License Compatibility
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qiuqiu666
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Hi, I’d like to report a potential license incompatibility indataautogpt3/synthetic-animeV1.1
. According to the model information, this model was built by adapting dataautogpt3/OpenDalleV1.1
, which is licensed under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0.
However, the adapter-based model synthetic-animeV1.1
is currently released under the OpenRAIL++ License, which may be incompatible with the source model’s restrictions — particularly the “No Derivatives” clause in the CC license.
⚠️ License Conflicts:
CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 (OpenDalleV1.1):
• BY: Attribution required
• NC: Non-commercial use only
• ND: No Derivatives – prohibits sharing modified, transformed, or adapted versions
OpenRAIL++ (synthetic-animeV1.1):
• Allows sharing, modifying, and adapting the model
• Enables downstream reuse and redistribution
• Often used for responsible AI distribution, including research and commercial contexts (with conditions)
Conflict:
→ CC-BY-NC-ND explicitly forbids the **distribution of derivative works**
→ An adapter-based model is considered a derivative under most interpretations
→ Releasing the adapted model under OpenRAIL++ contradicts the ND clause and may breach the original license
🔹 Suggestions for Resolving
1. Re-express the licensing terms of synthetic-animeV1.1 to reflect the limitations of the base model:
• Either revert to CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0
• Or remove OpenDalleV1.1 as a dependency
2. Clarify in the README that the base model prohibits derivative redistribution
3. If the adaptation was authorized by the original author under separate terms, consider documenting that exception explicitly
4. If unsure, reaching out to Creative Commons or seeking legal guidance may help ensure downstream compliance
Let me know if I misunderstood anything — happy to help clarify further!
Thanks for your attention!
Would love to hear your view on this!