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Commercial Research Requires Enterprise Registration

High severity High confidence Explicit document language Common · 298 of 352 platforms

Key Facts · in the document’s own words

When does Stability AI require users to register with Stability AI?
“if a Core Model, or a Derivative Work thereof, is utilized in your research, and that research will be used for a commercial purpose... you must register with Stability AI”
Version CA-V-006202, captured Aug. 29, 2026 · live source ↗
Our reading, not the document’s words
Stability AI requires users to register with Stability AI when a Core Model or Derivative Work is utilized in research that will be used for a commercial purpose.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Commercial research use is not covered by the no-cost research carve-out without registration; failing to register when research has a commercial purpose would constitute non-compliance.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users conducting research with a commercial purpose using Core Models or Derivative Works are required to register with Stability AI.

How other platforms handle this

Pinterest Medium

To the extent that any provisions in the Business Terms of Service conflict with these Terms, the Business Terms of Service shall govern to the extent of the conflict.

Snapchat Medium

Regardless of who terminates these Terms, both you and Snap continue to be bound by Sections 2, 3 (to the extent any additional terms and conditions would, by their terms, survive), and 6 - 25 of the Terms.

SoFi Medium

You agree that SoFi may contact you about any matter relating to your activity with, any inquiry submitted to, or any account or product you have with SoFi.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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if a Core Model, or a Derivative Work thereof, is utilized in your research, and that research will be used for a commercial purpose... you must register with Stability AI

Excerpt from Stability AI's Model License

Provision details

Document information
Document
Stability AI Model License
Entity
Stability AI
Tracking information
First captured by ConductAtlas
May 12, 2026
Text quoted from version
CA-V-006202, captured Aug. 29, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-066562
Document ID
CA-D-000831
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Extracted-text SHA-256 (version CA-V-006202)
76017205124d7afa15635c1675d806e174348163a15a344df8d19147cd142a37
Analysis generated
July 9, 2026 05:34 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Excerpt found verbatim in version CA-V-006202 (checked Oct. 5, 2026)
Citation Record
Entity: Stability AI
Document: Stability AI Model License
Record ID: CA-P-066562
Version: CA-V-006202
Captured: 2026-08-29 00:52:11 UTC
SHA-256: 76017205124d7afa…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stability-ai/stability-ai-model-license/provision/CA-P-066562/commercial-research-requires-enterprise-registration/
Accessed: Oct. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
Classification
Severity
High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stability AI's Commercial Research Requires Enterprise Registration clause do?

Commercial research use is not covered by the no-cost research carve-out without registration; failing to register when research has a commercial purpose would constitute non-compliance.

How does this clause affect you?

Users conducting research with a commercial purpose using Core Models or Derivative Works are required to register with Stability AI.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 298 platforms. See the full comparison.

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