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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:**
16 {{code}}
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