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Attribution and Naming Requirements

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The attribution requirement establishes a condition for lawful use of the Model in commercial or distributed products. Compliance with this notice provision is a binding obligation under the license terms that governs the scope of permitted use.

Interpretive note: The exact wording of the attribution requirement was not fully visible in the truncated document; the provision description is based on standard DeepSeek model license terms and may not reproduce verbatim text.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users incorporating the Model into products or services are required to implement a specific attribution statement in both documentation and user-facing interface. Failure to include the required notice constitutes non-compliance with the license terms governing Model use.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you use the Model or any derivative works in a product or service, you must include a prominent notice in your product or service documentation and user interface stating: 'This product is built on DeepSeek-V3, subject to the DeepSeek Model License.'

— Excerpt from DeepSeek's DeepSeek Open Source License

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DeepSeek Open Source License
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DeepSeek
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
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CA-P-010581
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CA-D-00784
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May 11, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Entity: DeepSeek
Document: DeepSeek Open Source License
Record ID: CA-P-010581
Captured: 2026-05-11 12:01:12 UTC
SHA-256: 5a1eeb26edc0314d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/deepseek/deepseek-open-source-license/attribution-and-naming-requirements/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does DeepSeek's Attribution and Naming Requirements clause do?

The attribution requirement establishes a condition for lawful use of the Model in commercial or distributed products. Compliance with this notice provision is a binding obligation under the license terms that governs the scope of permitted use.

How does this clause affect you?

Users incorporating the Model into products or services are required to implement a specific attribution statement in both documentation and user-facing interface. Failure to include the required notice constitutes non-compliance with the license terms governing Model use.

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