DeepSeek removed supplementary explanatory text from their MIT License file on June 13, 2026. The license itself—a standard open-source permissive license granting rights to use, modify, and distribute the software—remains unchanged. The removed text included a note stating that licensed works and modifications may be distributed under different terms without requiring source code, as well as a summary of permissions and limitations. The operational effect is that the license file now displays only the core MIT License text without supplementary guidance or interpretation.
This change does not materially affect the rights or obligations of users of DeepSeek's R1 model. The MIT License text—which authorizes use, modification, and distribution of the software free of charge—remains unchanged. The removed text was explanatory material summarizing the license terms and noting that derivative works may be distributed under different terms. Users' rights under the license are identical before and after this change.
Core license text unchanged; supplementary explanatory text removed from repository file.
This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology
This is a documentation formatting change to an open-source license file with no operational impact on licensing rights or obligations. The core MIT License text is unchanged. No action is required by organizations or individuals …
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