IRS Publishes Fact Graph Repository on GitHub with Strong Legal Disclaimer
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Summary
The IRS has published a public GitHub repository called 'Fact Graph' with a strong legal disclaimer stating that the IRS does not endorse, maintain, or guarantee the accuracy of the code. The disclaimer explicitly warns users that they assume all risks when using the code, including potential tax consequences, computation errors, and data loss. The repository appears to be an open-source project related to tax or financial data processing, but the IRS emphasizes it provides no warranty or liability for any outcomes resulting from code usage.
Key quotes
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The IRS assumes no responsibility or liability for any use of the code by external parties, including individuals, developers, or organizations.
This includes—but is not limited to—any tax consequences, computation errors, data loss, or other outcomes resulting from the use or modification of this code.
Use of the code in this repository is at your own risk.
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