diff --git a/DISCLAIMER.md b/DISCLAIMER.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..68a7a61 --- /dev/null +++ b/DISCLAIMER.md @@ -0,0 +1,127 @@ +# Disclaimer + +**Last Updated: December 31, 2025** + +## IMPORTANT NOTICE + +Please read this disclaimer carefully before using any data, information, or resources provided by the Open Intelligence Index project. + +## Data Accuracy and Reliability + +### Crowd-Sourced Nature +The Open Intelligence Index is a **crowd-sourced** database. All information contained within this repository is submitted by community volunteers and contributors from around the world. We do not employ a dedicated research team to verify, validate, or fact-check submissions. + +### No Warranty or Guarantee +**THE DATA IN THIS INDEX IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED**, including but not limited to: + +- **Accuracy**: We make no guarantees about the correctness, completeness, or reliability of any information +- **Timeliness**: Information may be outdated. Companies change status, locations, ownership, and business models frequently +- **Verifiability**: Facts, figures, and descriptions have not been independently verified + +## Your Responsibilities + +### Verification Required +**Users must independently verify all information** before relying on it for any purpose. This includes but is not limited to: + +- Business decisions and investments +- Academic research or publications +- Journalism and reporting +- Partnership or employment considerations +- Product or service evaluations + +### Recommended Verification Steps +Before using any data from this index, you should: + +1. **Visit the official company website** to confirm current information +2. **Check official company registries** (e.g., SEC filings, Companies House, etc.) +3. **Review recent news and press releases** for up-to-date developments +4. **Contact the company directly** for critical information +5. **Cross-reference with multiple sources** to validate claims + +## Limitations of Liability + +### Not Responsible for Damages +The Open Intelligence Index project, its maintainers, contributors, and affiliated parties: + +- **Are not liable** for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the data +- **Assume no responsibility** for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this information +- **Provide no guarantees** regarding the continued existence, status, or legitimacy of any listed entity + +### Not Professional Advice +Information in this index constitutes: + +- **NOT investment advice** +- **NOT legal advice** +- **NOT financial advice** +- **NOT business recommendation** + +Consult appropriate professionals for decisions in these areas. + +## Data Source Attribution + +### Third-Party Information +Much of the data in this index is aggregated from publicly available sources, including: + +- Company websites and marketing materials +- Public databases and registries +- News articles and press releases +- Social media and professional networks +- Other public sources (which may themselves contain inaccuracies) + +### User Contributions +All submissions are made in good faith by contributors. Contributors may: + +- Have affiliations with listed companies (voluntary disclosure encouraged) +- Make unintentional errors +- Provide outdated information based on sources available at the time of submission + +## Non-Endorsement + +### No Affiliation or Endorsement +Inclusion of any company, product, service, or entity in this index: + +- **Does NOT constitute an endorsement** by the project or its maintainers +- **Does NOT imply verification** of legitimacy or quality +- **Does NOT indicate any affiliation** relationship +- **Should NOT be interpreted as a recommendation** + +## Dynamic Nature of Information + +### Subject to Change +The AI industry moves rapidly. Companies may: + +- Pivot, merge, acquire, or shut down +- Change business models or focus areas +- Update branding, names, or structures +- Cease operations or become inactive + +**We do not guarantee regular updates or real-time accuracy.** + +## Reporting Issues + +### Community-Driven Corrections +We rely on the community to maintain data quality. If you find: + +- Inaccurate information +- Outdated entries +- Companies that no longer exist +- Factual errors + +**Please report these issues** or submit a correction via pull request to help improve the index for everyone. + +## Usage Agreement + +By using the Open Intelligence Index, you acknowledge that you: + +1. **Understand** the crowd-sourced and unverified nature of the data +2. **Agree** to independently verify all information before use +3. **Accept** all responsibility for how you use this information +4. **Release** the project, its maintainers, and contributors from any liability + +## Contact + +For questions about this disclaimer or to report data issues, please open an issue in the GitHub repository. + +--- + +**REMEMBER: This is a community project, not an authoritative source. Always verify, always validate, always use multiple sources.** diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5ab874a..852c457 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -47,6 +47,7 @@ open-intelligence-index/ │ └── validate-schema.yml # CI validation pipeline ├── schema.yaml # Human-readable schema reference ├── CONTRIBUTING.md # Contribution guidelines +├── DISCLAIMER.md # Data usage disclaimer ├── LICENSE # MIT License └── README.md # This file ``` @@ -159,12 +160,14 @@ Be respectful, constructive, and inclusive. We aim to maintain a welcoming commu ## Disclaimer -**THE DATA IN THIS INDEX IS PROVIDED "AS IS" FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.** +**IMPORTANT**: This is a crowd-sourced database. All data is provided "AS IS" without warranty of any kind. -- **Accuracy**: While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee the completeness or correctness of all information. Companies change frequently, and data may become outdated. -- **Not Investment Advice**: This index should not be used as the basis for investment decisions. Always conduct your own due diligence. -- **Not Endorsement**: Inclusion in this index does not constitute an endorsement of any company, product, or service. -- **No Affiliation**: This project is not affiliated with any company listed herein. +**Please read our full [DISCLAIMER.md](DISCLAIMER.md) before using this data.** Key points: + +- Data is submitted by community volunteers and not independently verified +- You must independently verify all information before use +- Not responsible for inaccuracies, errors, or outdated information +- Inclusion does not constitute endorsement or recommendation ## Data Sources