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Open Source License Preservation

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What it is

If content on Hugging Face is published under an open source or other license notice, that license continues to apply when others access or use that content; neither Hugging Face nor users are allowed to remove those license notices.

This analysis describes what Hugging Face'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)

This clause establishes that open source license terms attached to models, datasets, or code persist through access and redistribution on the platform, and that license notices cannot be stripped by any party.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
5
Months Monitored
May 11, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 1689 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Models and datasets published on Hugging Face with open source or other license notices retain those licenses when accessed, downloaded, or redistributed; users who download and use such content are bound by the original license terms regardless of how they obtained the content through the platform.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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When Content contains notice of a reasonable and customary license, (such as an open source license) such Content is intended to remain under the terms of such license when further accessed, distributed, or used. Neither party is permitted to remove reference to any such license.

Excerpt from Hugging Face's Terms of Service

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: This provision interacts with copyright law and open source license obligations across jurisdictions.

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Applicable regulations

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Hugging Face Terms of Service
Entity
Hugging Face
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010792
Document ID
CA-D-00331
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
8ce2426fe4c652c69e1191fed441ac315d0276cfc94060f1988ef1cfe27a2b06
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 06:05 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Hugging Face
Document: Hugging Face Terms of Service
Record ID: CA-P-010792
Captured: 2026-05-11 06:05:25 UTC
SHA-256: 8ce2426fe4c652c6…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/hugging-face/hugging-face-terms-of-service/provision/CA-P-010792/open-source-license-preservation/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hugging Face's Open Source License Preservation clause do?

This clause establishes that open source license terms attached to models, datasets, or code persist through access and redistribution on the platform, and that license notices cannot be stripped by any party.

How does this clause affect you?

Models and datasets published on Hugging Face with open source or other license notices retain those licenses when accessed, downloaded, or redistributed; users who download and use such content are bound by the original license terms regardless of how they obtained the content through the platform.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 263 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Hugging Face?

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