensitive or abuse-enabling documentation** may be: 62 -** Published only in partial form, or 63 -** Made available under more restrictive terms, or 64 -** Kept internal 65 -* Any such exceptions must be **explicitly documented** where they apply 66 - 67 -=== 3.2 Core Protocol & Data Model === 68 - 69 -The **core protocol**, core **data model** (including key ERDs), and other "defining specifications" are licensed under: 70 - 71 -* **[[Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0)>>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/]]** 72 - 73 -**Intent:** 74 - 75 -* Enable **collaborative evolution** of the protocol and data model 76 -* Allow broad reuse, referencing, and implementation 77 -* Ensure derivative specifications remain open (share-alike requirement) 78 -* Maintain canonical status through **trademark control** rather than license restrictions 79 - 80 -**Implications:** 81 - 82 -* You may **use, implement, and modify** the protocol/data model in your own systems 83 -* You may **publish derivative or modified specifications** under CC BY-SA 4.0 84 -* Derivative specifications must: 85 -** Be clearly attributed to FactHarbor 86 -** Use different branding/names (trademark protection) 87 -** State they are "derived from FactHarbor protocol" 88 -** Remain under CC BY-SA 4.0 (share-alike) 89 -* Changes to the **canonical FactHarbor specification** are governed through FactHarbor's internal review and release processes 90 - 91 -**Trademark Protection:** 92 - 93 -The "FactHarbor" name and associated marks are protected separately from the license. Derivative protocols may not use "FactHarbor" branding without explicit permission, ensuring users can distinguish official from derivative implementations. 94 - 95 -This approach (license for sharing + trademark for brand protection) follows successful models like Mozilla Firefox and the W3C. 96 - 97 -=== 3.3 Code === 98 - 99 -**Default License:** Unless explicitly stated otherwise, **code** produced under the FactHarbor project is licensed under: 100 - 101 -* **[[MIT License>>https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT]]** 102 - 103 -This allows: 104 - 105 -* Broad reuse, including in commercial software 106 -* Proprietary integrations and extensions 107 -* As long as: 108 -** The MIT license text is included, and 109 -** Attribution to the FactHarbor project is preserved 110 - 111 -**Hybrid Licensing for Core Components:** 112 - 113 -For the **core reasoning engine** and **AKEL components**, we recommend using **[[GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0)>>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.en.html]]** to prevent black-box deployments and ensure transparency of modifications. 114 - 115 -**The recommended hybrid approach:** 116 - 117 -* **AGPL-3.0** for: 118 -** Core verdict engine 119 -** AKEL reasoning logic 120 -** Scenario evaluation engine 121 -* **MIT** for: 122 -** Integrations 123 -** Utilities 124 -** Frontend clients 125 -** Libraries 126 -** Tools 127 - 128 -This hybrid model (similar to Wikimedia's use of AGPL for MediaWiki) balances maximum adoption with protection of the transparency mission. 129 - 130 -**Rationale:** 131 - 132 -* AGPL-3.0 is **network copyleft** — requires source disclosure for network services 133 -* Prevents "FactHarbor-as-a-service" black boxes that contradict transparency mission 134 -* MIT for peripheral components maximizes ecosystem growth 135 -* Strong protection of **openness of reasoning** is handled via: 136 -** Open protocol and data model (CC BY-SA) 137 -** Open documentation (CC BY-SA) 138 -** AGPL for core reasoning components 139 -** Explicit transparency rules 140 - 141 -The decision to implement this hybrid model should be made explicitly before the first public release. 142 - 143 -=== 3.4 Structured Data & Curation Artefacts === 144 - 145 -Structured data, curated knowledge artefacts and derived datasets are licensed under: 146 - 147 147 * **[[Open Database License (ODbL)>>https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/]]** 148 148 149 - **Note on ODbL:**The Open DatabaseLicense includes a share-alike requirement, ensuringderivative databases remain open.Thisaligns with FactHarbor's commitment to openness and prevents proprietary capture of community-curateddata.63 +This ensures derivative databases remain open and prevents proprietary capture of community data. 150 150 151 - **Principles:**65 +== Attribution == 152 152 153 -* Data used for public reasoning should be: 154 -** Reusable and remixable 155 -** Properly attributed 156 -** Versioned and traceable 157 -** Kept open through share-alike 158 -* Privacy, safety, and legal constraints may require: 159 -** Partial publication or anonymity 160 -** Stronger access control around certain datasets 67 +When creating derivative works, attribute as follows: 161 161 162 -Concrete exceptions and more restrictive handling must be **documented at dataset level**. 