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1.1 | 1 | = 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 |
| 2 | * Code: MIT (default) or AGPL-3.0 (core components) | ||
| 3 | * 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)>>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/]]** **You may:** | ||
| 4 | * Use, share, and adapt the documentation (including commercially) **You must:** | ||
| 5 | * Provide attribution to FactHarbor | ||
| 6 | * 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)>>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/]]** **You may:** | ||
| 7 | * Use, implement, and modify the protocol/data model | ||
| 8 | * Publish derivative specifications under CC BY-SA 4.0 **You must:** | ||
| 9 | * Attribute to FactHarbor | ||
| 10 | * Use different branding (the "FactHarbor" name is trademark-protected) | ||
| 11 | * State derivation from FactHarbor protocol | ||
| 12 | * Share derivatives under CC BY-SA 4.0 === Code === **Default License:** **[[MIT License>>https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT]]** **Core Components License:** **[[AGPL-3.0>>https://www.gnu.org/licenses/agpl-3.0.en.html]]** for: | ||
| 13 | * Core verdict engine | ||
| 14 | * AKEL reasoning logic | ||
| 15 | * 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)>>https://opendatacommons.org/licenses/odbl/]]** This ensures derivative databases remain open and prevents proprietary capture of community data. == Attribution == When creating derivative works, attribute as follows: **Documentation/Specifications:** | ||
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| 17 | 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]. | ||
| 18 | {{/code}} **Code (MIT):** | ||
| 19 | {{code}} | ||
| 20 | Based on FactHarbor by Robert Schaub and contributors | ||
| 21 | Licensed under MIT License | ||
| 22 | {{/code}} **Code (AGPL):** | ||
| 23 | {{code}} | ||
| 24 | Based on FactHarbor Core Engine by Robert Schaub and contributors | ||
| 25 | Licensed under GNU AGPL v3.0 | ||
| 26 | Source code available at: [repository URL] | ||
| 27 | {{/code}} **Databases (ODbL):** | ||
| 28 | {{code}} | ||
| 29 | Derived from FactHarbor data by Robert Schaub and the FactHarbor community. | ||
| 30 | Licensed under ODbL by [Your Name]. | ||
| 31 | {{/code}} == AI Models & Third-Party Components == **AKEL (AI Knowledge Extraction Layer):** | ||
| 32 | * Open-source models preferred | ||
| 33 | * Proprietary models allowed but must be disclosed to users | ||
| 34 | * AI-generated content marked with **AuthorType = AI** | ||
| 35 | * Integration code remains open (MIT/AGPL) **Third-Party Libraries:** | ||
| 36 | * Must be license-compatible with MIT/AGPL | ||
| 37 | * Documented in LICENSE/NOTICE files == Organizational Transparency == FactHarbor commits to publishing: **Annually:** | ||
| 38 | * Financial statements | ||
| 39 | * Income sources and expenses | ||
| 40 | * Major funding relationships **Twice Yearly:** | ||
| 41 | * Transparency reports | ||
| 42 | * AKEL performance metrics | ||
| 43 | * Content moderation statistics **Ongoing:** | ||
| 44 | * Governance documents | ||
| 45 | * Policy changes | ||
| 46 | * Incident reports See [[Transparency Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Transparency-Policy]] for details. == Disclaimer == === No Warranty === FactHarbor is provided **"AS IS"** without warranty of any kind, including: | ||
| 47 | * Merchantability | ||
| 48 | * Fitness for purpose | ||
| 49 | * Accuracy or completeness | ||
| 50 | * Uninterrupted service === No Liability === FactHarbor creators, contributors, and operators are **not liable** for: | ||
| 51 | * Decisions made based on FactHarbor analyses | ||
| 52 | * Errors, inaccuracies, or incompleteness | ||
| 53 | * Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages === Educational Purpose Only === FactHarbor analyses are for **educational and informational purposes**. They are not: | ||
| 54 | * Professional advice (legal, medical, financial) | ||
| 55 | * Definitive truth or final judgments | ||
| 56 | * Replacements for independent verification **Users should:** | ||
| 57 | * Verify information independently | ||
| 58 | * Consult qualified professionals when appropriate | ||
| 59 | * Apply critical thinking and judgment === Privacy === User privacy is protected per applicable laws (Swiss FADP, EU GDPR). See [[Privacy Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.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: | ||
| 60 | * Clear versioning and documentation | ||
| 61 | * Community announcement | ||
| 62 | * Prospective application (existing content remains under original terms) == License Summary == | **Content Type** | **License** | **Key Principle** | | ||
| 63 | |---|---|---| | ||
| 64 | | Documentation | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Share openly, attribute, share-alike | | ||
| 65 | | Protocol & Data Model | CC BY-SA 4.0 | Open specs, trademark-protected brand | | ||
| 66 | | Code (Default) | MIT | Maximum reuse | | ||
| 67 | | Code (Core/AKEL) | AGPL-3.0 | Network transparency | | ||
| 68 | | Structured Data | ODbL | Open data, share-alike | == Contact == * **Project Website**: [[https://schaubgroup.ch/bin/view/FactHarbor/]] | ||
| 69 | * **Licensing Questions**: [To be established] == Related Pages == * [[Privacy Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Privacy-Policy]] | ||
| 70 | * [[Terms of Service>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Terms-of-Service]] | ||
| 71 | * [[Transparency Policy>>FactHarbor.Organisation.How-We-Work-Together.Transparency-Policy]] | ||
| 72 | * [[Contributor License Agreement>>FactHarbor.Organisation.CLA]] | ||
| 73 | * [[Governance>>FactHarbor.Organisation.Governance.WebHome]] **© 2024-2025 by Robert Schaub and the FactHarbor Community** **FactHarbor** is a trademark. Use of the name and logo requires permission. **Core Values:** Non-profit | Open Source | Transparent | Accessible to All |