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The World Habitation Development Council (WHDC) Academic Knowledge Bank, accessible at https://whdc.ac, is a community-driven platform created to exchange knowledge, research, and insights on habitation, environment, and sustainability. By accessing, browsing, contributing, or otherwise engaging with this portal, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Nature of Content
• The portal contains contributions from diverse individuals, researchers, institutions, and community members.
• While WHDC strives for accuracy and integrity, the content is provided “as is” and may not always reflect the official position or verified research of WHDC.
• Users are advised to cross-reference information independently before relying on it for academic, policy, or professional decisions.

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• WHDC is not liable for any errors, omissions, or outcomes arising from the use of this information.
• Discussions and contributions must comply with the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Community Guidelines of WHDC.

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• Contributors waive any moral rights to claim ownership, future royalties, or restrictions on WHDC’s use of their submissions.

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• Users are advised not to post confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information.

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• Participation is voluntary, and users assume all risks associated with reliance on community-contributed information.

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