163 - 164 -=== 3.5 Attribution Guidelines (Non-Mandatory but Recommended) === 165 - 166 -FactHarbor encourages, but generally does not require beyond the base licenses, that: 167 - 168 -* User interfaces show a short line such as: 169 - 69 +**Documentation/Specifications:** 170 170 {{code}} 171 -Powered by FactHarbor (open documentation, open protocol, open data) 172 -{{/code}} 173 - 174 -**Intent:** 175 - 176 -* Strengthen **brand recognition** and trust 177 -* Keep attribution light-weight and compatible with open licenses 178 -* Avoid creating extra legal conditions beyond the existing licenses 179 - 180 ---- 181 - 182 -== 4. Licensing Goals and Principles == 183 - 184 -Earlier "Open Source Model & Licensing" drafts contained valuable reasoning about **why** strong open-source protections might be needed. The core goals remain relevant, even though the exact license mix has evolved. 185 - 186 -FactHarbor's licensing aims to: 187 - 188 -* **Protect openness of reasoning** 189 -** Users must be able to understand how conclusions were reached 190 -** Code and documentation that materially affect user-visible behaviour should be inspectable or clearly described 191 -* **Discourage hostile or misleading forks** 192 -** Avoid "closed clones" that keep the FactHarbor name or appearance while hiding important changes 193 -** Forks that significantly diverge should use their own branding and not pretend to be official FactHarbor instances 194 -* **Make modifications traceable** 195 -** Substantial changes to code, specs, or governance documents should be documented and versioned 196 -** Users interacting with a service based on FactHarbor should be able to see **which version or fork** they are using 197 -* **Support long-term sustainability and legal clarity** 198 -** Licenses and governance must be enforceable in practice 199 -** The organisation should have clear standing to protect the project if needed 200 - 201 ---- 202 - 203 -== 5. Contributors, Governance & CLA == 204 - 205 -=== 5.1 Contributor Journey (from licensing perspective) === 206 - 207 -The contributor journey (Visitor → New Contributor → Contributor → Trusted Contributor → Moderator) is defined in more detail in the **Contributor Processes** and **Organisation** pages. 208 - 209 -From a **licensing** perspective, the key points are: 210 - 211 -* All contributions must be compatible with the chosen licenses (CC BY-SA, MIT, AGPL, ODbL, etc.) 212 -* Contributors confirm that they have the right to contribute the material under these licenses 213 -* Higher-trust roles (Trusted Contributors, Moderators) help enforce licensing and attribution rules when reviewing changes 214 - 215 -For full role definitions, see the **Organisation / Contributor Processes** documentation. 216 - 217 -=== 5.2 Contributor License Agreement (CLA) === 218 - 219 -To keep the legal situation clear and enforceable, FactHarbor uses a **Contributor License Agreement (CLA)**. 220 - 221 -See [[Contributor License Agreement>>FactHarbor.Organisation.CLA]]. 222 - 223 -==== 5.2.1 Dual Contributor Model ==== 224 - 225 -FactHarbor distinguishes between two contributor types with different copyright arrangements: 226 - 227 -**Unpaid Contributors (Volunteers):** 228 - 229 -* **Retain copyright** of their contributions 230 -* Grant FactHarbor a perpetual, royalty-free license to use and distribute 231 -* Enable the project to enforce licenses on their behalf 232 -* Maintain attribution in version control and documentation 233 - 234 -**Paid Contributors (Employees, Contractors):** 235 - 236 -* **Transfer copyright** to FactHarbor Organisation 237 -* Ensures clear ownership for sponsored work 238 -* Simplifies long-term governance 239 -* Still receive attribution for their contributions 240 - 241 -**This dual model:** 242 - 243 -* Respects volunteer contributions while preserving their rights 244 -* Provides clarity for commercially sponsored work 245 -* Ensures FactHarbor can effectively maintain and defend the project 246 -* Maintains transparency about contribution sources 247 - 248 -==== 5.2.2 Core Intent (All Contributors) ==== 249 - 250 -Regardless of contributor type, the CLA ensures: 251 - 252 -* Contributors grant the **FactHarbor organisation**: 253 -** A **perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable