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Research Use Falls Under Community License

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Key Facts

Does Stability AI include research-only use of its models within the Community License?
Stability AI includes research-only use of its models within the Community License at no cost, regardless of the amount of revenue generated.
What does Stability AI include within the Community License at no cost, regardless of the amount of revenue generated?
Stability AI includes research-only use of its models within the Community License at no cost, regardless of the amount of revenue generated.
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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

Revenue size does not disqualify an organization from free access when use is strictly for research, carving out research from the commercial revenue threshold that otherwise triggers paid licensing.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users whose model use is limited to research purposes are not required to pay under the Community License, irrespective of their organization's revenue.

How other platforms handle this

ClickUp Medium

This Privacy Policy is also incorporated into and governed by our Terms of Use.

Instacart Medium

You may not assign your rights, licenses, or obligations under these Terms. Any attempt to do so is void. Instacart may assign its rights, licenses, and obligations under these Terms without limitation.

Tinder Medium

If you believe we have taken action against your content or account in a way that does not comply with these Terms, you have the right to bring a claim for breach of contract under UK law.

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If you use Stability AI's models for research purposes only, this falls within the Community License and you don't need to pay, regardless of the amount of revenue generated

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Provision details

Document information
Document
Stability AI Model License
Entity
Stability AI
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
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July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-066561
Document ID
CA-D-00831
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July 9, 2026 05:34 UTC
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Citation Record
Entity: Stability AI
Document: Stability AI Model License
Record ID: CA-P-066561
Captured: 2026-07-09 05:34:48 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/stability-ai/stability-ai-model-license/provision/CA-P-066561/research-use-falls-under-community-license/
Accessed: Sept. 17, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stability AI's Research Use Falls Under Community License clause do?

Revenue size does not disqualify an organization from free access when use is strictly for research, carving out research from the commercial revenue threshold that otherwise triggers paid licensing.

How does this clause affect you?

Users whose model use is limited to research purposes are not required to pay under the Community License, irrespective of their organization's revenue.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 297 platforms. See the full comparison.

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