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DeepSeek updated their DeepSeek-R1 model license on July 17, 2026. The update removed supplementary guidance text that explained license permissions, limitations, and conditions in simplified language, as well as a disclaimer stating 'This is not legal advice.' The core MIT License text itself—which grants free use, modification, distribution, and sublicensing rights while disclaiming liability—remained unchanged. The practical effect is that users now encounter only the formal MIT License statement without the accompanying explanatory framework.
The core MIT License permissions remain unchanged—users retain rights to use, modify, distribute, and sublicense the DeepSeek-R1 model without restriction. The update removed supplementary explanatory text that previously outlined these permissions, limitations, and conditions in simplified language, but this removal does not alter the actual license grant or restrictions. The license continues to disclaim liability for the software 'as is,' as stated in the standard MIT License text.
The updated license display removes simplified explanatory guidance previously shown alongside the MIT License text. While the operative license grant itself is unchanged, users now encounter only the formal legal text without supplementary clarification. Developers and organizations integrating DeepSeek-R1 should confirm they understand the MIT License terms independently, as the accompanying explanatory framework is no longer provided.
Remains unchanged: authors and copyright holders disclaim liability for all claims and damages arising from use of the software.
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This change is a documentation formatting revision with no material impact on the operative license terms. DeepSeek retained the full MIT License statement while removing supplementary guidance and a disclaimer notation. Organizations using the DeepSeek-R1 model under MIT License terms face no change in their legal obligations or rights. No regulatory engagement or compliance action is indicated.
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