license** to use, modify, and redistribute their contributions under the project's chosen licenses (CC BY-SA, MIT, AGPL, ODbL, etc.), and 254 -** The **express right to enforce** those licenses and **pursue legal action** against infringers on their behalf 255 - 256 -This ensures that: 257 - 258 -* The organisation has **clear standing** to defend the project legally 259 -* Individual contributors do not have to act alone against infringements 260 -* Licensing remains enforceable even if contributors become inactive 261 - 262 -==== 5.2.3 Determining Contributor Type ==== 263 - 264 -* **Default**: Contributors are considered unpaid volunteers unless they have a written agreement specifying paid status 265 -* **Paid Status Indicators**: Employment contract, written contracting agreement, or grant/sponsorship agreement 266 -* **Transparency**: Contributor type should be disclosed where applicable 267 - 268 -See [[Contributor License Agreement>>FactHarbor.Organisation.CLA]] for complete terms. 269 - 270 ---- 271 - 272 -== 6. AI Models and Licensing (AKEL) == 273 - 274 -AKEL (AI Knowledge Extraction Layer) may rely on different types of models. Licensing and transparency rules are crucial here. 275 - 276 -=== 6.1 Open vs Proprietary Models === 277 - 278 -AKEL may use: 279 - 280 -* **Open-source models (preferred)**: 281 -** Weights and code are openly available under compatible licenses 282 -** Prompts, evaluation logic and integration code are made public where licenses permit 283 -* **Proprietary / hosted models (allowed but constrained)**: 284 -** Used only when necessary for quality or feasibility 285 -** Must be clearly **disclosed to the user** at point of use 286 -** AKEL must label which parts of its output derive from proprietary tools 287 -** Surrounding **integration logic remains open** (MIT/AGPL or compatible) and is documented 288 - 289 -**Rules:** 290 - 291 -* No deployment may suggest "fully open" AI if proprietary models are used without disclosure 292 -* For high-impact reasoning (e.g. health, politics, safety-critical topics), **open, auditable models** are preferred wherever feasible 293 -* Where proprietary models are unavoidable, additional care is taken to: 294 -** Document limitations 295 -** Avoid overstating certainty 296 -** Keep reasoning layers as transparent as possible 297 - 298 -=== 6.2 Prompts, Pipelines and Integration Code === 299 - 300 -* Orchestration code, pipelines and evaluation logic around AKEL are treated as part of the **open FactHarbor codebase** (MIT or AGPL) 301 -* Where prompts or model configurations are licensed in a way that restricts publication, this must be documented clearly, and safe abstractions should be used in public documentation 302 - 303 -=== 6.3 AI Prompts and Orchestration === 304 - 305 -* Prompts, system instructions, and orchestration code are considered **Code** and licensed under **MIT** or **AGPL** (depending on component) 306 -* They must be visible in the repository to ensure the system is not a 'black box' 307 -* If a proprietary model requires a prompt that cannot be shared (e.g. contractual restriction), that component cannot be part of the open core 308 - 309 ---- 310 - 311 -== 7. Third-Party Libraries and Components == 312 - 313 -FactHarbor depends on third-party libraries under: 314 - 315 -* Permissive licenses (MIT, Apache-2.0, BSD), and/or 316 -* Other compatible open-source licenses 317 - 318 -**Requirements:** 319 - 320 -* All dependencies must be **license-compatible** with: 321 -** The MIT/AGPL-licensed code, and 322 -** The overall FactHarbor licensing strategy 323 -* License information is documented in: 324 -** `/LICENSE` and, where applicable, `/NOTICE` 325 -** A dedicated "Third-Party Licenses" section in project documentation 326 - 327 -FactHarbor actively avoids dependencies that: 328 - 329 -* Restrict redistribution in ways incompatible with open-source norms 330 -* Prevent network users from accessing the relevant source 331 -* Conflict with the project's transparency and licensing goals 332 - 333 ---- 334 - 335 -== 8. Repository Standards == 336 - 337 -Each official FactHarbor repository must follow a minimum standard. 