Disclaimer & Intellectual Property Notice
ERL Self-Assessment Tool — HelioHelix Entrepreneurship Readiness Framework
Prototype & Demo Status
This tool is a prototype and demonstration application developed for exploratory and educational purposes in the context of the HelioHelix project and the webinar series on Entrepreneurship Readiness for Researchers.
It has been developed with the assistance of Generative AI (GenAI) tools and has not undergone formal software testing, validation, or quality assurance procedures. As such:
- Results and scores generated by this tool are indicative only and should not be treated as definitive assessments.
- The tool may contain errors, inaccuracies, or unexpected behaviours in its logic, calculations, or visual outputs.
- Radar charts and scoring outputs are provided for illustrative and reflective purposes and do not constitute a certified or accredited evaluation instrument.
- The framework behind the tool (Entrepreneurship Readiness Levels — ERL) is a conceptual model under development and has not yet been independently validated through peer review or empirical research at scale.
Users are encouraged to interpret results critically and in conjunction with facilitated discussion, coaching, or advisory support.
Intended Use
This tool is intended exclusively for:
- Educational workshops, webinars, and training sessions on entrepreneurship readiness for researchers.
- Individual reflection and awareness-raising exercises.
- Piloting and iterative improvement of the ERL framework.
It is not intended for use in formal recruitment, funding decisions, institutional assessments, or any context where results may have legal, financial, or reputational consequences for individuals or organisations.
Intellectual Property & Copyright
© Odysseas Spyroglou, 2024–2026. All rights reserved.
The ERL (Entrepreneurship Readiness Level) framework, associated scoring methodology, questions, descriptors, and the design and structure of this tool are the original intellectual property of Odysseas Spyroglou.
- No part of this tool, its content, framework, or outputs may be reproduced, adapted, redistributed, or used commercially without prior written permission from the copyright holder.
- Any academic, educational, or non-commercial reference to this framework must include appropriate attribution: "HelioHelix ERL Tool, Odysseas Spyroglou 2026".
- The use of GenAI tools in the development of this prototype does not transfer, diminish, or otherwise affect the intellectual property rights of the author.
For permissions, collaboration inquiries, or licensing, please contact Odysseas Spyroglou via LinkedIn.
Liability Limitation
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Odysseas Spyroglou accepts no liability for:
- Any decisions made on the basis of scores or outputs generated by this tool.
- Technical errors, data loss, or inaccurate outputs resulting from bugs or limitations of the prototype.
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or misuse of this tool.
This disclaimer is subject to change as the tool evolves from prototype to a more mature version. Users will be notified of material updates.
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