Can I use DeepSeek License commercially?
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TL;DR: Commercial use: Yes. Commercial use, modified and redistributed: Yes. DeepSeek License Agreement (LicenseRef-DeepSeek): Use, reproduce, modify and distribute the model and derivatives, including commercially, under use-based restrictions (Attachment A) that must be passed on in every distribution.
Is commercial use allowed under DeepSeek License Agreement?
Yes. Every use you described is granted by DeepSeek License, and nothing you described is prohibited.
License: DeepSeek License Agreement (LicenseRef-DeepSeek, curated_provisional)
Duties: license_notice, use_restrictions, pass_on_restrictions
Is commercial use, modified and redistributed allowed under DeepSeek License Agreement?
Yes. Every use you described is granted by DeepSeek License, and nothing you described is prohibited.
License: DeepSeek License Agreement (LicenseRef-DeepSeek, curated_provisional)
Duties: license_notice, use_restrictions, pass_on_restrictions
What else should I know?
- Summary — verify against the official license text before relying on it: https://github.com/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-LLM/blob/main/LICENSE-MODEL
- DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1 weights were later released under MIT; check the model card for which license applies.
What are the sources?
How can I check it myself (free, no key)?
{
"tool": "check_license",
"arguments": {
"license": "LicenseRef-DeepSeek",
"intended_use": {
"commercial_use": true
}
}
}Computed from a2ally's license profiles; not legal advice. JSON · Markdown
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