338 - 339 -=== 8.1 Required Files === 340 - 341 -Each repository should contain at least: 342 - 343 -* **README** — purpose, scope, status, and how to use it 344 -* **LICENSE** — the applicable license(s) for the repository 345 -* **CONTRIBUTING** — how to propose changes; coding/writing guidelines 346 -* **CODEOWNERS** — who is responsible for which parts 347 -* **CHANGELOG** — human-readable log of important changes 348 -* **SECURITY** (or SECURITY.md) — how to report vulnerabilities and how they are handled 349 - 350 -=== 8.2 Prohibited Content === 351 - 352 -FactHarbor repositories must **not** contain: 353 - 354 -* Purely ideological advocacy texts unrelated to the project's purpose 355 -* Opaque binaries or artefacts that cannot reasonably be inspected or reproduced 356 -* Embedded secrets (API keys, passwords, private tokens) 357 -* Content that materially contradicts the stated licenses or governance rules 358 - 359 ---- 360 - 361 -== 9. Attribution of Derivative Works == 362 - 363 -If you create a derivative work based on FactHarbor materials, please attribute it as follows: 364 - 365 -=== Documentation & Specifications (CC BY-SA 4.0) === 366 - 367 -{{code}} 368 368 This work, '[Your Work Name]', is a derivative of 'FactHarbor' by Robert Schaub 369 -and the FactHarbor community. '[Your Work Name]' is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 370 -by [Your Name]. 72 +and the FactHarbor community. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 by [Your Name]. 371 371 {{/code}} 372 372 373 -=== Code - MIT Licensed Components === 374 - 75 +**Code (MIT):** 375 375 {{code}} 376 376 Based on FactHarbor by Robert Schaub and contributors 377 377 Licensed under MIT License 378 -Original source: https://github.com/factharbor/[repository-name] 379 379 {{/code}} 380 380 381 -=== Code - AGPL Licensed Components (Core Engine) === 382 - 81 +**Code (AGPL):** 383 383 {{code}} 384 384 Based on FactHarbor Core Engine by Robert Schaub and contributors 385 385 Licensed under GNU AGPL v3.0 386 -Source code available at: https://github.com/factharbor/[repository-name]85 +Source code available at: [repository URL] 387 387 {{/code}} 388 388 389 -=== Databases (ODbL) === 390 - 88 +**Databases (ODbL):** 391 391 {{code}} 392 - This databaseis derived from FactHarborcurateddata by Robert Schaub393 - and the FactHarbor community.Licensed under ODbL by [Your Name].90 +Derived from FactHarbor data by Robert Schaub and the FactHarbor community. 91 +Licensed under ODbL by [Your Name]. 394 394 {{/code}} 395 395 396 - Pleasereplaceplaceholderslike'[YourWork Name]' and'[YourName]' with actual values.94 +== AI Models & Third-Party Components == 397 397 398 ---- 96 +**AKEL (AI Knowledge Extraction Layer):** 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) 399 399 400 -== 10. Organisational Transparency == 102 +**Third-Party Libraries:** 103 +* Must be license-compatible with MIT/AGPL 104 +* Documented in LICENSE/NOTICE files 401 401 402 - FactHarboris committed to exceptional transparencyinall aspects ofitsoperations, governance, and finances. This commitment is essentialto build trust inasystem claiming tosupport well-groundedjudgments.106 +== Organizational Transparency == 403 403 404 - === 10.1Financial Transparency===108 +FactHarbor commits to publishing: 405 405 406 -We commit to publishing annually: 110 +**Annually:** 111 +* Financial statements 112 +* Income sources and expenses 113 +* Major funding relationships 407 407 408 -* Complete financial statements (audited where possible) 409 -* Swiss tax filings (annual statements per Swiss law) 410 -* Income sources in aggregate (grants, donations, sponsorships) 411 -* Expense breakdown by category 412 -* Compensation ranges for staff roles (not individual salaries) 413 -* Major funding relationships and partnerships 115 +**Twice Yearly:** 116 +* Transparency reports 117 +* AKEL performance metrics 118 +* Content moderation statistics 414 414 415 -=== 10.2 Governance Transparency === 120 +**Ongoing:** 121 +* Governance documents 122 +* Policy changes 123 +* Incident reports 416 416 417 - We committo publishing:125 +See [[Transparency Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Transparency-Policy]] for details. 418 418 419 -* All governance documents (bylaws, policies, procedures) 420 -* Governing Team composition and meeting schedules 421 -* Governing Team meeting minutes (with narrow exceptions for privacy, security, or legal matters) 422 -* Policy changes with rationale and effective dates 423 -* Decision-making process documentation 424 -* Conflict of interest policies and disclosures 127 +== Disclaimer == 425 425 426 -=== 10.3 OperationalTransparency ===129 +=== No Warranty === 427 427 428 -We commit to publishing: 429 - 430 -* Transparency reports (published twice yearly) 431 -* Content moderation statistics and practices 432 -* AKEL performance metrics and audit results 433 -* Risk tier assignment statistics 434 -* Partnership agreements and funding relationships 435 -* Incident reports (security, moderation, governance) 436 -* System uptime and