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Fine-Tuners May Sell Models Under 1M

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Key Facts

Does Stability AI make Core Models and Derivative Works free to use for those generating under USD $1M of annual revenue?
Stability AI makes Core Models and Derivative Works free to use for those generating under USD $1M of annual revenue, regardless of the source of that revenue.
What does Stability AI make free to use for those generating under USD $1M of annual revenue, regardless of the source of that revenue?
Stability AI makes Core Models and Derivative Works free to use for those generating under USD $1M of annual revenue, regardless of the source of that revenue.
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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

The free use threshold is tied to total annual revenue from any source, not revenue generated specifically from the models, meaning a large business cannot claim the free tier by isolating model-related income.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users with annual revenue under USD $1M from any source may use and sell models without paying Stability AI.

How other platforms handle this

Netflix Medium

all subscription plans may contain limited commercial content, such as branded content or sponsorship messaging, promotions for Netflix content or information about other Netflix products or services.

Bumble Medium

Your ability to use Virtual Items you have access to in this manner may terminate at the end of each of your subscription periods and your access to Virtual Items may not "roll over" or accumulate through additional subscription periods.

ClickUp Medium

You hereby agree that we may place such advertising and promotions on the Service or on, about, or in conjunction with your Content.

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Even if I sell my models? No, unless you're making over USD $1M of annual revenue, regardless of the source of that revenue, then the Core Models and Derivative Works thereof are free

Excerpt from Stability AI's Model License

Applicable regulations

FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Stability AI Model License
Entity
Stability AI
Document last updated
May 12, 2026
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First tracked
July 9, 2026
Last verified
July 9, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-066569
Document ID
CA-D-00831
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July 9, 2026 05:34 UTC
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Entity: Stability AI
Document: Stability AI Model License
Record ID: CA-P-066569
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-066569/fine-tuners-may-sell-models-under-1m/
Accessed: Sept. 17, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stability AI's Fine-Tuners May Sell Models Under 1M clause do?

The free use threshold is tied to total annual revenue from any source, not revenue generated specifically from the models, meaning a large business cannot claim the free tier by isolating model-related income.

How does this clause affect you?

Users with annual revenue under USD $1M from any source may use and sell models without paying Stability AI.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 124 platforms. See the full comparison.

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