Attribution & License #

License #

All data provided through the Web of Trust Map API is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

This means you are free to:

• Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
• Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially

Attribution Requirements #

When using Web of Trust Map data, you must provide appropriate attribution. This is a legal requirement of the CC BY 4.0 license.

Required Attribution Format #

The following attribution must be included when using our data:

Data from Web of Trust Map (www.weboftrust.org) by Key State Capital (keystate.capital), licensed under CC BY 4.0

Attribution Components #

Your attribution must include:

1. Credit to Web of Trust Map and Key State Capital
2. Links to both websites:
   • Web of Trust Map: https://www.weboftrust.org
   • Key State Capital: https://keystate.capital
3. License reference: Link to CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
4. Modification notice: If you've modified the data, indicate changes were made

Attribution Examples #

Website Footer #

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  <p>
    This project uses data from 
    <a href="https://www.weboftrust.org">Web of Trust Map</a> by 
    <a href="https://keystate.capital">Key State Capital</a>, 
    licensed under 
    <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC BY 4.0</a>.
  </p>
</footer>

Academic Citation #

Web of Trust Map. (2025). Decentralized Identity Ecosystem Data [Dataset]. 
Key State Capital. https://www.weboftrust.org. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Application Credits #

Data Sources:
• Web of Trust Map (www.weboftrust.org) - Key State Capital
  Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Modified Data Attribution #

Based on data from Web of Trust Map (www.weboftrust.org) by Key State Capital (keystate.capital), 
licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data has been filtered and reformatted for this application.

API Headers #

Every API response includes attribution headers:

X-License: CC-BY-4.0
X-Attribution: Web of Trust Map - Key State Capital

Usage Guidelines #

✅ Allowed Uses #

• Commercial use: Build commercial products and services
• Distribution: Share the data with others
• Modification: Transform and build upon the data
• Private use: Use for internal projects

⚠️ Requirements #

• Attribution: Always provide proper credit
• License indication: Include license information
• Modification notice: State if changes were made
• No additional restrictions: Cannot apply legal terms that restrict others

❌ Not Allowed #

• No attribution: Using data without credit
• False endorsement: Implying endorsement by Web of Trust Map or Key State Capital
• Misrepresentation: Presenting as your own original data
• Additional restrictions: Adding DRM or legal restrictions

Fair Use Guidelines #

To ensure service availability for all users:

• Cache responses appropriately to reduce API calls
• Respect rate limits (60-120 requests/minute for general endpoints)
• Avoid unnecessary repeated requests
• Use batch operations when available
• Implement exponential backoff for retries

Data Quality #

• Data is manually curated and verified
• Sources are provided for transparency
• Regular updates ensure accuracy
• No warranty provided - data is "as is"

Contact Information #

For questions about attribution or licensing:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.weboftrust.org
• Documentation: https://www.weboftrust.org/api/docs
• Issues: https://github.com/weboftrust/api-docs/issues

About the Organizations #

Web of Trust Map #

Web of Trust Map is the leading open data platform for the decentralized digital identity ecosystem. We track government-affiliated projects, consortia, standards, and technologies to provide comprehensive insights into the global identity landscape.

Key State Capital #

Key State Capital is the only angel syndicate with a focus on decentralized identity, verifiable data and digital identity for legal entities. Key State Capital’s partners have deep tech experience, and an in-depth understanding of the technologies powering digital identity. Key State Capital helps founders by leveraging our well-established network in government, banking, and technology.

Legal Disclaimer #

THE DATA IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE DATA OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE DATA.

Updates to This Policy #

This attribution and license policy may be updated periodically. The current version will always be available at this URL. Last updated: January 2025.