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Derivative Model Naming Requirement

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This naming requirement establishes a standardized attribution mechanism for derivative models, enabling Meta to maintain clear identification of models descended from the Llama lineage within the open-source ecosystem. The requirement functions as a documentation and traceability control across distributed derivative works.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users who create and distribute derivative AI models must structure their model naming conventions to prepend 'Llama 3' to the model identifier. This obligates compliance with a specific nomenclature standard as a condition of distributing or making derivative models available.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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If you use the Llama Materials to create, train, fine-tune, or otherwise improve an AI model, which you distribute or make available, you shall also include 'Llama 3' at the beginning of any such AI model name.

— Excerpt from Meta's Llama Community License Agreement

Provision details

Document information
Document
Llama Community License Agreement
Entity
Meta
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 12, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010719
Document ID
CA-D-00777
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
916aa7b1c8f5e07d423f6713ddbbf3b69cb4288de094f9db4fcccb16aa539d2e
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 13:21 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Meta
Document: Llama Community License Agreement
Record ID: CA-P-010719
Captured: 2026-05-11 13:21:53 UTC
SHA-256: 916aa7b1c8f5e07d…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/meta/llama-community-license-agreement/derivative-model-naming-requirement/
Accessed: May 20, 2026
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Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Meta's Derivative Model Naming Requirement clause do?

This naming requirement establishes a standardized attribution mechanism for derivative models, enabling Meta to maintain clear identification of models descended from the Llama lineage within the open-source ecosystem. The requirement functions as a documentation and traceability control across distributed derivative works.

How does this clause affect you?

Users who create and distribute derivative AI models must structure their model naming conventions to prepend 'Llama 3' to the model identifier. This obligates compliance with a specific nomenclature standard as a condition of distributing or making derivative models available.

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No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Meta.