[ WHY ICESS EXISTS ]
ONE EVENT. MANY SOURCES. ONE PUBLIC RECORD. When information fragments, truth becomes expensive. ICESS lowers the cost by keeping evidence and references organized under a single EVENT_ID.
VERIFICATION THROUGH COMPARISON. A single source can mislead. Multiple sources reveal patterns: agreements, contradictions, omissions, and updates over time.
NEUTRAL INFRASTRUCTURE. ICESS is not a newsroom and does not claim authority over outcomes. It is a tool for collecting, reviewing, and preserving the open web around real-world events.
OPEN, BUT NOT LAWLESS. We defend access to legal information. We do not host illegal content. When removal is required, we prefer clear action over silent suppression.
BUILD THE RECORD. If it matters, index it. If it changes, update it. If it is questioned, attach sources. The archive is strongest when many people contribute responsibly.