| # Krutrim Community License Agreement Version 1.0 | |
| ## 1. Definitions | |
| - **"Software"** refers to the code, documentation, models, APIs, libraries, scripts, and any associated materials provided under this license, relating to Krutrim Community License including updates, modifications, enhancements, and derivative works. | |
| - **"You"** or **"Licensee"** refers to the individual, organization, or legal entity exercising rights under this license, including its employees, contractors, and affiliates. | |
| - **"Modification"** means any alteration to the Software, including but not limited to changes, improvements, enhancements, translations, adaptations, or derivative works based on the original Software. | |
| - **"Commercial Use"** means any use of the Software intended for commercial advantage or monetary compensation where more than 1 million monthly active users of the Licensee use the Software. | |
| - **"Distribution"** refers to the act of making the Software available to third parties through any means, including but not limited to physical media, downloads, or cloud-based platforms. | |
| ## 2. Grant of License | |
| Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Krutrim grants you a worldwide, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable limited license to: | |
| - Use the Software for permitted purposes as outlined in this license, including research, academic, and personal projects. | |
| - Modify the Software for research and personal use, provided that all changes are clearly documented, and proper attribution is maintained. | |
| - Distribute the Software under specified conditions, ensuring compliance with attribution, modification transparency, and adherence to non-commercial restrictions where applicable. | |
| This license does not constitute a sale of the Software and does not grant ownership rights. Krutrim retains all intellectual property rights not explicitly granted herein. | |
| ## 3. Permitted Uses | |
| - **Research and Personal Use**: Free to use, modify, and distribute for academic, educational, research, and personal purposes, provided proper attribution to Krutrim is included. | |
| - **Educational Use**: Permitted in teaching, training, academic projects, and coursework without commercial exploitation. | |
| - **Commercial Use**: Allowed only through a separate commercial license agreement with Krutrim. | |
| ## 4. Prohibited Use | |
| You agree you will not use or allow others to use the Krutrim Community License for: | |
| ### 4.1 Violation of the law or others' rights, including: | |
| - Engaging in illegal activities such as violence, terrorism, child exploitation, human trafficking, or unauthorized distribution of information. | |
| - Harassment, abuse, discrimination, or unauthorized professional practices. | |
| - Collection, processing, or disclosure of sensitive personal data without legal consent. | |
| - Creating or distributing malicious code, malware, or engaging in activities that impair the integrity of systems. | |
| ### 4.2 Risk of bodily harm, including: | |
| - Military, warfare, nuclear, or espionage applications. | |
| - Guns, illegal weapons, illegal drugs, and critical infrastructure operations. | |
| - Self-harm or harm to others, including inciting violence. | |
| ### 4.3 Deception or misleading activities, including: | |
| - Fraud, misinformation, spam, impersonation, fake online engagement, or misrepresenting Krutrim outputs as human-generated. | |
| ## 5. Restriction on Use to Compete with Krutrim | |
| - The Software may not be used to develop, market, sell, or support competing products or services. | |
| - Violation results in immediate termination and potential legal action. | |
| ## 6. Modification Rights | |
| - Allowed for personal and research purposes with clear documentation. | |
| - Modified versions must retain this license and attribution to Krutrim. | |
| - Commercial distribution of modifications requires a separate agreement. | |
| ## 7. Distribution | |
| - **Non-Commercial Distribution**: Allowed for academic and research purposes with proper attribution. | |
| - **Commercial Distribution**: Prohibited unless authorized under a separate commercial agreement. | |
| - **Distribution Requirements**: Copies must include this license, attribution to Krutrim, and modification details. | |
| ## 8. Patent Rights | |
| - No express or implied patent rights are granted. Users must ensure they do not infringe existing patents. | |
| ## 9. Warranty Disclaimer | |
| - The Software is provided **"AS IS"** without warranties of any kind. Users assume all risks. | |
| ## 10. Attribution Requirements | |
| - Must provide visible attribution to "Krutrim" in all publications, software metadata, and related outputs. | |
| ## 11. Cloud Deployment | |
| - **Permitted**: For academic, personal, and non-commercial research. | |
| - **Restricted**: Commercial cloud deployment requires a separate license. | |
| ## 12. Research Use | |
| - Allowed for non-commercial research with proper attribution. | |
| - Commercial exploitation of research outputs falls under "Commercial Use." | |
| ## 13. Limitation of Liability | |
| - Krutrim is not liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from Software use. | |
| ## 14. Sub-Licensing | |
| - Sub-licensing is strictly prohibited. | |
| ## 15. Derivative Works and Model Training | |
| - **Permitted**: Training models for academic or research purposes with attribution. | |
| - **Restricted**: Commercial use of derivative models requires explicit permission from Krutrim. | |
| ## 16. Compliance and Audits | |
| - Krutrim may request proof of compliance and conduct audits to ensure adherence to this license. | |
| ## 17. Termination | |
| - Violation of terms results in automatic termination. | |
| - Upon termination, all use, modification, and distribution must cease. | |
| ## 18. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution | |
| - Governed by the laws of India. | |
| - Disputes resolved through arbitration in Bangalore under the Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. | |
| ## 19. Severability | |
| - If any provision is found invalid, the remaining provisions continue in effect. | |
| ## 20. Entire Agreement | |
| - This license constitutes the complete agreement between you and Krutrim. Any modifications must be in writing and signed by both parties. | |
| By using the Software, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this license. | |