License and Disclaimer

Overview

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.

FactHarbor operates under a multi-license model:

• Documentation and specifications: CC BY-SA 4.0
• Code: MIT (default) or AGPL-3.0 (core components)
• Structured data: Open Database License (ODbL)

Licensing

Documentation

All general documentation (organizational and technical) is licensed under:

• Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

You may:

• Use, share, and adapt the documentation (including commercially)

You must:

• Provide attribution to FactHarbor
• Share derivative works under CC BY-SA 4.0

Exception: Security-sensitive documentation may be published partially or kept internal.

Core Protocol & Data Model

The core protocol and data model are licensed under:

• Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

You may:

• Use, implement, and modify the protocol/data model
• Publish derivative specifications under CC BY-SA 4.0

You must:

• Attribute to FactHarbor
• Use different branding (the "FactHarbor" name is trademark-protected)
• State derivation from FactHarbor protocol
• Share derivatives under CC BY-SA 4.0

Code

Default License: MIT License

Core Components License: AGPL-3.0 for:

• Core verdict engine
• AKEL reasoning logic
• Scenario evaluation engine

Rationale: AGPL-3.0 prevents black-box network services that contradict our transparency mission.

Structured Data

Curated knowledge and datasets are licensed under:

• Open Database License (ODbL)

This ensures derivative databases remain open and prevents proprietary capture of community data.

Attribution

When creating derivative works, attribute as follows:

Documentation/Specifications:
This work, '[Your Work Name]', is a derivative of 'FactHarbor' by Robert Schaub
and the FactHarbor community. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 by [Your Name].

Code (MIT):
Based on FactHarbor by Robert Schaub and contributors
Licensed under MIT License

Code (AGPL):
Based on FactHarbor Core Engine by Robert Schaub and contributors
Licensed under GNU AGPL v3.0
Source code available at: [repository URL]

Databases (ODbL):
Derived from FactHarbor data by Robert Schaub and the FactHarbor community.
Licensed under ODbL by [Your Name].

AI Models & Third-Party Components

AKEL (AI Knowledge Extraction Layer):

• Open-source models preferred
• Proprietary models allowed but must be disclosed to users
• AI-generated content marked with AuthorType = AI
• Integration code remains open (MIT/AGPL)

Third-Party Libraries:

• Must be license-compatible with MIT/AGPL
• Documented in LICENSE/NOTICE files

Organizational Transparency

FactHarbor commits to publishing:

Annually:

• Financial statements
• Income sources and expenses
• Major funding relationships

Twice Yearly:

• Transparency reports
• AKEL performance metrics
• Content moderation statistics

Ongoing:

• Governance documents
• Policy changes
• Incident reports

See Transparency Policy for details.

Disclaimer

No Warranty

FactHarbor is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind, including:

• Merchantability
• Fitness for purpose
• Accuracy or completeness
• Uninterrupted service

No Liability

FactHarbor creators, contributors, and operators are not liable for:

• Decisions made based on FactHarbor analyses
• Errors, inaccuracies, or incompleteness
• Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

Educational Purpose Only

FactHarbor analyses are for educational and informational purposes. They are not:

• Professional advice (legal, medical, financial)
• Definitive truth or final judgments
• Replacements for independent verification

Users should:

• Verify information independently
• Consult qualified professionals when appropriate
• Apply critical thinking and judgment

Privacy

User privacy is protected per applicable laws (Swiss FADP, EU GDPR).

See Privacy Policy for details.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by Swiss law under Swiss jurisdiction.

Changes to Terms

License terms may be updated with:

• Clear versioning and documentation
• Community announcement
• Prospective application (existing content remains under original terms)

License Summary

Contact

• Project Website: https://schaubgroup.ch/bin/view/FactHarbor/
• Licensing Questions: [To be established]

Related Pages

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service
• Transparency Policy
• Contributor License Agreement
• Governance

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FactHarbor is a trademark. Use of the name and logo requires permission.

Core Values: Non-profit | Open Source | Transparent | Accessible to All