š FAIR Noncommercial Research License
This license details the terms and conditions for the non - commercial research use of Meta's research materials. It defines key concepts, rights, limitations, and acceptable use policies to ensure proper and legal utilization of the provided resources.
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Definitions
- āAcceptable Use Policyā: The FAIR Acceptable Use Policy, applicable to Research Materials, incorporated into this Agreement.
- āAgreementā: The terms and conditions for use, reproduction, distribution, and modification of the Research Materials.
- āDocumentationā: The specifications, manuals, and documentation accompanying Research Materials distributed by Meta.
- āLicenseeā or āyouā: You, or your employer or any other person or entity (if entering on their behalf), with legal consent ability.
- āMetaā or āweā: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited (if in EEA or Switzerland) and Meta Platforms, Inc. (outside EEA or Switzerland).
- āNoncommercial Research Usesā: Non - commercial research use cases not for commercial advantage or monetary compensation.
- āResearch Materialsā: Collectively, Documentation and models, software, algorithms, etc., distributed by Meta under this Agreement.
1. License Rights and Redistribution
a. Grant of Rights
You are granted a non - exclusive, worldwide, non - transferable, and royalty - free limited license to use, reproduce, distribute, copy, create derivative works of, and modify the Research Materials under Metaās intellectual property rights.
b. Redistribution and Use
i. You will not use the Research Materials or their outputs for commercial uses other than Noncommercial Research Uses.
ii. Distribution of Research Materials and derivative works is subject to this Agreement. If you distribute to a third party, you must follow this Agreement's terms and provide a copy to the third party.
iii. If you publish research results related to the Research Materials, you must acknowledge their use.
iv. Your use of the Research Materials must comply with applicable laws and the FAIR Acceptable Use Policy.
2. User Support
Your Noncommercial Research Use of the Research Materials is at your own discretion. Meta does not process information or provide services for such use and has no obligation to offer support. Any support is āas isā without warranty.
3. Disclaimer of Warranty
Unless required by law, the Research Materials and their outputs are provided āas isā without warranties. Meta disclaims all express and implied warranties, and you are responsible for determining their appropriateness and assume associated risks.
4. Limitation of Liability
Meta and its affiliates will not be liable for any lost profits or direct/indirect damages arising from this Agreement, even if advised of the possibility.
5. Intellectual Property
a. Ownership of Derivative Works
You own derivative works and modifications you make to the Research Materials, subject to Metaās ownership of the original materials and its derivatives.
b. Litigation and License Termination
If you sue Meta alleging infringement, your licenses under this Agreement will terminate. You must indemnify Meta against third - party claims related to your use or distribution of the Research Materials.
6. Term and Termination
This Agreement starts upon your acceptance or access to the Research Materials and continues until terminated. Meta can terminate if you breach the Agreement. Upon termination, you must delete and stop using the Research Materials. Sections 5, 6, and 9 survive termination.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement is governed by California law. The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods does not apply, and California courts have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes.
8. Modifications and Amendments
Meta may modify this Agreement by posting a revised version. Changes are effective immediately, and your continued use implies agreement. Written and signed modifications are required for other changes.
FAIR Acceptable Use Policy
The FAIR team at Meta aims to advance AI through open research. Meta makes research materials available for non - commercial research and promotes their safe and responsible use.
Prohibited Uses
You agree not to use or allow others to use the Research Materials to:
- Violate the law or othersā rights:
- Engage in illegal activities like violence, terrorism, child exploitation, human trafficking, etc.
- Harass, abuse, or discriminate against individuals or groups.
- Practice unauthorized professions.
- Collect sensitive personal information without consent.
- Infringe third - party rights.
- Create malicious code or harm computer systems.
- Engage in high - risk activities:
- Plan or develop activities with a risk of death or bodily harm, such as in military, nuclear, or illegal weapon - related fields.
- Deceive or mislead others:
- Generate fraud, disinformation, defamatory content, or spam.
- Impersonate others or falsely represent outputs as human - generated.
- Facilitate false online engagement.
- Fail to disclose dangers:
- You must appropriately disclose any known dangers of the Research Materials to end - users.
Please report policy violations or potential violations [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb11cryAopJ7LNrC4nxEUXrHY26hfkXQMf_uH - oFgA3WlYZQ/viewform).
Extra Gated Information
- Required Fields:
- First Name (text)
- Last Name (text)
- Date of birth (date_picker)
- Country (country)
- Affiliation (text)
- Job title (select options: Student, Research Graduate, AI researcher, AI developer/engineer, Reporter, Other)
- Geo (ip_location)
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