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Discriminatory Use Based on Behavior Prohibited

High severity High confidence Explicitdocumentlanguage Common · 145 of 352 platforms
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The prohibition covers both intentional discriminatory use and use that produces a discriminatory or harmful effect, and it extends to predictions about characteristics—not only known ones—broadening the scope of what is restricted.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users are prohibited from deploying the Model in ways that target, discriminate against, or harm people based on behavioral data or personal characteristics, even if no discriminatory intent exists.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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For any use intended to or which has the effect of discriminating against or harming individuals or groups based on online or offline social behavior or known or predicted personal or personality characteristics;

— 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-060612
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
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: DeepSeek
Document: DeepSeek Open Source License
Record ID: CA-P-060612
Captured: 2026-05-11 12:01:12 UTC
SHA-256: 6a09f5368af6476f…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/deepseek/deepseek-open-source-license/provision/CA-P-060612/discriminatory-use-based-on-behavior-prohibited/
Accessed: July 13, 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 Discriminatory Use Based on Behavior Prohibited clause do?

The prohibition covers both intentional discriminatory use and use that produces a discriminatory or harmful effect, and it extends to predictions about characteristics—not only known ones—broadening the scope of what is restricted.

How does this clause affect you?

Users are prohibited from deploying the Model in ways that target, discriminate against, or harm people based on behavioral data or personal characteristics, even if no discriminatory intent exists.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 145 platforms. See the full comparison.

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