Terms of Service

Introduction

Welcome to SmolLM3. These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and SmolLM3 model (collectively, the "Services"). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using SmolLM3, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Services.

Description of Services

SmolLM3 is a 3 billion parameter language model designed for efficient reasoning, long context understanding, and multilingual applications. Our Services include:

• Access to the SmolLM3 model
• Documentation and technical resources
• Interactive demonstrations
• Community support and discussions
• Educational materials and guides

License and Usage Rights

Model License

SmolLM3 is made available under the Apache 2.0 License. This license allows you to:

• Use the model for commercial and non-commercial purposes
• Modify and distribute the model
• Create derivative works
• Sublicense your modifications

Attribution Requirements

When using SmolLM3, you must provide appropriate attribution to the original work and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to use SmolLM3 or our Services for:

• Illegal activities or violating applicable laws
• Generating harmful, discriminatory, or offensive content
• Creating misinformation or deepfakes
• Infringing on intellectual property rights
• Attempting to reverse engineer or extract model parameters
• Overloading or disrupting our infrastructure
• Impersonating others or creating fake identities

Intellectual Property

The SmolLM3 model is open source and available under the Apache 2.0 License. However, our website content, branding, and documentation remain our intellectual property, except where specifically noted otherwise.

Disclaimers and Limitations

Model Performance

SmolLM3 is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the model will be error-free, accurate, or suitable for your specific use case. Model outputs should be reviewed and validated before use.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of SmolLM3 or our Services.

User Responsibilities

As a user of SmolLM3, you are responsible for:

• Complying with all applicable laws and regulations
• Ensuring appropriate use of model outputs
• Implementing necessary safeguards and content filters
• Providing proper attribution when required
• Monitoring and validating model performance in your applications

Privacy and Data

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. When using SmolLM3, be mindful of the data you input and ensure you have appropriate rights to use such data.

Modifications to Services

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue our Services at any time with or without notice. We may also update these Terms from time to time, and continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to our Services immediately, without prior notice, if you breach these Terms or engage in prohibited activities. Upon termination, your right to use our Services will cease immediately.

Third-Party Services

Our Services may integrate with or link to third-party services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these third-party services. Your use of such services is governed by their respective terms and policies.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of our Services will be resolved through appropriate legal channels.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that these Terms will otherwise remain in full force and effect.