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2. Catalog Directory & Open Source Integrity
theopenengineering is a community-driven index of open source software, PCB schematics, mechanical CAD assemblies, and physical engineering references. Users submitting resources must verify that the license declared (e.g. OSI, Open Hardware, CC) is accurate and that the repository or tool link is honest.
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4. Disclaimer of Warranties
The platform and all cataloged references are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind. Use of any third-party code, hardware design, or CAD file indexed here is subject to its original author's license and terms.
5. Changes to These Terms
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