Change record
CA-C-005350
DeepSeek Model License
Entity
Date detected
October 1, 2026
Severity
Changes
1 sentence modified

Impact Summary

Unknown

DeepSeek updated their DeepSeek Model License on October 01, 2026. Change detected: 1 sentence(s) modified. Document contained 6 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
3a0ac3455091e30158a39dd539c145f87889b3703c99fe38c8ae9fc4f610e25b
September 22, 2026 01:04 UTC
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Current Version
5ae1a7f6dd80572f05732a517038185dd6bb01c91dd14f3b9d41003853720745
October 1, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Change Detected
October 1, 2026 01:00 UTC
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Analysis Methodology
Citation Record
Entity: DeepSeek
Document: DeepSeek Model License
Record ID: CA-C-005350
Captured: 2026-10-01 01:00:46 UTC
URL: https://conductatlas.com/change/2026-10-01-deepseek-deepseek-model-license-5350/
Accessed: Oct. 2, 2026
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Document Context

Version history → Policy drift analysis → Document page →
Document
DeepSeek Model License
Entity
DeepSeek
Captured
October 1, 2026
Source URL
https://github.com/deepseek-ai/DeepSeek-R1/blob/main/LICENSE
Other changes to DeepSeek Model License
Previous change Sep 18, 2026
DeepSeek updated their DeepSeek Model License on September 18, 2026. Change detected: 2 sentence(s) removed, 1 sentence(s) modified. Document contained …
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