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ARBITR INC COMMERCIAL DATASET LICENSE |
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Version 1.1 — © Arbitr Inc, 2025 |
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0. DEFINITIONS |
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"Arbitr Data" — any datasets, snapshots, selections, schemas, normalized fields, indices, labels, quality signals, metadata, or compilations published by Arbitr Inc. |
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"Source PD Data" — primary materials in the public domain (e.g., USPTO data under 17 U.S.C. §105). |
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"Derivatives" — models, features, embeddings, reports, or analytics generated from Arbitr Data that do NOT reproduce the data records themselves. |
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"Substantial Part" — a quantitatively or qualitatively significant portion of a database, including behavioral equivalents under applicable database-right laws (e.g., EU Database Directive). |
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"Order Form" — any invoice, contract, or subscription that defines payment terms, access limits, and delivery method (API, file, or custom access). |
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"Competitor Data Product" — any data product or service that substantially replicates or replaces Arbitr Data, directly or indirectly. |
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1. SCOPE |
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This License governs the use of all Arbitr Data derived, curated, or processed from public-domain materials. |
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Arbitr Inc asserts no ownership over Source PD Data, but claims intellectual property rights over the selection, normalization, enrichment, annotation, and compilation of Arbitr Data. |
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2. GRANT (WHAT YOU MAY DO) |
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Upon valid purchase or authorization via Order Form, Arbitr Inc grants a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to: |
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(a) Use Arbitr Data internally for commercial research, analytics, and AI model training; |
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(b) Integrate Arbitr Data into internal systems or analytical pipelines; |
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(c) Publish aggregated or derivative insights that do not expose or reconstruct Arbitr Data records. |
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3. ATTRIBUTION |
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Public use must include the notice: |
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“© Arbitr Inc, 2025. Derived from public-domain sources (e.g., USPTO). No affiliation or endorsement by USPTO.” |
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Attribution notices embedded in files or APIs may not be removed or altered. |
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4. MACHINE LEARNING CONDITIONS |
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Model training is permitted provided that: |
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(a) The model does not reproduce, extract, or regenerate Arbitr Data records; |
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(b) The resulting model or product does not constitute a Competitor Data Product; |
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(c) No data-extraction, reconstruction, or distillation attacks are performed; |
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(d) Redistribution of model weights incorporating Arbitr Data requires separate written consent. |
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5. PROHIBITED USES |
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Without prior written approval from Arbitr Inc, you may NOT: |
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(a) Redistribute, resell, or sublicense Arbitr Data in whole or part; |
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(b) Host, mirror, or make Arbitr Data publicly accessible; |
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(c) Create a Competitor Data Product; |
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(d) Remove embedded identifiers, metadata, or watermarks; |
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(e) Circumvent access controls, rate limits, or API tokens; |
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(f) Reproduce a Substantial Part of Arbitr Data by aggregation, sampling, or reconstruction. |
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6. COMPLIANCE & FLOW-DOWN |
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Licensee must ensure that its contractors and affiliates comply with this License (flow-down obligation). |
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Access must follow the principle of need-to-know and within stated usage limits. |
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7. DATABASE RIGHTS & IP NOTICE |
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Arbitr Inc does not claim ownership of Source PD Data. |
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Arbitr Inc claims intellectual property rights in the creative selection, normalization, labeling, and compilation of Arbitr Data, protected as a database under applicable law. |
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8. LEGAL COMPLIANCE |
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Licensee shall comply with all applicable export-control and sanctions laws (U.S., EU, UK, UN) and may not use Arbitr Data in or for restricted jurisdictions or purposes. |
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9. DISCLAIMER |
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Arbitr Data are provided “AS IS” without warranties of any kind. |
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Arbitr Inc disclaims liability for accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any purpose. |
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Arbitr Inc and USPTO are not affiliated. |
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10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY |
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To the fullest extent permitted by law: |
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(a) Arbitr Inc shall not be liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages; |
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(b) Total liability is limited to the fees paid by Licensee in the 12 months preceding the claim. |
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11. TERMINATION |
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This License automatically terminates upon breach, including unauthorized redistribution or resale. |
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Upon termination, Licensee must delete all Arbitr Data copies and any models or caches enabling reconstruction. |
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Liquidated damages for violation of Sections 4–5: triple the annual fee or USD $50,000 (whichever is greater). |
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12. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION |
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Unless otherwise stated in the Order Form: |
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Governing Law — State of Delaware, USA. |
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Disputes resolved via binding arbitration (JAMS, New York). |
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Proceedings in English under the New York Convention. |
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13. CONTACT |
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Enterprise, redistribution, or API-level licensing inquiries: |
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📩 [email protected] |
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🌐 https://arbitrinc.com/license |
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END OF LICENSE |
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