| K-EXAONE AI Model License Agreement |
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| This License Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between LG Management |
| Development Institute Co., Ltd. ("Licensor") and you ("User") and governs the |
| use of the K-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 terms, you must not download, |
| install, copy, or use the Model. This Agreement constitutes a binding legal |
| contract between User and Licensor. |
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| 1. Definitions |
| 1.1 “Model” means the artificial intelligence model provided by |
| Licensor, including all software, algorithms, machine learning models, |
| or related components provided by Licensor, together with all updates, |
| improvements, enhancements, bug fixes, patches, or other modifications |
| thereto implemented automatically or manually. |
| 1.2 “Derivative Work” means any modification, alteration, improvement, |
| enhancement, adaptation, or derivative work of the Model created by User |
| or a third party, including any changes to the Model's architecture, |
| parameters, data processing methods, or any other aspect of the Model |
| that modifies its functionality or output. |
| 1.3 “Output” means all data, results, content, predictions, analyses, |
| insights, or other materials generated by the Model or Derivatives |
| Work, whether in their original form or further processed or modified |
| by User. This includes, but is not limited to, text or numerical data |
| generated directly or indirectly through the use of the Model. |
| 1.4 “Licensor” means the provider that lawfully offers the K-EXAONE |
| AI Model. Licensor retains all rights to the Model and has the right to |
| grant a license for its use under the terms specified in this Agreement. |
| 1.5 “User” means an individual, organization, corporation, academic |
| institution, government agency, or other entity that uses or intends |
| to use the Model under the terms of this Agreement. User is responsible |
| for ensuring that all authorized users accessing or using the Model on |
| its behalf comply with this Agreement. |
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| 2. License Grant |
| 2.1 License Grant: Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this |
| Agreement and Section 2.2, Licensor grants to the User a non-exclusive, |
| non-transferable, worldwide, irrevocable license to access, download, |
| install, modify, use, distribute, and create derivative works of the |
| Model for commercial and non-commercial purposes. In the event the Model |
| or Derivative Work is distributed, this Agreement shall be distributed |
| alongside it to ensure the license terms are maintained, and the name |
| of the Model and Derivative Work shall begin with “K-EXAONE”. |
| 2.2 Distribution, sublicensing, or making the Model and Derivative Work |
| available to third parties for commercial purposes requires separate |
| agreement with Licensor. |
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| 3. Exceptions and Restrictions |
| 3.1 Reverse Engineering: Except as expressly permitted by applicable law, |
| User shall not attempt to decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer, or |
| derive the source code, underlying ideas, algorithms, or structure of |
| the Model. Any attempts to circumvent or evade any technical protection |
| measures applied to the Model are strictly prohibited. |
| 3.2 Illegal Use: User shall not use the Model or Derivative Work for any |
| illegal, fraudulent, or unauthorized activities, or for purposes that |
| violate applicable laws or regulations, including but not limited to, |
| the creation, distribution, or dissemination of malicious, deceptive, |
| or illegal content. |
| 3.3 Ethical Use: User shall ensure that the Model or Derivative Work is |
| used ethically and responsibly in compliance with the following guidelines: |
| a. Model and Derivative Work must not be used to generate, disseminate, |
| or amplify false, misleading, or harmful information, including fake |
| news, misinformation, or inflammatory content. |
| b. Model and Derivative Work must not be used to create, distribute, |
| or promote content that is discriminatory, harassing, defamatory, |
| insulting, or otherwise offensive toward individuals or groups |
| based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, |
| or other protected characteristics. |
| c. Model and Derivative Work must not infringe upon the rights of |
| others, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, |
| or other rights recognized by law. User must obtain all necessary |
| permissions and consents before using the Model and Derivative Work |
| in a manner that could affect the rights of third parties. |
| d. Model and Derivative Work must not be used in a manner that causes |
| physical, mental, emotional, or financial harm to any individual, |
| organization, or community. User must take all reasonable measures |
| to prevent the misuse or abuse of the Model and Derivative Work that |
| could result in harm or injury. |
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| 4. Ownership |
| 4.1 Intellectual Property Rights: User acknowledges that this Agreement |
| does not transfer to the User any ownership or patent rights related to |
