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NOT INVESTMENT, LEGAL, OR FINANCIAL ADVICE
WHITEFLAG Geopolitical Valuation Framework is provided for INFORMATIONAL AND RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY and does not constitute investment advice, legal advice, financial advice, or any form of professional counsel.
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1. NO PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
- WHITEFLAG does not provide investment recommendations
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- WHITEFLAG does not provide geopolitical intelligence analysis
- All valuations are theoretical exercises based on historical precedent modeling
2. INFORMATION "AS-IS"
- All data, analyses, and valuations are provided "AS-IS" without warranty
- We make no representation as to accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose
- Historical precedent models are not predictions of future events
- Actual outcomes may differ materially from our framework calculations
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In no event shall WHITEFLAG or its creators be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
4. FRAMEWORK LIMITATIONS
The WHITEFLAG framework assumes:
- Rational economic actors (real-world actors may not behave rationally)
- Historical precedent applicability (future crises may differ from past)
- Complete data availability (real-world data is incomplete)
- No extraordinary geopolitical events (wars, revolutions, natural disasters)
- Stable regulatory and legal environments
These assumptions may not hold in practice.
5. DATA SOURCES
- Data sourced from public sources (IMF, World Bank, UCDP, USGS, national statistics)
- Data quality varies by country and metric (50-95% confidence range)
- Data may be outdated or incorrect at source
- We make no representation as to data accuracy
- Third-party data errors are not our responsibility
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- Academic research
- Geopolitical analysis education
- Historical modeling exploration
- Methodological discussion
- Policy research context
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- Investment decisions
- Acquisition/divestment planning
- Government policy formation
- Treaty negotiations
- Military strategic planning
- Sanctions determination
- Any binding business decision
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10. CHANGES & UPDATES
- We may modify valuations without notice
- We may change methodology without notice
- Past versions may not be available
- No update guarantees or commitments
Specific Use Case Disclaimers
Investment Decisions
WHITEFLAG IS NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE.
Do not use WHITEFLAG valuations to:
- Buy or sell securities
- Make portfolio allocation decisions
- Time market entry/exit
- Assess investment risk
- Value publicly traded companies
Consult a registered investment advisor.
Business/M&A Decisions
WHITEFLAG IS NOT VALUATION COUNSEL.
Do not use WHITEFLAG for:
- Acquisition target pricing
- Due diligence analysis
- Negotiation leverage
- Deal structure decisions
Consult investment bankers and legal counsel.
Government/Policy Decisions
WHITEFLAG IS NOT POLICY COUNSEL.
Do not use WHITEFLAG for:
- Sanctions decisions
- Diplomatic strategy
- Military planning
- Trade policy
- International relations
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Legal/Regulatory Matters
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Do not use WHITEFLAG for:
- Regulatory compliance
- Contract review
- Sanctions screening
- Legal obligations
- Dispute resolution
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Predictive Models (SAPA & Gale-Shapley)
PREDICTIONS ARE THEORETICAL EXERCISES.
The SAPA (Sovereign Acquisition Propensity Algorithm) and Gale-Shapley coalition projections:
- Are based on historical precedent and economic modeling
- Do NOT predict actual geopolitical events or outcomes
- Assume rational actor behavior (real actors may not be rational)
- Assume no extraordinary events (wars, revolutions, catastrophes)
- Are updated periodically and may change significantly
- Should NOT be used to inform diplomatic, military, or policy decisions
These models are exploratory research tools, not intelligence assessments.
Market Signals & Deal Explorer
NOT MARKET INTELLIGENCE.
The Market Signals and Deal Explorer features:
- Track publicly available information only
- Do NOT constitute proprietary intelligence
- May contain errors or outdated information
- Should NOT be used for trading, investment, or business decisions
- Are not updated in real-time
Consult appropriate professionals for any decisions.
Definitions
"You" / "User"
Any person or entity accessing or using WHITEFLAG
"WHITEFLAG"
The Geopolitical Valuation Framework including the Globe visualization, Insights dashboard, Deal Explorer, Market Signals tracker, SAPA bilateral analysis, Gale-Shapley coalition projections, all data, methodology documentation, and all related materials
"Valuation"
Theoretical calculations based on asset/liability modeling, not predictions of actual transaction value
"As-Is"
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"Use"
Viewing, accessing, analyzing, downloading, or relying on WHITEFLAG in any way
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You release WHITEFLAG from any liability
TL;DR (Not a substitute for full disclaimer above)
WHITEFLAG is for research only. Not investment advice. Not legal advice. Not financial advice. Do your own due diligence. Consult professionals. WHITEFLAG has no liability for your decisions.
This disclaimer is effective as of February 3, 2026
We may update this disclaimer at any time without notice. Continued use implies acceptance of current terms.
VERSION: 1.1 - Updated to include Deal Explorer, Insights, Market Signals, and SAPA/Gale-Shapley predictive models