DOCUMENT ID: LODGE-LEGAL
TITLE: Legal Disclaimer and Scope Notice
VERSION: 1.0
STATUS: Active Draft
APPLIES TO: Charity Helpers Foundation (501(c)(3)) and Civic Helpers Network (501(c)(4), planned)

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER AND SCOPE NOTICE

PURPOSE

This document provides a clear legal disclaimer regarding the Lodge System documents.
Its purpose is to prevent misunderstanding, over-reliance, or misrepresentation of intent, authority, or legal effect.

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NOT LEGAL ADVICE

These documents are provided for informational and organizational purposes only.

They do not constitute:
- legal advice
- financial advice
- tax advice
- professional consulting

No attorney-client, fiduciary, or advisory relationship is created by use of these materials.

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LOCAL LAW AND JURISDICTION

Laws and regulations vary by:
- jurisdiction
- state
- country
- local authority

Participants are solely responsible for:
- understanding applicable laws
- ensuring compliance
- seeking qualified professional advice when necessary

Nothing in these documents overrides local, state, or federal law.

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NO EMPLOYMENT OR AGENCY

Participation in a lodge:
- does not create employment
- does not create agency
- does not create partnership
- does not create joint venture

Participants act independently unless otherwise documented.

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NO GUARANTEES

The framework provides no guarantees regarding:
- outcomes
- funding
- safety
- legality
- success

Use of the framework is voluntary and at the participant’s own discretion.

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LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- the providing entities disclaim liability
- no responsibility is assumed for actions taken by independent participants
- no liability is accepted for misuse or misinterpretation

Participants assume their own risk.

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INTENT AND GOOD FAITH

These documents are created in good faith to:
- encourage cooperation
- reduce harm
- provide clarity

They are not intended to:
- evade law
- obscure responsibility
- enable wrongdoing

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SEVERABILITY

If any portion of these documents is found unenforceable or invalid:
- the remaining portions remain in effect
- intent should be preserved to the greatest extent possible

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UPDATES

This disclaimer may be updated as necessary.

The most current version governs interpretation.

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SUMMARY

These documents are tools, not authority.

Use judgment.
Follow the law.
Seek professional guidance when needed.

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