performance data 437 - 438 -=== 10.4 Privacy Protection === 439 - 440 -While maintaining organisational transparency, we protect: 441 - 442 -* Individual user privacy and personal data 443 -* Security vulnerabilities (until patched, typically 30-90 days) 444 -* Personnel matters and personal information 445 -* Ongoing legal matters (until resolved) 446 -* Whistleblower and abuse reports 447 -* Authentication credentials and sensitive operational details 448 - 449 -=== 10.5 Review and Oversight === 450 - 451 -* Annual review of all information marked "private" 452 -* Public reporting on transparency compliance 453 -* Community input opportunities on transparency policies 454 -* Appeals process for information requests 455 -* Independent transparency audits (when feasible) 456 - 457 -See [[Transparency Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Transparency-Policy]] for complete details. 458 - 459 ---- 460 - 461 -== 11. Legal Disclaimer == 462 - 463 -=== 11.1 No Liability for Results === 464 - 465 -The materials, tools, and resources provided by FactHarbor can be used by any entity or organization. 466 - 467 -**The creators, contributors, and maintainers of FactHarbor are not liable for:** 468 - 469 -* The achievement of certain objectives or results by entities/organizations using FactHarbor materials 470 -* Decisions made based on FactHarbor analyses or outputs 471 -* Errors, inaccuracies, or incompleteness in analyses or data 472 -* Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages 473 - 474 -=== 11.2 "As Is" Service === 475 - 476 -FactHarbor is provided **"AS IS"** without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to: 477 - 478 -* Warranties of merchantability 479 -* Fitness for a particular purpose 480 -* Non-infringement 131 +FactHarbor is provided **"AS IS"** without warranty of any kind, including: 132 +* Merchantability 133 +* Fitness for purpose 481 481 * Accuracy or completeness 135 +* Uninterrupted service 482 482 483 -=== 11.3 ContentAccuracy ===137 +=== No Liability === 484 484 485 -* We do not guarantee the accuracy of user-submitted content 486 -* Evaluations represent community assessments, not absolute truth 487 -* Use your own judgment when relying on information 139 +FactHarbor creators, contributors, and operators are **not liable** for: 140 +* Decisions made based on FactHarbor analyses 141 +* Errors, inaccuracies, or incompleteness 142 +* Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages 488 488 489 -=== 11.4 Availability ===144 +=== Educational Purpose Only === 490 490 491 -We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. 492 - 493 -=== 11.5 Educational and Informational Purpose === 494 - 495 -FactHarbor analyses, verdicts, and evidence models are intended for **educational and informational purposes only**. They should not be considered as: 496 - 497 -* Professional advice (legal, medical, financial, or otherwise) 146 +FactHarbor analyses are for **educational and informational purposes**. They are not: 147 +* Professional advice (legal, medical, financial) 498 498 * Definitive truth or final judgments 499 -* Replacements for independent verification and critical thinking 500 -* Absolute or infallible assessments 149 +* Replacements for independent verification 501 501 502 -**Users are encouraged to:** 503 - 151 +**Users should:** 504 504 * Verify information independently 505 505 * Consult qualified professionals when appropriate 506 506 * Apply critical thinking and judgment 507 -* Understand the limitations and assumptions of AI-generated analyses 508 508 509 - ---156 +=== Privacy === 510 510 511 - ==12. PrivacyandDataHandling==158 +User privacy is protected per applicable laws (Swiss FADP, EU GDPR). 512 512 513 -* **User Privacy**: FactHarbor respects user privacy and handles personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws (Swiss FADP, EU GDPR) 514 -* **Transparency**: Data processing practices are documented and publicly available 515 -* **No Hidden Data Collection**: All data collection and usage is clearly disclosed 160 +See [[Privacy Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Privacy-Policy]] for details. 516 516 517 - See[[Privacy Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Privacy-Policy]]for complete details.162 +== Governing Law == 518 518 519 - ---164 +These terms are governed by **Swiss law** under Swiss jurisdiction. 