📄 Disclaimer & Legal Trigger
1. Purpose of the Disclaimer
- Before using Gecian Hub, users must acknowledge a disclaimer.
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This ensures legal awareness and consent for terms of use, especially regarding:
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Responsibility for posted content
- Project limitations
- Data handling practices
2. How the Disclaimer Works
- The disclaimer triggers once per device/browser.
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We use IndexedDB in the browser to remember if a user has accepted:
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If IndexedDB is present, the disclaimer does not trigger again.
- If IndexedDB is cleared or missing (e.g., new browser/device), the disclaimer will trigger again.
⚠️ This is intentional and recommended by legal counsel.
3. Legal Rationale
- The lawyer advised that a visible acknowledgment should be kept for each user session.
- IndexedDB provides a lightweight, local-only solution without storing personal data.
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This ensures:
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Compliance with legal advice
- No personal data storage
- Users are aware of their responsibilities
4. Responsibility Statement
- Gecian Hub does not store personal data.
- The disclaimer only tracks acknowledgment locally for a device/browser.
- If a user clears IndexedDB or switches devices, the disclaimer will reappear.
⚠️ Future contributors or leads must not bypass or remove this mechanism, as it is a legal requirement.
5. Contributor Notes
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Contributors implementing new features should:
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Respect the disclaimer trigger
- Avoid storing personal information without legal approval
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Consult the core lead if a feature requires tracking users
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The project cannot be held liable if a contributor bypasses this disclaimer or misuses user data.