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Copyright Notice Inclusion Required

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Failure to include the required notices in copies or substantial portions of the Software constitutes a breach of the license condition, which could affect the validity of the rights granted.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Anyone copying or distributing the Software, or substantial portions of it, must carry both notices forward.

How other platforms handle this

Perplexity AI Medium

to notify the Disclosing Party promptly and in writing of the circumstances surrounding any suspected possession, use or knowledge of the Confidential Information

Fastly Medium

You will be notified via email and/or a prominent notice on our websites of any change in ownership or uses of your personal data, as well as any choices you may have regarding your personal data.

Visa Medium

some Visa products and platforms have their own privacy notices. These notices reflect the business-specific requirements that apply. Please read the privacy notices published on our sites and platforms when you sign-up.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software.

— Excerpt from DeepSeek's DeepSeek Model License

Provision details

Document information
Document
DeepSeek Model License
Entity
DeepSeek
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-066573
Document ID
CA-D-00835
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
91209f9427b56157cddd09079c0b340fbb89689948880ed755ec2f15ccfbb475
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 06:04 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: DeepSeek
Document: DeepSeek Model License
Record ID: CA-P-066573
Captured: 2026-07-09 06:04:39 UTC
SHA-256: 91209f9427b56157…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/deepseek/deepseek-model-license/provision/CA-P-066573/copyright-notice-inclusion-required/
Accessed: July 12, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does DeepSeek's Copyright Notice Inclusion Required clause do?

Failure to include the required notices in copies or substantial portions of the Software constitutes a breach of the license condition, which could affect the validity of the rights granted.

How does this clause affect you?

Anyone copying or distributing the Software, or substantial portions of it, must carry both notices forward.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 276 platforms. See the full comparison.

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