prithivMLmods/GWQ-9B-Preview2 · License Compatibility

Hi , I’d like to raise a potential license incompatibility issue regarding
prithivMLmods/GWQ-9B-Preview2.

It appears this model is a fine-tuned version of
prithivMLmods/GWQ-9B-Preview, which is licensed under the Gemma License from Google.

However, the newer model GWQ-9B-Preview2 is currently published under the
CreativeML OpenRAIL-M License, which may not be compatible with the original Gemma license due to conflicting distribution and usage restrictions.

⚠️ License Conflicts:

Gemma License (GWQ-9B-Preview):
• Use is restricted to non-commercial research only
• Redistribution is only allowed under identical terms
• Sublicensing or relicensing is not permitted
• Must include Google's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

CreativeML OpenRAIL-M License (GWQ-9B-Preview2):
• Permits redistribution, reuse, and modification with fewer constraints
• May allow commercial usage unless explicitly restricted
• No requirement to pass down Google’s AUP or attribution

Conflict:
→ The Gemma license prohibits re-licensing under terms that do not preserve its own.
→ By applying the CreativeML OpenRAIL-M license to a Gemma-derived model, `GWQ-9B-Preview2` removes critical legal restrictions required by Google — including limits on commercial use and license propagation.

By omitting the Gemma license, this derivative may unintentionally remove critical restrictions on redistribution and commercial usage required by Google — potentially placing downstream users in legal uncertainty.

🔹 Suggestions for Resolving

1. Clearly state that the model is derived from GWQ-9B-Preview (Gemma license)
2. Replace or supplement the current license with the original Gemma License
3. Add a NOTICE file that includes:
   • Attribution to Google
   • Full text or link to the Gemma license
   • A reminder of non-commercial use restrictions
4. Remove CreativeML OpenRAIL-M if it introduces broader rights than allowed under Gemma
5. Optionally, seek clarification from Google if redistribution under a different license is intended

Let me know if I misunderstood anything — happy to help clarify further!

Thanks for your attention!