Change record
CA-C-005162
DeepSeek Model License
Entity
Date detected
September 18, 2026
Severity
Changes
−2 sentences removed · 1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Unknown

DeepSeek updated their DeepSeek Model License on September 18, 2026. Change detected: 2 sentence(s) removed, 1 sentence(s) modified. Document contained 3 sentences after update.

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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

Evidence Verification

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Previous Version
65e9e8089d18728cc1c6e4359065fe27f144ccbefcd56bafde91b0beeeb15af7
September 13, 2026 00:57 UTC
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Current Version
f25942dfb43790d9ad6a4b480c1ed5d580931d3f43c6e8ab08f7faac8b56170e
September 18, 2026 00:58 UTC
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Change Detected
September 18, 2026 00:58 UTC
Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: DeepSeek
Document: DeepSeek Model License
Record ID: CA-C-005162
Captured: 2026-09-18 00:58:43 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-09-18-deepseek-deepseek-model-license-5162/
Accessed: Sept. 18, 2026
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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
DeepSeek Model License
Entity
DeepSeek
Captured
September 18, 2026
Source URL
https://github.com/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1/blob/main/LICENSE
Other changes to DeepSeek Model License
Previous change Sep 13, 2026
DeepSeek updated their DeepSeek Model License on September 13, 2026. Change detected: 3 sentence(s) removed, 2 sentence(s) modified. Document contained …
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