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The clause creates a conditional access mechanism tied to scale: below the threshold, the standard Community License grants rights automatically; above it, continuation of rights depends on obtaining Meta's discretionary approval through a separate licensing arrangement. This establishes Meta's approval authority as a prerequisite for large-scale deployments.
The provision requires entities operating Llama 3 products at scale to obtain separate authorization from Meta. Licensees operating above the threshold cannot rely on the Community License grant and must suspend licensed activities unless and until Meta expressly authorizes continued use under different terms.
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The clause creates a conditional access mechanism tied to scale: below the threshold, the standard Community License grants rights automatically; above it, continuation of rights depends on obtaining Meta's discretionary approval through a separate licensing arrangement. This establishes Meta's approval authority as a prerequisite for large-scale deployments.
The provision requires entities operating Llama 3 products at scale to obtain separate authorization from Meta. Licensees operating above the threshold cannot rely on the Community License grant and must suspend licensed activities unless and until Meta expressly authorizes continued use under different terms.
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