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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 | 15 | === Documentation === |
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2.1 | 17 | All general **documentation** (organizational and technical) is licensed under: |
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2.1 | 19 | * **[[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 | 21 | **You may:** |
| 22 | * Use, share, and adapt the documentation (including commercially) | ||
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1.1 | 23 | |
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2.1 | 24 | **You must:** |
| 25 | * Provide attribution to FactHarbor | ||
| 26 | * Share derivative works under CC BY-SA 4.0 | ||
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2.1 | 28 | **Exception:** Security-sensitive documentation may be published partially or kept internal. |
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2.1 | 30 | === Core Protocol & Data Model === |
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2.1 | 32 | The **core protocol** and **data model** are licensed under: |
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2.1 | 34 | * **[[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 | 36 | **You may:** |
| 37 | * Use, implement, and modify the protocol/data model | ||
| 38 | * Publish derivative specifications under CC BY-SA 4.0 | ||
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2.1 | 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 | ||
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2.1 | 46 | === Code === |
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2.1 | 48 | **Default License:** **[[MIT License>>https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT]]** |
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1.1 | 49 | |
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2.1 | 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 | ||
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2.1 | 55 | **Rationale:** AGPL-3.0 prevents black-box network services that contradict our transparency mission. |
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2.1 | 57 | === Structured Data === |
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2.1 | 59 | Curated knowledge and datasets are licensed under: |
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| 61 | * **[[Open Database License (ODbL)>>https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/]]** | ||
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2.1 | 63 | This ensures derivative databases remain open and prevents proprietary capture of community data. |
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2.1 | 65 | == Attribution == |
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2.1 | 67 | When creating derivative works, attribute as follows: |
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2.1 | 69 | **Documentation/Specifications:** |
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1.1 | 70 | {{code}} |
| 71 | This work, '[Your Work Name]', is a derivative of 'FactHarbor' by Robert Schaub | ||
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2.1 | 72 | and the FactHarbor community. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 by [Your Name]. |
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1.1 | 73 | {{/code}} |
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2.1 | 75 | **Code (MIT):** |
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1.1 | 76 | {{code}} |
| 77 | Based on FactHarbor by Robert Schaub and contributors | ||
| 78 | Licensed under MIT License | ||
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2.1 | 81 | **Code (AGPL):** |
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1.1 | 82 | {{code}} |
| 83 | Based on FactHarbor Core Engine by Robert Schaub and contributors | ||
| 84 | Licensed under GNU AGPL v3.0 | ||
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2.1 | 85 | Source code available at: [repository URL] |
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1.1 | 86 | {{/code}} |
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2.1 | 88 | **Databases (ODbL):** |
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1.1 | 89 | {{code}} |
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2.1 | 90 | Derived from FactHarbor data by Robert Schaub and the FactHarbor community. |
| 91 | Licensed under ODbL by [Your Name]. | ||
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1.1 | 92 | {{/code}} |
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2.1 | 94 | == AI Models & Third-Party Components == |
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2.1 | 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) | ||
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2.1 | 102 | **Third-Party Libraries:** |
| 103 | * Must be license-compatible with MIT/AGPL | ||
| 104 | * Documented in LICENSE/NOTICE files | ||
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2.1 | 106 | == Organizational Transparency == |
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1.1 | 107 | |
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2.1 | 108 | FactHarbor commits to publishing: |
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2.1 | 110 | **Annually:** |
| 111 | * Financial statements | ||
| 112 | * Income sources and expenses | ||
| 113 | * Major funding relationships | ||
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2.1 | 115 | **Twice Yearly:** |
| 116 | * Transparency reports | ||
| 117 | * AKEL performance metrics | ||
| 118 | * Content moderation statistics | ||
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2.1 | 120 | **Ongoing:** |
| 121 | * Governance documents | ||
| 122 | * Policy changes | ||
| 123 | * Incident reports | ||
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2.1 | 125 | See [[Transparency Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Transparency-Policy]] for details. |
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2.1 | 127 | == Disclaimer == |
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2.1 | 129 | === No Warranty === |
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2.1 | 131 | FactHarbor is provided **"AS IS"** without warranty of any kind, including: |
| 132 | * Merchantability | ||
| 133 | * Fitness for purpose | ||
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1.1 | 134 | * Accuracy or completeness |
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2.1 | 135 | * Uninterrupted service |
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2.1 | 137 | === No Liability === |
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2.1 | 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 | ||
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1.1 | 143 | |
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2.1 | 144 | === Educational Purpose Only === |
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2.1 | 146 | FactHarbor analyses are for **educational and informational purposes**. They are not: |
| 147 | * Professional advice (legal, medical, financial) | ||
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1.1 | 148 | * Definitive truth or final judgments |
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2.1 | 149 | * Replacements for independent verification |
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2.1 | 151 | **Users should:** |
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1.1 | 152 | * Verify information independently |
| 153 | * Consult qualified professionals when appropriate | ||
| 154 | * Apply critical thinking and judgment | ||
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2.1 | 156 | === Privacy === |
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2.1 | 158 | User privacy is protected per applicable laws (Swiss FADP, EU GDPR). |
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2.1 | 160 | See [[Privacy Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Privacy-Policy]] for details. |
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2.1 | 162 | == Governing Law == |
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2.1 | 164 | These terms are governed by **Swiss law** under Swiss jurisdiction. |
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2.1 | 166 | == Changes to Terms == |
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2.1 | 168 | License terms may be updated with: |
| 169 | * Clear versioning and documentation | ||
| 170 | * Community announcement | ||
| 171 | * Prospective application (existing content remains under original terms) | ||
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2.1 | 173 | == License Summary == |
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2.1 | 175 | | **Content Type** | **License** | **Key Principle** | |
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| 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 | | ||
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2.1 | 183 | == Contact == |
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1.1 | 184 | |
| 185 | * **Project Website**: [[https://schaubgroup.ch/bin/view/FactHarbor/]] | ||
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2.1 | 186 | * **Licensing Questions**: [To be established] |
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2.1 | 188 | == Related Pages == |
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| 190 | * [[Privacy Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Privacy-Policy]] | ||
| 191 | * [[Terms of Service>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Terms-of-Service]] | ||
| 192 | * [[Transparency Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Transparency-Policy]] | ||
| 193 | * [[Contributor License Agreement>>FactHarbor.Organisation.CLA]] | ||
| 194 | * [[Governance>>FactHarbor.Organisation.Governance.WebHome]] | ||
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| 196 | **© 2024-2025 by Robert Schaub and the FactHarbor Community** | ||
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2.1 | 198 | **FactHarbor** is a trademark. Use of the name and logo requires permission. |
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1.1 | 199 | |
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2.1 | 200 | **Core Values:** Non-profit | Open Source | Transparent | Accessible to All |