1. TERMS OF ENGAGEMENT & DISCLAIMER
1. Nature of Advice & Limitation of Liability
- Nature of Advice: KINTECi | Gould Forensic Architecture provides specialised Forensic Systems Analysis and Technical Architectural Consulting.
- Whilst the Principal acts as an Expert Witness and Shadow Expert in contentious proceedings, material published on this website, preliminary correspondence, and technical white papers constitute Technical Opinion only, not Legal Advice. Instructing parties must rely on their own independent legal counsel for matters of law.
- Limitation of Liability: Information on this platform is published for general technical guidance regarding architectural causation and DORA compliance. Gould Forensic Architecture accepts no liability for decisions or actions taken solely in reliance on the content of this site. Formal liability and professional duties attach exclusively upon the formal execution of a signed Letter of Engagement or terms under CPR Part 35.
2. Intellectual Property & Copyright Notice
- Proprietary Frameworks: The Autonomous Captain Twin (ACT) protocol, the Code Kinetic Insurance (CKI) framework, and all associated technical White Papers remain the exclusive Intellectual Property of Ian Gould.
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