Disclaimer

1. Educational Purpose Only

AlgoSource is an educational platform designed to help aspiring open source contributors learn and prepare for various mentorship programs. All information, proposals, and data provided on this website are intended strictly for educational and informational purposes only.

The content is meant to serve as reference material to help users understand the structure, quality, and approach of successful proposals. It should be used as a learning resource and not copied or submitted as your own work.

2. Source of Proposals and Data

All proposals, project information, and related data showcased on AlgoSource are obtained from publicly available open source repositories and official program archives.These materials have been collected from various sources including but not limited to:

• Google Summer of Code (GSoC) - Google's open source mentorship program
• Linux Foundation Mentorship (LFX) - The Linux Foundation's mentorship program
• Summer of Bitcoin (SoB) - Bitcoin development mentorship program
• Outreachy - Diversity initiative for open source internships
• Other open source programs including ESOC, C4GT, and more

We aggregate and organize this publicly accessible information to make it easier for students and developers to research and learn from past successful applications.

3. No Ownership or Copyright Claims

AlgoSource does not claim any ownership, copyright, or intellectual property rights over the proposals, content, or data displayed on this platform. All rights remain with:

• The original authors who created the proposals
• The organizations running the respective mentorship programs
• The open source projects and communities mentioned

We are merely a platform that curates and presents publicly available information in an organized manner for educational purposes.

4. No Affiliation

AlgoSource is an independent platform and is not officially affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by any of the following organizations:

• Google LLC or Google Summer of Code
• The Linux Foundation or Linux Foundation Mentorship
• Summer of Bitcoin
• Outreachy
• Any other mentorship programs, open source projects, or organizations featured

All trademarks, logos, and brand names are the property of their respective owners.

5. No Guarantee of Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind about:

• The completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any information
• The availability or continued existence of proposals or data
• The current status of programs, organizations, or requirements
• The authenticity or verification of user-submitted proposals

Users should always verify information directly with the official program websites and organizations before making any decisions.

6. No Responsibility for Outcomes

AlgoSource and its creators, contributors, and administrators are not responsible for:

• Application outcomes or acceptance/rejection from any mentorship program
• Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the proposals or data
• Misuse of information or plagiarism by users
• Changes to program requirements or deadlines
• Technical issues, downtime, or data loss
• Any direct or indirect damages resulting from use of the platform

The Service and all content are provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without any warranties of any kind, express or implied.

7. User Responsibility

By using AlgoSource, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You will use the information for learning and reference purposes only
• You will not plagiarize or directly copy proposals for your applications
• You are solely responsible for your own application submissions
• You will verify all information with official program sources
• You understand this is an educational resource, not a guarantee of acceptance

8. Content Removal Requests

If you are an author of a proposal displayed on our platform and wish to have it removed, or if you represent an organization with concerns about how your program is represented, please contact us immediately. We respect intellectual property rights and will promptly address legitimate removal requests.

9. External Links

AlgoSource may contain links to external websites, repositories, and resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. Accessing external links is at your own risk.

10. Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to modify this disclaimer at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page. Your continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified disclaimer.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this disclaimer or any content on our platform, please contact us at:

algo.source.io@gmail.com

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.