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---
-title: "Model License"
+title: "LFM Open License User Guide"
description: "Understand how you can use, modify, and distribute Liquid Foundation Models under the LFM Open License v1.0."
---
-Last updated: April 2, 2026
+Last updated: September 24, 2026
-The **LFM Open License v1.0** governs the use of models we release publicly. This guide explains the license in plain, approachable terms — for the complete legal text, see the [LFM Open License v1.0](https://www.liquid.ai/lfm-open-license-v1.0).
+The [LFM Open License v1.0](https://www.liquid.ai/lfm-license) governs the use of models we release publicly under this license. This guide explains the license in plain terms.
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+For the complete license text, see the [LFM Open License v1.0](https://www.liquid.ai/lfm-license).
## At a Glance
| Question | Answer |
|----------|--------|
-| Can I use the models commercially? | Free if your annual revenue is under **$10M USD**. Paid license required above that. |
-| Can I use them for research or nonprofit work? | Yes, free with no revenue threshold. |
-| Can I modify the models? | Yes, but the $10M revenue threshold still applies to modified models. |
+| Can I use the models commercially? | Free if your annual revenue is under **$10 million USD**. A paid license is required above that threshold. |
+| Can I use the models for research or nonprofit purposes? | Yes, free with no revenue threshold. |
+| Can I modify the models? | Yes, but the **$10 million USD** revenue threshold applies to modified models too. |
| Do I have to open-source my modifications? | No. |
-| Do I own my modifications? | You own your modifications. Liquid AI owns the base models, and derivative models remain subject to this license. |
-| Can I distribute the models? | Yes, with attribution. |
+| Do I own my modifications? | You own your modifications, but Liquid AI owns the base models. Derivative models remain subject to this license. |
+| Can I distribute the models? | Yes, subject to the distribution requirements below. |
## Overview
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## Using the Models
-You can use, modify, fine-tune, and distribute the models for any purpose — including commercial products and services.
+You can use, modify, fine-tune, and distribute the models for any purpose, including commercial products and services.
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## Commercial Use
-Companies with annual revenue **under $10 million USD** can use the models at no cost for commercial purposes.
+Companies with annual revenue under **$10 million USD** can use the models at no cost for commercial purposes.
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+If your company's annual revenue exceeds **$10 million USD**, your right to use the models commercially under this license ends. Contact [sales@liquid.ai](mailto:sales@liquid.ai) to obtain a commercial license.
-If your company's annual revenue **exceeds $10 million USD**, your right to use the models commercially under this license ends. Contact [sales@liquid.ai](mailto:sales@liquid.ai) to obtain a commercial license.
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Any use for direct or indirect commercial advantage or monetary compensation.
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+The threshold applies separately to each company using the models commercially. Your company’s revenue determines your right to use and distribute the models commercially. If a downstream customer uses the models commercially, that customer’s own revenue determines whether it needs a commercial license. A customer with annual revenue over **$10 million USD** needs a commercial license from Liquid AI.
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+The open license doesn’t automatically cover a downstream customer’s commercial use. If you are interested in a custom commercial license covering your customers or end users, contact [sales@liquid.ai](mailto:sales@liquid.ai) to discuss available options.
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## Research & Nonprofit Use
Qualified nonprofits (501(c)(3) or equivalent) can use the models for non-commercial or research purposes with **no revenue threshold**.
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-Organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code, or equivalent charitable/educational organizations in other jurisdictions.
+Organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code, or equivalent charitable or educational organizations in other jurisdictions.
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+For-profit organizations using the models commercially remain subject to the commercial-use threshold.
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## Distribution Requirements
When distributing the models or derivatives, you must:
- Include a copy of the license
- Retain all copyright and attribution notices
+- Include the NOTICE file if one is provided with the model
- Mark any files you have modified
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+Yes. You may say that your product uses Liquid AI models, but the license doesn’t allow broader use of Liquid AI’s trademarks or branding.
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## Termination
The license terminates **automatically and immediately** if you violate any of its terms. Upon termination, you must stop using the models and delete all copies.
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The LFM Open License is based directly on Apache 2.0. Other than the differences below, the licenses are identical.
-| Area | What Changed |
-|------|-------------|
-| **Conditional License Grants** (Sections 2 & 3) | Copyright and patent grants are explicitly "subject to" the commercial use limitation. |
-| **Commercial Use Limitation** (Section 5) | Free commercial use is limited to companies with under $10M in annual revenue. This is the most significant change. |
-| **Specific Licensor** | The "Licensor" is explicitly defined as "Liquid AI, Inc." |
-| **Termination** (Section 11) | The license terminates automatically if you fail to comply with its terms. |
+- **Conditional License Grants (Sections 2 & 3):** The grants for both copyright and patent rights are explicitly "subject to" the commercial use limitation.
+- **Commercial Use Limitation (Section 5):** This is the most significant change. The LFM Open License adds a condition that limits free commercial use to companies with under $10 million in annual revenue.
+- **Specific Licensor:** The "Licensor" is explicitly defined as "Liquid AI, Inc." for clarity.
+- **Termination Clause (Section 11):** The license terminates automatically if you fail to comply with its terms (namely the commercial use restriction).
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