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OpenRAIL-M License

Copyright (c) 2025 Nenad Bursac

This license governs the use of the RefNet model weights and associated artifacts ("Model") and is based on the OpenRAIL-M license template.

1. Definitions

“Model” means the machine learning weights and trained parameters and any associated non‑code artifacts (e.g., tokenizers, config files, evaluation assets) provided with or in connection with the Model, excluding source code, which is licensed separately under the Apache‑2.0 License.

"Use" means any use of the Model, including but not limited to training, fine-tuning, inference, deployment, or any other form of interaction with the Model.

"Commercial Use" means any use of the Model for commercial purposes, including but not limited to selling, licensing, or otherwise making the Model available for commercial gain.

"Research Use" means any use of the Model for academic research, scientific study, or educational purposes that is not Commercial Use.

2. License Grant

Subject to the terms and conditions of this license, Licensor hereby grants to You a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use the Model for Research Use only.

3. Restrictions

3.1 Commercial Use Prohibition

You may not use the Model for Commercial Use without obtaining a separate commercial license from the Licensor.

3.2 Harmful Use Prohibition

You may not use the Model for any purpose that:

- Violates any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringes upon the rights of others
- Causes harm to individuals or groups
- Promotes discrimination, harassment, or violence
- Generates or disseminates false or misleading information
- Violates privacy rights or data protection laws

3.3 Model Card Compliance

You must comply with the accompanying Model Card (docs/MODEL_CARD.md) which includes:

- Intended use cases and limitations
- Safety considerations and ethical guidelines
- Training data information
- Performance metrics and evaluation results

4. Attribution

You must provide appropriate attribution to the Licensor when using the Model, including:

- Citation of the original work
- Reference to this license
- Acknowledgment of the Model Card

5. Disclaimer

THE MODEL IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE MODEL OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE MODEL.

6. Termination

This license shall automatically terminate if You violate any of its terms. Upon termination, You must cease all use of the Model and destroy all copies in Your possession.

7. Governing Law

This license shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Serbia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

8. Contact

For questions about this license or to request a commercial license, please contact:
Nenad Bursac <nenad@nenadbursac.com>

Note: This license applies specifically to the RefNet model weights and trained parameters. The source code is licensed under Apache-2.0 (see LICENSE file).