520 520 521 -== 13. Third-Party Contentand AI Models ==166 +== Changes to Terms == 522 522 523 -* **AI-Generated Content**: Some FactHarbor outputs are generated using AI models (AKEL system) 524 -** Proprietary models (where used) are clearly disclosed at point of use 525 -** AI-generated content is marked with **AuthorType = AI** 526 -* **Web Search Results**: Evidence may be sourced from third-party websites and search results 527 -* **No Endorsement**: Inclusion of third-party content does not constitute endorsement 528 -* **Third-Party Licenses**: External content remains subject to its original licensing terms 168 +License terms may be updated with: 169 +* Clear versioning and documentation 170 +* Community announcement 171 +* Prospective application (existing content remains under original terms) 529 529 530 - ---173 +== License Summary == 531 531 532 -== 14. Limitation of Liability == 175 +| **Content Type** | **License** | **Key Principle** | 176 +|---|---|---| 177 +| Documentation | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Share openly, attribute, share-alike | 178 +| Protocol & Data Model | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Open specs, trademark-protected brand | 179 +| Code (Default) | MIT | Maximum reuse | 180 +| Code (Core/AKEL) | AGPL-3.0 | Network transparency | 181 +| Structured Data | ODbL | Open data, share-alike | 533 533 534 - Tothe maximum extent permitted by law, FactHarbor and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect,incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.183 +== Contact == 535 535 536 ---- 537 - 538 -== 15. Governing Law == 539 - 540 -These licensing terms and disclaimers are governed by **Swiss law**. Disputes will be resolved under Swiss jurisdiction. 541 - 542 ---- 543 - 544 -== 16. Changes to License Terms == 545 - 546 -FactHarbor reserves the right to update these license terms. Any changes will be: 547 - 548 -* Documented with clear versioning 549 -* Announced to the community 550 -* Applied prospectively (existing content remains under original terms unless explicitly migrated) 551 - 552 -Material changes will be announced with reasonable notice. 553 - 554 ---- 555 - 556 -== 17. Contact and Questions == 557 - 558 -For questions about licensing, attribution, or use of FactHarbor materials: 559 - 560 560 * **Project Website**: [[https://schaubgroup.ch/bin/view/FactHarbor/]] 561 -* **Licensing Questions**: [Contact information to be established] 562 -* **General Questions**: [Contact information to be established] 186 +* **Licensing Questions**: [To be established] 563 563 564 - ---188 +== Related Pages == 565 565 566 -== 18. Related Policies == 567 - 568 568 * [[Privacy Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Privacy-Policy]] 569 569 * [[Terms of Service>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Terms-of-Service]] 570 570 * [[Transparency Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Transparency-Policy]] 571 -* [[Security Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Security-Policy]] 572 572 * [[Contributor License Agreement>>FactHarbor.Organisation.CLA]] 573 573 * [[Governance>>FactHarbor.Organisation.Governance.WebHome]] 574 -* [[Finance & Compliance>>FactHarbor.Organisation.Finance-Compliance]] 575 575 576 ---- 577 - 578 578 **© 2024-2025 by Robert Schaub and the FactHarbor Community** 579 579 580 -**FactHarbor** is a registered trademark. Use of theFactHarborname and logo requiresexplicit permission.198 +**FactHarbor** is a trademark. Use of the name and logo requires permission. 581 581 582 ---- 583 - 584 -== License Summary Table == 585 - 586 -| **Content Type** | **License** | **Key Principle** | 587 -|---|---|---| 588 -| Documentation | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Share openly, attribute, share-alike | 589 -| Protocol & Data Model | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Open specifications, trademark-protected brand | 590 -| Code (Default) | MIT | Maximum reuse, minimal restrictions | 591 -| Code (Core Engine/AKEL) | AGPL-3.0 | Network transparency, prevent black boxes | 592 -| Structured Data | ODbL | Open data, share-alike for databases | 593 - 594 ---- 595 - 596 -**FactHarbor Mission**: Bring clarity and transparency to unclear, controversial, and misleading information by shedding light on the context, assumptions, and evidence behind claims. 597 - 598 -**Core Values:** 599 - 600 -* 🌍 **Non-profit organization** – No commercial interests 601 -* 📖 **Fully open source** – All code and methodology public 602 -* 🔍 **Complete transparency** – No hidden algorithms 603 -* 🆓 **Accessible to everyone** – No paywalls or restrictions 604 - 605 ---- 606 - 607 -**Version:** Based on FactHarbor V0.9.69 608 -**Status:** Draft - To be finalized before launch 200 +**Core Values:** Non-profit | Open Source | Transparent | Accessible to All