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1 = License and Disclaimer =
2
3 == Overview ==
4
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)
12
13 == Licensing ==
14
15 === Documentation ===
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17 All general **documentation** (organizational and technical) is licensed under:
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19 * **[[Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)>>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/]]**
20
21 **You may:**
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23 * Use, share, and adapt the documentation (including commercially)
24
25 **You must:**
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27 * Provide attribution to FactHarbor
28 * Share derivative works under CC BY-SA 4.0
29
30 **Exception:** Security-sensitive documentation may be published partially or kept internal.
31
32 === Core Protocol & Data Model ===
33
34 The **core protocol** and **data model** are licensed under:
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36 * **[[Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)>>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/]]**
37
38 **You may:**
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40 * Use, implement, and modify the protocol/data model
41 * Publish derivative specifications under CC BY-SA 4.0
42
43 **You must:**
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45 * Attribute to FactHarbor
46 * Use different branding (the "FactHarbor" name is trademark-protected)
47 * State derivation from FactHarbor protocol
48 * Share derivatives under CC BY-SA 4.0
49
50 === Code ===
51
52 **Default License:** **[[MIT License>>https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT]]**
53
54 **Core Components License:** **[[AGPL-3.0>>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.en.html]]** for:
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56 * Core verdict engine
57 * AKEL reasoning logic
58 * Scenario evaluation engine
59
60 **Rationale:** AGPL-3.0 prevents black-box network services that contradict our transparency mission.
61
62 === Structured Data ===
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64 Curated knowledge and datasets are licensed under:
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66 * **[[Open Database License (ODbL)>>https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/]]**
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68 This ensures derivative databases remain open and prevents proprietary capture of community data.
69
70 == Attribution ==
71
72 When creating derivative works, attribute as follows:
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74 **Documentation/Specifications:**
75 {{code}}This work, '[Your Work Name]', is a derivative of 'FactHarbor' by Robert Schaub
76 and the FactHarbor community. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 by [Your Name].{{/code}}
77
78 **Code (MIT):**
79 {{code}}Based on FactHarbor by Robert Schaub and contributors
80 Licensed under MIT License{{/code}}
81
82 **Code (AGPL):**
83 {{code}}Based on FactHarbor Core Engine by Robert Schaub and contributors
84 Licensed under GNU AGPL v3.0
85 Source code available at: [repository URL]{{/code}}
86
87 **Databases (ODbL):**
88 {{code}}Derived from FactHarbor data by Robert Schaub and the FactHarbor community.
89 Licensed under ODbL by [Your Name].{{/code}}
90
91 == AI Models & Third-Party Components ==
92
93 **AKEL (AI Knowledge Extraction Layer):**
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95 * Open-source models preferred
96 * Proprietary models allowed but must be disclosed to users
97 * AI-generated content marked with **AuthorType = AI**
98 * Integration code remains open (MIT/AGPL)
99
100 **Third-Party Libraries:**
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102 * Must be license-compatible with MIT/AGPL
103 * Documented in LICENSE/NOTICE files
104
105 == Organizational Transparency ==
106
107 FactHarbor commits to publishing:
108
109 **Annually:**
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111 * Financial statements
112 * Income sources and expenses
113 * Major funding relationships
114
115 **Twice Yearly:**
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117 * Transparency reports
118 * AKEL performance metrics
119 * Content moderation statistics
120
121 **Ongoing:**
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123 * Governance documents
124 * Policy changes
125 * Incident reports
126
127 See [[Transparency Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Transparency-Policy]] for details.
128
129 == Disclaimer ==
130
131 === No Warranty ===
132
133 FactHarbor is provided **"AS IS"** without warranty of any kind, including:
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135 * Merchantability
136 * Fitness for purpose
137 * Accuracy or completeness
138 * Uninterrupted service
139
140 === No Liability ===
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142 FactHarbor creators, contributors, and operators are **not liable** for:
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144 * Decisions made based on FactHarbor analyses
145 * Errors, inaccuracies, or incompleteness
146 * Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
147
148 === Educational Purpose Only ===
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150 FactHarbor analyses are for **educational and informational purposes**. They are not:
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152 * Professional advice (legal, medical, financial)
153 * Definitive truth or final judgments
154 * Replacements for independent verification
155
156 **Users should:**
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158 * Verify information independently
159 * Consult qualified professionals when appropriate
160 * Apply critical thinking and judgment
161
162 === Privacy ===
163
164 User privacy is protected per applicable laws (Swiss FADP, EU GDPR).
165
166 See [[Privacy Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Privacy-Policy]] for details.
167
168 == Governing Law ==
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170 These terms are governed by **Swiss law** under Swiss jurisdiction.
171
172 == Changes to Terms ==
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174 License terms may be updated with:
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176 * Clear versioning and documentation
177 * Community announcement
178 * Prospective application (existing content remains under original terms)
179
180 == License Summary ==
181
182 | **Content Type** | **License** | **Key Principle** |\\
183 |-|-|-|\\
184 | Documentation | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Share openly, attribute, share-alike |\\
185 | Protocol & Data Model | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Open specs, trademark-protected brand |\\
186 | Code (Default) | MIT | Maximum reuse |\\
187 | Code (Core/AKEL) | AGPL-3.0 | Network transparency |\\
188 | Structured Data | ODbL | Open data, share-alike |
189
190 == Contact ==
191
192 * **Project Website**: [[https://schaubgroup.ch/bin/view/FactHarbor/]]
193 * **Licensing Questions**: [To be established]
194
195 == Related Pages ==
196
197 * [[Privacy Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Privacy-Policy]]
198 * [[Terms of Service>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Terms-of-Service]]
199 * [[Transparency Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Transparency-Policy]]
200 * [[Contributor License Agreement>>FactHarbor.Organisation.CLA]]
201 * [[Governance>>Archive.FactHarbor.Organisation.Governance.WebHome]]
202
203 **© 2024-2025 by Robert Schaub and the FactHarbor Community**
204
205 **FactHarbor** is a trademark. Use of the name and logo requires permission.
206
207 **Core Values:** Non-profit | Open Source | Transparent | Accessible to All