EXAONE 3.5 is a collection of instruction-tuned bilingual (English and Korean) generative models ranging from 2.4B to 32B parameters, developed and released by LG AI Research.
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EXAONE AI Model License Agreement 1.1 - NC
This License Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between you (“Licensee”) and LG Management Development
Institute Co., Ltd. (“Licensor”), governing the use of the EXAONE AI Model (“Model”). By downloading,
installing, copying, or using the Model, you agree to comply with and be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
If you do not agree to all the terms, you must not download, install, copy, or use the Model. This Agreement
constitutes a binding legal agreement between the Licensee and Licensor.
1. Definitions
1.1 Model: The artificial intelligence model provided by Licensor, which includes any software,
algorithms, machine learning models, or related components supplied by Licensor. This definition extends
to encompass all updates, enhancements, improvements, bug fixes, patches, or other modifications that may
be provided by Licensor from time to time, whether automatically or manually implemented.
1.2 Derivatives: Any modifications, alterations, enhancements, improvements, adaptations, or derivative
works of the Model created by Licensee or any third party. This includes changes made to the Model's
architecture, parameters, data processing methods, or any other aspect of the Model that results in a
modification of its functionality or output.
1.3 Output: Any data, results, content, predictions, analyses, insights, or other materials generated by
the Model or Derivatives, regardless of whether they are in their original form or have been further
processed or modified by the Licensee. This includes, but is not limited to, textual or numerical produced
directly or indirectly through the use of the Model.
1.4 Licensor: LG Management Development Institute Co., Ltd., the owner, developer, and provider of the
EXAONE AI Model. The Licensor holds all rights, title, and interest in the Model and is responsible for
granting licenses to use the Model under the terms specified in this Agreement.
1.5 Licensee: The individual, organization, corporation, academic institution, government agency, or other
entity using or intending to use the Model under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Licensee
is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Agreement by all authorized users who access or utilize
the Model on behalf of the Licensee.
2. License Grant
2.1 Grant of License: Subject to the terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement, the Licensor hereby
grants the Licensee a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide, and revocable license to:
a. Access, download, install, and use the Model solely for research purposes. This includes
evaluation, testing, academic research, experimentation, and participation in competitions, provided
that such participation is in a non-commercial context. Notwithstanding Section 3.1, the Licensee may
only provide the Model or Derivatives for a competition if no commercial license is granted to the
competition organizer or any third party.
b. Publicly disclose research results and findings derived from the use of the Model or Derivatives,
including publishing papers or presentations.
c. Modify the Model and create Derivatives based on the Model, provided that such modifications and
Derivatives are used exclusively for research purposes. The Licensee may conduct experiments, perform
analyses, and apply custom modifications to the Model to explore its capabilities and performance
under various scenarios. If the Model is modified, the modified Model must include “EXAONE” at the
beginning of its name.
d. Distribute the Model and Derivatives in each case with a copy of this Agreement.
2.2 Scope of License: The license granted herein does not authorize the Licensee to use the Model for any
purpose not explicitly permitted under this Agreement. Any use beyond the scope of this license, including
any commercial application or external distribution, is strictly prohibited unless explicitly agreed upon
in writing by the Licensor.
3. Restrictions
3.1 Commercial Use: The Licensee is expressly prohibited from using the Model, Derivatives, or Output for
any commercial purposes, including but not limited to, developing or deploying products, services, or
applications that generate revenue, whether directly or indirectly. Any commercial exploitation of the
Model or its derivatives requires a separate commercial license agreement with the Licensor. Furthermore,
the Licensee shall not use the Model, Derivatives or Output to develop or improve other models.
3.2 Reverse Engineering: The Licensee shall not decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or attempt to
derive the source code, underlying ideas, algorithms, or structure of the Model, except to the extent that
such activities are expressly permitted by applicable law. Any attempt to bypass or circumvent
technological protection measures applied to the Model is strictly prohibited.
3.3 Unlawful Use: The Licensee shall not use the Model and Derivatives for any illegal, fraudulent, or
unauthorized activities, nor for any purpose that violates applicable laws or regulations. This includes
but is not limited to the creation, distribution, or dissemination of malicious, deceptive, or unlawful
content.
3.4 Ethical Use: The Licensee shall ensure that the Model or Derivatives is used in an ethical and
responsible manner, adhering to the following guidelines:
a. The Model and Derivatives shall not be used to generate, propagate, or amplify false, misleading,
or harmful information, including fake news, misinformation, or disinformation.
b. The Model and Derivatives shall not be employed to create, distribute, or promote content that is
discriminatory, harassing, defamatory, abusive, or otherwise offensive to individuals or groups based
on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, or other protected characteristics.
c. The Model and Derivatives shall not infringe on the rights of others, including intellectual
property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights recognized by law. The Licensee shall obtain all
necessary permissions and consents before using the Model and Derivatives in a manner that may impact
the rights of third parties.
d. The Model and Derivatives shall not be used in a way that causes harm, whether physical, mental,
emotional, or financial, to individuals, organizations, or communities. The Licensee shall take all
reasonable measures to prevent misuse or abuse of the Model and Derivatives that could result in harm
or injury.
