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):
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• 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:
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• 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 == | Content Type | License | Key Principle |

• Licensing Questions: [To be established] == Related Pages == * Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service
• Transparency Policy
• Contributor License Agreement
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