CEO.wiki General Disclaimer

Last Updated: October 19, 2025

1. General Overview

CEO.wiki ("the Platform," "we," "us," or "our") is a collaborative, community-driven online knowledge base focused on compiling, organizing, and publishing information about individuals in executive, leadership, entrepreneurial, and related roles worldwide. The Platform operates under a decentralized model, without centralized ownership or affiliation with any governmental, institutional, or commercial entity.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: CEO.wiki is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Wikipedia, the Wikimedia Foundation, or any of its projects, subsidiaries, or affiliates. Although CEO.wiki utilizes the open-source MediaWiki software—originally developed for use on Wikipedia—this software is freely available under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL) v2.0 or later, and its use by CEO.wiki implies no connection, endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, or association whatsoever with Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, or any related entities.

The name "CEO.wiki" refers solely to this independent project and does not suggest any relationship with other wiki-based platforms or organizations.

2. Use of Open-Source Software (MediaWiki)

The Platform uses MediaWiki, a freely available wiki engine licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). MediaWiki is software only, distributed under free and open-source licensing terms, and its use does not imply any relationship with Wikimedia Foundation, Wikipedia, or any of their affiliates, partners, or associated organizations.

CEO.wiki is maintained independently by its contributors and administrators and is governed by its own editorial policies, technical standards, community guidelines, and operational procedures. The Platform exercises complete editorial independence and makes its own decisions regarding content, policies, and operations without input, oversight, or direction from any external organization.

3. No Warranty of Accuracy or Reliability

The content presented on CEO.wiki is user-generated and provided on an "AS IS," "AS AVAILABLE," and "WITH ALL FAULTS" basis. While contributions may be reviewed, moderated, or edited by volunteer contributors or administrators, NO ASSURANCE, REPRESENTATION, OR WARRANTY is given as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, validity, or suitability for any purpose of the content, whether contributed by anonymous users, registered editors, administrators, or third parties.

CEO.wiki does NOT:

Conduct formal verification, fact-checking, or validation of information
Perform background checks or due diligence on subjects or contributors
Guarantee the current status, accuracy, or completeness of any information
Warrant that information complies with laws of any jurisdiction
Ensure that content is free from errors, omissions, or bias

Information may be outdated, misleading, incomplete, speculative, biased, defamatory, inaccurate, or erroneous. Content may be vandalized, manipulated, or otherwise compromised without immediate detection or correction.

CEO.wiki expressly disclaims all responsibility and legal liability for any errors, inaccuracies, omissions, misrepresentations, or false statements, and for any damages, losses, or harm arising from reliance on such content.

4. No Endorsement or Representation

The inclusion, mention, or description of any person, company, organization, trademark, product, service, or event in any article, page, or content does NOT constitute:

Endorsement, approval, or recommendation
Affiliation, partnership, or association
Verification, authentication, or validation
Sponsorship or commercial relationship
Agreement with views or positions expressed

All views, opinions, statements, and perspectives expressed in content, discussion pages, talk pages, or comments reflect solely the opinions of individual contributors and do NOT represent the views, positions, policies, or endorsements of CEO.wiki, its operators, administrators, or other contributors.

The Platform does NOT endorse, promote, verify, recommend, or assume responsibility for any:

Commercial products, services, or entities
Professional qualifications or credentials
Business practices or methodologies
Investment opportunities or financial arrangements
Legal positions or interpretations

5. No Legal, Financial, or Professional Advice

The information provided on CEO.wiki is for GENERAL INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY and should NOT be construed, interpreted, or relied upon as:

Legal advice or legal opinion
Financial, investment, or tax advice
Business or strategic advice
Medical, health, or wellness advice
Professional consulting or expert opinion
Career guidance or employment advice
Any other form of professional advice

NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT, ADVISOR-CLIENT, OR PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP is created by accessing, reading, or contributing to CEO.wiki. No information on this Platform constitutes or is intended to substitute for professional advice from qualified, licensed professionals in any jurisdiction.