| the Model or any trademarks, service marks, and logos. |
| 4.2 Output: Licensor claims no ownership over any output generated by |
| the Model or Derivative Work, and the use of such output is solely the |
| responsibility of User. |
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| 5. Warranty |
| 5.1 Provided "As Is": The Model and Derivative Work are provided "as is," |
| without any warranty or representation of any kind, whether express, |
| implied, or statutory. Licensor disclaims all warranties, including |
| but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for |
| a particular purpose, accuracy, reliability, and non-infringement, |
| as well as any warranties arising from course of dealing or trade usage. |
| 5.2 Performance and Reliability: Licensor does not warrant or guarantee |
| that the Model or Derivative Work will meet User's requirements, that |
| the operation of the Model or Derivative Work will be uninterrupted |
| or error-free, or that defects in the Model will be corrected. User |
| acknowledges that use of the Model or Derivative Work is at their own |
| risk and that the Model or Derivative Work may contain bugs, errors, |
| or other limitations. |
| 5.3 Warranty Disclaimer: Licensor does not warrant, endorse, or certify |
| any results, conclusions, or recommendations arising from the use of the |
| Model. User bears sole responsibility for evaluating the Model's accuracy, |
| reliability, and suitability for its intended purpose. |
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| 6. Limitation of Liability |
| 6.1 Indemnity for Damages: To the maximum extent permitted by applicable |
| law, Licensor shall not be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, |
| consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, including the loss of |
| business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, |
| data loss, or any other pecuniary or non-pecuniary loss arising from |
| the use or inability to use the Model, Derivative Work, or Outputs, |
| even if Licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages. |
| 6.2 Indemnification: User agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless |
| Licensor, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from |
| and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, |
| or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or |
| in connection with your use of the Model, Derivative Work, or Outputs, |
| including any breach of this Agreement or applicable law. |
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| 7. Termination |
| 7.1 Termination by Licensor: Licensor reserves the right to terminate |
| this Agreement and revoke the User's right to use the Model at any time, |
| with or without cause and without prior notice, if User breaches any term |
| of this Agreement. Termination shall be effective immediately upon notice. |
| 7.2 Effect of Termination: Upon termination of this Agreement, User shall |
| immediately cease all use of the Model and Derivative Work and destroy |
| all copies of the Model and Derivative Work in the User's possession |
| or control, including any backup or archival copies. User shall provide |
| written proof to Licensor that such destruction has been completed. |
| 7.3 Survival: The provisions of this Agreement that by their nature |
| should survive termination (including, without limitation, Section 4 |
| (Ownership), Section 5 (Warranty), Section 6 (Limitation of Liability), |
| and this Section 7 (Termination)) shall survive termination. |
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| 8. Governing Law |
| 8.1 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be construed and governed by the |
| laws of the Republic of Korea, without giving effect to its conflict of |
| laws principles. |
| 8.2 Dispute Resolution: All disputes, controversies, or claims arising out |
| of or in connection with this Agreement, including its existence, validity, |
| interpretation, performance, breach, or termination, shall be finally |
| settled by arbitration administered by the Korea Commercial Arbitration |
| Board (KCAB) in accordance with the KCAB International Arbitration Rules |
| in effect at the time of the commencement of the arbitration. The place |
| of arbitration shall be Seoul, Republic of Korea. The arbitral tribunal |
| shall consist of one (1) arbitrator. The language of the arbitration |
| shall be Korean. |
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| 9. Miscellaneous |
| 9.1 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement |
| between User and Licensor regarding the subject matter hereof and |
| supersedes all prior oral or written agreements, representations, |
| or understandings. Any terms in a purchase order or other document |
| submitted by the User concerning the Model that add to, differ from, or |
| are inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement shall not be binding |
| upon Licensor and shall be null and void. |
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| By downloading, installing, or using the K-EXAONE AI Model, User acknowledges |
| that they have read and understood the terms of this Agreement and agree to |
| be bound by them. |
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