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Use-Based Restrictions Must Flow Downstream

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This analysis describes what DeepSeek's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

By requiring enforceability—not mere disclosure—of use-based restrictions in downstream agreements, the clause ensures the restrictions carry binding legal force at every layer of distribution.

Interpretive note: The excerpt contains ellipses, indicating the full clause may include additional scope qualifications or conditions not visible in the quoted text.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

If you distribute the Model or any Derivative under a legal agreement, that agreement must contain the paragraph 5 use-based restrictions as an enforceable provision.

How other platforms handle this

ActiveCampaign Medium

You must book your session for a date and time within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase, or if you are onboarding with ActiveCampaign for the Services, then within thirty (30) days after your onboarding is complete...

Revolut Medium

To meet our legal and regulatory requirements we, or someone acting for us, might sometimes need to ask for more information... Please provide this information quickly so that there is no disruption to your account...

Tinder Medium

If you believe we have taken action against your content or account in a way that does not comply with these Terms, you have the right to bring a claim for breach of contract under UK law.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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Use-based restrictions as referenced in paragraph 5 MUST be included as an enforceable provision by You in any type of legal agreement...governing the use and/or distribution of the Model or Derivatives of the 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-060590
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-060590
Captured: 2026-05-11 12:01:12 UTC
SHA-256: 6a09f5368af6476f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/deepseek/deepseek-open-source-license/provision/CA-P-060590/use-based-restrictions-must-flow-downstream/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does DeepSeek's Use-Based Restrictions Must Flow Downstream clause do?

By requiring enforceability—not mere disclosure—of use-based restrictions in downstream agreements, the clause ensures the restrictions carry binding legal force at every layer of distribution.

How does this clause affect you?

If you distribute the Model or any Derivative under a legal agreement, that agreement must contain the paragraph 5 use-based restrictions as an enforceable provision.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 299 platforms. See the full comparison.

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