4. Ownership
4.1 Intellectual Property: All rights, title, and interest in and to the Model, including any
modifications, Derivatives, and associated documentation, are and shall remain the exclusive property of
the Licensor. The Licensee acknowledges that this Agreement does not transfer any ownership rights to the
Licensee. All trademarks, service marks, and logos associated with the Model are the property of the
Licensor.
4.2 Output: All rights, title, and interest in and to the Output generated by the Model and Derivatives
whether in its original form or modified, are and shall remain the exclusive property of the Licensor.
Licensee may use, modify, and distribute the Output and its derivatives for research purpose. The Licensee
shall not claim ownership of the Output except as expressly provided in this Agreement. The Licensee may
use the Output solely for the purposes permitted under this Agreement and shall not exploit the Output for
unauthorized or commercial purposes.
4.3 Attribution: In any publication or presentation of results obtained using the Model, the Licensee
shall provide appropriate attribution to the Licensor, citing the Model's name and version, along with any
relevant documentation or references specified by the Licensor.
5. No Warranty
5.1 “As-Is” Basis: The Model, Derivatives, and Output are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis,
without any warranties or representations of any kind, whether express, implied, or statutory. The
Licensor disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, reliability, non-infringement, or any warranty arising from
the course of dealing or usage of trade.
5.2 Performance and Reliability: The Licensor does not warrant or guarantee that the Model, Derivatives or
Output will meet the Licensee’s requirements, that the operation of the Model, Derivatives or Output will
be uninterrupted or error-free, or that defects in the Model will be corrected. The Licensee acknowledges
that the use of the Model, Derivatives or Output is at its own risk and that the Model, Derivatives or
Output may contain bugs, errors, or other limitations.
5.3 No Endorsement: The Licensor does not endorse, approve, or certify any results, conclusions, or
recommendations derived from the use of the Model. The Licensee is solely responsible for evaluating the
accuracy, reliability, and suitability of the Model for its intended purposes.
6. Limitation of Liability
6.1 No Liability for Damages: To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the
Licensor be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages,
including but not limited to, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of
business information, loss of data, or any other pecuniary or non-pecuniary loss arising out of or in
connection with the use or inability to use the Model, Derivatives or any Output, even if the Licensor has
been advised of the possibility of such damages.
6.2 Indemnification: The Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensor, its
affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages,
losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to the
Licensee's use of the Model, any Derivatives, or any Output, including any violation of this Agreement or
applicable laws.
7. Termination
7.1 Termination by Licensor: The Licensor reserves the right to terminate this Agreement and revoke the
Licensee’s rights to use the Model at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice if the
Licensee breaches any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement. Termination shall be effective
immediately upon notice.
7.2 Effect of Termination: Upon termination of this Agreement, the Licensee must immediately cease all use
of the Model, Derivatives, and Output and destroy all copies of the Model, Derivatives, and Output in its
possession or control, including any backup or archival copies. The Licensee shall certify in writing to
the Licensor that such destruction has been completed.
7.3 Survival: The provisions of this Agreement that by their nature should survive termination, including
but not limited to, Sections 4 (Ownership), 5 (No Warranty), 6 (Limitation of Liability), and this Section
7 (Termination), shall continue to apply after termination.
8. Governing Law
8.1 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
Republic of Korea, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
8.2 Arbitration: Any disputes, controversies, or claims arising out of or relating to this Agreement,
including its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, breach, or termination, shall be referred
to and finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) in
accordance with the International Arbitration Rules of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board in force at
the time of the commencement of the arbitration. The seat of arbitration shall be Seoul, Republic of
Korea. The tribunal shall consist of one arbitrator. The language of the arbitration shall be English.
9. Alterations
9.1 Modifications: The Licensor reserves the right to modify or amend this Agreement at any time, in its
sole discretion. Any modifications will be effective upon posting the updated Agreement on the Licensor’s
website or through other means of communication. The Licensee is responsible for reviewing the Agreement
periodically for changes. Continued use of the Model after any modifications have been made constitutes
acceptance of the revised Agreement.
9.2 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Licensee and Licensor
concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written
agreements, representations, or understandings. Any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other
document submitted by the Licensee in connection with the Model that are in addition to, different from,
or inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement are not binding on the Licensor and are
void.
By downloading, installing, or using the EXAONE AI Model, the Licensee acknowledges that it has read,
understood, and agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.