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Acceptable Use Policy and License Restrictions

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What it is

The card establishes that use of Llama 4 in violation of applicable laws, the Acceptable Use Policy, or the Llama 4 Community License constitutes an out-of-scope use, with the full terms of permitted use governed by the separately published Community License Agreement.

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This analysis describes what Meta'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

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes the contractual framework within which commercial and research use of Llama 4 is permitted, and incorporates by reference both the Acceptable Use Policy and the Llama 4 Community License Agreement as binding constraints. Organizations should review those documents independently, as the model card does not reproduce their full terms.

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Interpretive note: The full terms of the Acceptable Use Policy and Llama 4 Community License Agreement are not reproduced in this model card; the complete scope of obligations and restrictions requires review of those separate documents.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

The agreement establishes that all use of Llama 4 is governed by the Llama 4 Community License Agreement and Acceptable Use Policy, both of which are separate documents not reproduced in this model card. Deploying organizations and end users are subject to those terms in addition to the provisions described in the model card.

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Out-of-scope: Use in any manner that violates applicable laws or regulations (including trade compliance laws). Use in any other way that is prohibited by the Acceptable Use Policy and Llama 4 Community License. Use in languages or capabilities beyond those explicitly referenced as supported in this model card.

Excerpt from Meta's Llama 4 Model Card

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

(1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The incorporation of trade compliance law as an explicit out-of-scope use engages US export control regulations, including Export Administration Regulations, which may restrict the distribution or use of Llama 4 model weights …

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  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
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Provision details

Document information
Document
Llama 4 Model Card
Entity
Meta
Document last updated
July 6, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 6, 2026
Last verified
July 6, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013383
Document ID
CA-D-00922
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
a1739083c8a496ca0c121d90b98659a6aa7e36fcc0092581db35ef99736d104f
Analysis generated
July 6, 2026 22:02 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Meta
Document: Llama 4 Model Card
Record ID: CA-P-013383
Captured: 2026-07-06 22:02:11 UTC
SHA-256: a1739083c8a496ca…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/meta/llama-4-model-card/provision/CA-P-013383/acceptable-use-policy-and-license-restrictions/
Accessed: Oct. 2, 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 Meta's Acceptable Use Policy and License Restrictions clause do?

This provision establishes the contractual framework within which commercial and research use of Llama 4 is permitted, and incorporates by reference both the Acceptable Use Policy and the Llama 4 Community License Agreement as binding constraints. Organizations should review those documents independently, as the model card does not reproduce their full terms.

How does this clause affect you?

The agreement establishes that all use of Llama 4 is governed by the Llama 4 Community License Agreement and Acceptable Use Policy, both of which are separate documents not reproduced in this model card. Deploying organizations and end users are subject to those terms in addition to the provisions described in the model card.

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