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Derivative Works and Attribution Requirements

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The attribution and naming requirements create affirmative branding obligations for any organization that distributes a modified version of the model. The requirement to use 'DeepSeek-V3' in the derivative model name may create trademark or brand-association considerations depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the derivative product.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement requires that any distributed derivative of DeepSeek-V3 carry the DeepSeek-V3 name and display an attribution notice, meaning that products built on modified versions of this model must publicly disclose their relationship to DeepSeek-V3.

How other platforms handle this

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if an individual opens a User Account using an email address associated with or provisioned by an Organization...then we may, in our sole discretion, deem such individual to be accessing and using the Service on behalf of that Organization

Oura Medium

Eligibility for these programs is determined solely by ŌURA and its partners. ŌURA reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate these discount programs...at any time and without prior notice.

LexisNexis Medium

Provider may discontinue any party's participation in any of the Interactive Areas at any time for any reason or no reason.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you distribute or make available the Model Materials (or any derivative works thereof), you must (i) provide a copy of this Agreement; (ii) prominently display 'Built with DeepSeek-V3' on any derivative work; and (iii) if you modify the Model, you must (a) retain in the Model all pre-existing copyright notices; (b) add a statement that you have modified the Model; and (c) use the name 'DeepSeek-V3' in the name of your derivative model.

— Excerpt from DeepSeek's DeepSeek Open Source License

Provision details

Document information
Document
DeepSeek Open Source License
Entity
DeepSeek
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010933
Document ID
CA-D-00784
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
6a09f5368af6476f16689516f6da61539d971504634bb6baf82c795a103d3e07
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 12:01 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: DeepSeek
Document: DeepSeek Open Source License
Record ID: CA-P-010933
Captured: 2026-05-11 12:01:12 UTC
SHA-256: 6a09f5368af6476f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/deepseek/deepseek-open-source-license/provision/CA-P-010933/derivative-works-and-attribution-requirements/
Accessed: July 11, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does DeepSeek's Derivative Works and Attribution Requirements clause do?

The attribution and naming requirements create affirmative branding obligations for any organization that distributes a modified version of the model. The requirement to use 'DeepSeek-V3' in the derivative model name may create trademark or brand-association considerations depending on the jurisdiction and the nature of the derivative product.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement requires that any distributed derivative of DeepSeek-V3 carry the DeepSeek-V3 name and display an attribution notice, meaning that products built on modified versions of this model must publicly disclose their relationship to DeepSeek-V3.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 255 platforms. See the full comparison.

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