Users are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for:

Obtaining appropriate professional advice before taking or refraining from any action
Verifying information through independent, authoritative sources
Evaluating the applicability of any information to their specific circumstances
Complying with applicable laws and regulations in their jurisdiction

CEO.wiki expressly disclaims all responsibility for any decision made, action taken, or omission based on any content, materials, or information published on, accessed through, or derived from the Platform.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED under applicable international law, customary law, treaty obligations, and local legal systems, CEO.wiki and its developers, maintainers, contributors, editors, moderators, administrators, volunteers, partners, service providers, or associated third parties shall NOT BE LIABLE for any:

A. Types of Damages:

Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Exemplary, punitive, or special damages
Loss of profits, revenue, or business opportunities
Loss of data, information, or goodwill
Business interruption or operational losses
Reputational harm or defamation
Personal injury or emotional distress
Any other pecuniary or non-pecuniary losses

B. Arising From or Related To:

Use of or inability to use the Platform
Reliance on content or information published on the Platform
Errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or misrepresentations in content
Unauthorized access to or use of data, content, or systems
Viruses, malware, bugs, harmful code, or cyberattacks
Content posted, uploaded, or modified by third parties
Suspension, interruption, discontinuation, or modification of the Platform
Loss or corruption of user submissions or contributions
Breaches of security, privacy, or confidentiality
Defamatory, libelous, or offensive content
Violations of intellectual property rights

C. Legal Theories: This limitation of liability applies REGARDLESS of the legal theory on which any claim is based, including but not limited to:

Contract or breach of contract
Tort, negligence, or gross negligence
Strict liability or product liability
Misrepresentation or fraud
Statutory claims or regulatory violations
Any other legal or equitable theory

This limitation applies EVEN IF CEO.wiki or its representatives have been advised, knew, or should have known of the possibility of such damages.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN SUCH JURISDICTIONS, LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

7. Global and Decentralized Nature

CEO.wiki is developed, operated, and maintained as a decentralized, community-managed platform, with contributions from users across multiple jurisdictions worldwide. The Platform does NOT:

Operate under the exclusive legal system of any single nation-state
Submit to the jurisdiction of any particular court system
Guarantee compliance with laws of any specific territory
Assume responsibility for local regulatory requirements

No single jurisdiction exclusively governs the Platform's operation, content, or user interactions. The Platform is accessible globally via the internet, and users may access it from any location.

Users access and contribute to the Platform entirely at their own risk and responsibility, subject to applicable laws, regulations, and legal requirements in their respective jurisdictions. CEO.wiki does NOT assume responsibility for:

Compliance with local laws, export controls, or sanctions
Content restrictions or censorship requirements
Data protection or privacy regulations
Professional licensing or credentialing requirements
Tax obligations or reporting requirements

Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use of the Platform complies with all applicable laws in their jurisdiction.

8. User Contributions and Responsibility

Users who access, browse, contribute content to, or otherwise interact with CEO.wiki acknowledge, represent, and warrant that:

A. Content Responsibility:

They are solely and exclusively responsible for all content they create, upload, modify, post, or transmit
They must NOT post defamatory, libelous, slanderous, false, unlawful, infringing, obscene, threatening, harassing, or harmful material
They must NOT violate any intellectual property rights, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other legal rights
They must NOT impersonate others or misrepresent their identity or affiliations

B. License Grant:

They grant CEO.wiki and its users a worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, transferable, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display their contributions in any medium, format, or technology now known or later developed
They waive any moral rights or similar rights to the extent permitted by law
They acknowledge that contributions may be freely edited, modified, or removed by other users

C. Legal Compliance:

They will comply with all applicable laws and regulations
They will not use the Platform for any unlawful purpose
They will not interfere with the Platform's operation or security

CEO.wiki reserves the right, but NOT the obligation, to:

Monitor, review, moderate, edit, or remove content at any time
Restrict, suspend, or terminate user access with or without notice
Report illegal activity to appropriate authorities
Cooperate with law enforcement or regulatory agencies

9. External Links and Third-Party Content

CEO.wiki may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites, databases, resources, services, or platforms ("External Links"). The Platform exercises NO CONTROL over and assumes NO RESPONSIBILITY for:

The availability, accessibility, or continuity of external sites
The accuracy, completeness, or reliability of external content
The privacy practices or data handling of external sites
The security or safety of external sites
The legal compliance or lawfulness of external sites

The inclusion of any External Link does NOT constitute or imply:

Endorsement, approval, or recommendation
Affiliation, partnership, or association
Verification or validation of content
Responsibility for content or services

Users access External Links entirely at their own risk and subject to the terms and conditions, privacy policies, and disclaimers of those third parties. CEO.wiki is NOT responsible for any loss, damage, or harm resulting from use of External Links.

10. No Guarantee of Availability or Continuity

CEO.wiki does NOT GUARANTEE that the Platform will be:

Continuously available or accessible
Uninterrupted or error-free
Secure or free from vulnerabilities
Free from viruses, malware, or harmful code
Compatible with all devices, browsers, or systems
Maintained or updated indefinitely

The Platform may be, at any time and for any reason, with or without notice:

Suspended, interrupted, or made unavailable
Modified, restructured, or redesigned
Restricted to certain users or jurisdictions
Terminated or discontinued permanently

Access may be affected by factors including but not limited to:

Technical limitations or system failures
Network constraints or bandwidth limitations
Maintenance, upgrades, or improvements
Cyberattacks, security breaches, or vandalism
Force majeure events (natural disasters, wars, pandemics, etc.)
Legal requirements or government orders
Administrative decisions or policy changes

CEO.wiki shall NOT be liable for any consequences resulting from unavailability, interruption, or termination of the Platform.

11. Biographies of Living Persons

Content about living persons carries heightened legal and ethical risks. CEO.wiki maintains a policy on Biographies of Living Persons, but users acknowledge that:

Content may be inaccurate, defamatory, or harmful
Information may violate privacy rights or cause reputational harm
CEO.wiki cannot guarantee removal or correction of problematic content in a timely manner

Subjects of articles who believe content is inaccurate, defamatory, or violates their rights should use our takedown request process.

12. Intellectual Property Disclaimer

While CEO.wiki respects intellectual property rights and maintains a copyright policy, we cannot guarantee that all content is free from intellectual property infringement. Users should NOT assume that content is in the public domain or freely usable outside the context of CEO.wiki.

Rights holders who believe their intellectual property has been infringed should submit a takedown request.

13. Changes to This Disclaimer

CEO.wiki reserves the unilateral right to amend, revise, update, modify, or replace this Disclaimer at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Users are encouraged and advised to review this page periodically to stay informed about current terms and conditions governing their use of the Platform.

Continued use of the Platform after any modifications constitutes acceptance of and agreement to such modifications.

14. Severability

If any provision of this Disclaimer is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable, or if such modification is not possible, such provision shall be severed from this Disclaimer. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision shall NOT affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision.

15. Entire Agreement

This Disclaimer, together with our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and other referenced policies, constitutes the entire agreement between users and CEO.wiki regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings or agreements.

16. Contact Information

For legal inquiries, questions about this Disclaimer, takedown requests, or claims of content violations, please contact:

Legal Department
Email: [mailto:Contact us via form Contact us via form]
Web: https://ceo.wiki/wiki/CEO.wiki:Legal
Takedown Request Form: Submit a takedown request

Please note: Responses to inquiries may be delayed and are not guaranteed. CEO.wiki is operated by volunteers and may have limited resources to respond to all requests.

17. Acknowledgment and Acceptance

BY ACCESSING, BROWSING, OR USING CEO.WIKI, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS DISCLAIMER AND ALL REFERENCED POLICIES. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, YOU MUST NOT USE THE PLATFORM.

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