Disclaimer

Last updated: May 7, 2026

This Disclaimer applies to all content and features provided by Jink through jink.quest and the Jink iOS application (together, the "Services"). Please read it carefully.

1. AI-generated content

Jink's building content is produced by a retrieval-augmented system that draws from real historical records, archival sources, and public data, then uses AI (Google Gemini and xAI Grok) to parse, synthesize, and enrich that material. While this grounds the content in real sources, AI enrichment can still introduce inaccuracies, misattributions, or gaps — and the underlying sources themselves may be incomplete or contested.

Specifically:

• Historical dates, architect attributions, and construction details may be inaccurate.
• Buildings may be misidentified, especially in dense urban areas or when multiple buildings share a facade style.
• Architectural style classifications are based on trained models and may not match established scholarly definitions.
• Neighborhood histories and cultural context may reflect biases present in AI training data.

Jink content is intended for exploration, discovery, and entertainment. It is not an authoritative architectural, historical, or engineering reference. Do not rely on it for professional, academic, legal, or safety-critical purposes.

2. Building identification accuracy

The building scan feature uses GPS, compass bearing, and computer vision to identify the building you are pointing at. This process is inherently imprecise. Results may be incorrect due to:

• GPS drift or inaccuracy in dense urban environments
• Multiple buildings at similar coordinates
• Camera angle, occlusion, or lighting conditions
• Gaps in our building database (currently focused on New York City)

Always verify building identity through official sources before acting on information provided by a scan result.

3. Third-party content

Jink surfaces content from third-party sources including:

• Wikipedia — article excerpts for buildings and neighborhoods
• Reddit — public posts mentioning specific buildings or addresses
• RA.co — event listings for venues in NYC

This content is owned by its respective authors and platforms. Jink does not verify, endorse, or take responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or legality of third-party content. Event listings, hours, and venue information from RA.co may be outdated or incorrect.

4. Walk and route information

Architectural walks generated by Jink are algorithmically derived suggestions. They do not account for real-time conditions including road closures, construction, safety concerns, private property boundaries, or accessibility needs. Always exercise your own judgment when following a suggested route and comply with all local laws and regulations.

Walk distances recorded in the app and written to Apple Health are estimates based on GPS data and may not be accurate.

5. Beta service

Jink is currently transitioning from private beta to public availability. The Services are provided as-is during this period. You may encounter bugs, missing data, degraded performance, or unexpected behavior. We are actively improving the product and appreciate your patience.

6. Not professional advice

Nothing in the Services constitutes architectural, structural, engineering, historical, legal, or urban planning advice. If you need professional guidance on any of these matters, consult a licensed professional.

7. External links

The Services may contain links to external websites (e.g., event venues, Wikipedia articles). We have no control over the content or practices of these sites and accept no responsibility for them. Linking to an external site does not constitute endorsement.

8. Contact

If you notice factually incorrect content in Jink, please let us know at contact@jink.quest. We take content quality seriously and will review reports promptly.