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Hellenic Complex Systems Laboratory

Hellenic Complex Systems Laboratory (HCSL) is a virtual research laboratory devoted to the transdisciplinary study of complex systems. Founded in 1993 in Drama, Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, it has been owned and operated by the Chatzimichail family since then.

Legal Basis

Hellenic Complex Systems Laboratory exists as an unincorporated association, as defined in Conservative and Unionist Central Office v. Burrell (1982) 55 TC 671 (UK).

Logotype

HCSL Logotype  Copyright © 1993, by A. T. Chatzimichail, HCSL. All rights reserved.

The Hellenic Complex Systems Laboratory logotype features four symmetrical, interlaced Archimedean spirals, symbolizing the interconnectedness and emergent properties inherent in complex systems.

Motto

HCSL Motto

The Hellenic Complex Systems Laboratory motto, 'All is one' (Heraclitus, On the Universe, I ), encapsulates the foundational philosophy of unity and interconnectedness underlying complex systems.

Persistent Digital Identifiers

Research Organization Registry (ROR) ID: 00zp1hf53

International Standard Name Identifier (ISNI): 0000 0005 1264 197X

Wikidata ID: Q117031658

Ringgold ID: 661733

Software Heritage archives Hellenic Complex Systems Laboratory software artifacts with Software Heritage Persistent Identifiers (SWHIDs).

Terms of Use

Intellectual Property Rights

Creative Commons License
Except where otherwise noted, the material provided by Hellenic Complex Systems Laboratory, including but not limited to publications, computational notebooks, and web content, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The material provided by Hellenic Complex Systems Laboratory, including but not limited to publications, computational notebooks, and web content, is offered "as is", without any warranty of any kind, either express or implied. This includes, but is not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement. In no event shall the authors or the Hellenic Complex Systems Laboratory or any of its members 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 material or the use or other dealings in the material.

Limitation of Liability

This website contains links to (or may be accessed through links on) other World Wide Web sites. Hellenic Complex Systems Laboratory is not responsible for the contents, availability, operation, or performance of said other websites to which this website may be linked or from which this website may be accessed.

Technical Reports Publication Dates Policy

The publication dates indicated for each Hellenic Complex Systems Laboratory Technical Report correspond to the original release dates rather than the latest revision. While revised versions may exist, they retain the original publication date to maintain consistency across references. Revised copies with their latest revision dates may be available on other websites.

Standardization of Hellenic Names

The standard ELOT 743 (identical to the ISO 843) is currently being applied to transliterate the Hellenic names into Latin characters. Accordingly, the Hellenic family name Χατζημιχαήλ is transliterated into Chatzimichail instead of Hatjimihail.

Last revised: 20/12/2024

1993-2023
HCSL Logotype 30th Anniversary of Hellenic Complex Systems Laboratory