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.