Legal Terms and Conditions
Subtext Systems provides research tools, risk assessments, and analytical frameworks for informational and research purposes. Our platforms present comparative analysis based on publicly available data and should not be interpreted as predictive forecasting, investment advice, or operational recommendations.
By accessing and using this website and our research outputs, you agree to the terms outlined below. These terms are designed to protect both users and the intellectual property of Subtext Systems while enabling responsible use of our research for educational, academic, and policy analysis purposes.
All analytical outputs, methodological frameworks, and research findings represent scholarly assessment and should be interpreted within appropriate institutional and academic contexts. Users are encouraged to consult additional sources and domain expertise when applying our findings to specific policy or research questions.
Licensing and Usage
Subtext Systems research content, methodologies, and analytical outputs are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute our materials in any medium or format
- Cite — reference our findings in academic, policy, and educational contexts
- Archive — preserve our content for research and institutional purposes
Under the following conditions:
- Attribution — You must provide appropriate credit, link to the license, and indicate if changes were made
- NonCommercial — You may not use our materials for commercial purposes without explicit permission
- NoDerivatives — Our content may not be remixed, transformed, or modified without authorization
Proper attribution should include: "Source: Subtext Systems (2025). Available at: https://subtextsystems.com"
Intellectual Property
Proprietary Methods: Subtext Systems retains all rights to proprietary analytical methodologies, modeling frameworks, and software implementations. While research outputs may be shared under Creative Commons licensing, the underlying methods, algorithms, and technical implementations remain the intellectual property of Subtext Systems LLC.
Branding and Identity: The Subtext Systems name, logos, visual identity, and project names (including "Collapse Risk Observatory," "Heavy Industry Transition Atlas," and related branding) are trademarks of Subtext Systems LLC and may not be used without permission.
Data Sources: While our analytical outputs are available under CC licensing, underlying data sources maintain their original licensing terms. Users must comply with the licensing requirements of all component datasets when using or redistributing our materials.
Limitation of Liability
Research Purpose Only: Subtext Systems LLC provides information for research and educational purposes only and assumes no responsibility for actions taken based on this information. Our outputs are not intended for, and should not be used as the basis for, investment decisions, policy implementation, humanitarian response, or operational planning without additional validation and expert consultation.
Disclaimer of Warranties: All content is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We make no representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of our analysis, nor do we guarantee that our findings will be error-free or continuously available.
Limitation of Damages: Subtext Systems LLC shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of our content, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or business opportunities.
Professional Independence: Our analytical outputs represent independent scholarly assessment and do not constitute political judgment, policy recommendation, or endorsement of any government, organization, or intervention.
Users acknowledge that complex systems analysis requires nuanced understanding that extends beyond quantitative indicators. Our findings should complement, not replace, detailed domain expertise and contextual analysis.
Use Disclaimer
No Investment Advice: Nothing on this website should be construed as investment, financial, or commercial advice. Our risk assessments and analytical frameworks are designed for research purposes and should not influence investment decisions without independent financial consultation.
No Operational Early Warning: While our tools may assess various risk factors, they are not designed or intended to provide operational early warning systems for humanitarian, security, or emergency response purposes.
Academic and Policy Use: Our outputs are best suited for academic research, policy analysis, strategic planning, and educational purposes within appropriate institutional contexts.
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Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Subtext Systems LLC reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Users will be notified of material changes through website announcements.