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## Red Deer Observer: Legal Disclaimer, Terms of Use, and Privacy Notice

## 1. Purpose and Scope of Content

The Red Deer Observer (the "Service") is an independent, non-commercial media, opinion, and public record archive. The content provided on this website includes personal opinions, raw public data, historical records, and analytical commentary. All materials are presented strictly for informational, educational, and civic transparency purposes, and do not constitute professional, legal, or official advice.

## 2. Raw Data and Public Records Disclaimer

The Service frequently publishes public datasets, raw statistics, civic findings, and archival records.

* "As-Is" Data Provision: This raw data is compiled from various public domains and municipal sources and is presented on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis without modification or verification.
* No Warranty of Accuracy: The operator does not guarantee that the raw data is entirely accurate, complete, up-to-date, or free from typographical or source errors.
* User Discretion: Users are entirely responsible for verifying any data points independently before utilizing them for academic, professional, or official purposes. The operator disclaims all liability for errors, omissions, or losses resulting from reliance on data found on this site.

## 3. Opinion and Editorial Content Disclaimer

·    Personal Expression & Endorsement: Editorial pieces reflect the personal viewpoints of the author and do not represent the official stance of any organization.​

·    Community Voice Section: Views expressed in the Community Voice section belong solely to Calvin Goulet-Jones and do not reflect the positions of Ledicarus Media, the Red Deer Observer, or Kevin M. Klerks. This hosted content is for informational purposes only, does not imply endorsement, and carries no liability regarding accuracy.

## 4. Privacy Notice & Technical Data Logging

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## 5. Copyright, Fair Dealing, and Intellectual Property

* Original Content: All original analytical writing, custom graphic presentations, and site layouts are the intellectual property of the Red Deer Observer and the site operator.
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## 6. Governing Law and Forum Selection

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This is a personal account used strictly for individual expression, creative projects, and personal commentary. All opinions, shared links, writing, and photography belong solely to me. They do not reflect the official stance, policy, or endorsement of my employer, past/present political campaigns, or any associated community organizations. Content is shared purely for discussion and entertainment.

Creative Disclosure: To support my independent hobby projects, some visual assets displayed here are AI-generated or AI-assisted. Additionally, while all thoughts and written arguments originate entirely from my own mind, I may utilize AI editing tools to polish, structure, or correct the grammar of my words before posting.

​RETRACTION - 'YOU ARE NEVER WRONG??'

I rarely issue retractions because data is, by its very nature, constantly changing and being updated. However, if I'm proven wrong in a debate, I'll usually delete my comments and let the remaining discussion stand. There is little point in posting a retraction on social media, especially Facebook, because the algorithm handles posts and comments so poorly that the people who need to see it often won't, while those who do see it may react without knowing the full story.

Often though I drop a debate because the information available is insufficient to prove my argument, even though the majority of the data I held, to formulate my opinion, already did so. It's not because I believe I was wrong, it's simply because I rarely expend the energy or time to debate a topic longer than 48 hours. There is far too many things going on in the world for me to sit here and satisfy your need to feel relevant today.

Every now and then, though, I will admit ("I stand corrected") when I was mistaken on a particular issue, especially when what I said was technically true but failed to capture the bigger picture.

A recent example was my statement that Meta was one of the largest users of data centers on the planet. In reality, they are one of the smaller major consumers. Once all currently planned data centers are active, Meta will have about 158 facilities, while Amazon will have roughly 900.

It is still hypocrisy to complain about AI and data centers while using Meta's AI and data centers.

Kevin M. Klerks

June 14, 2026