ClearML Terms of Use – Open-Source
Effective Date: February 1, 2026
1. Introduction
ClearML provides its Platform through various deployment formats. The use of the Platform is subject to these Terms as well as any additional binding agreement that governs the chosen deployment format all, are hereby incorporated by reference, completing each other, and, in any event of contradiction, these Terms will govern. For Open‑Source use, the SSPL license governs the software. These Terms supplement SSPL solely where necessary to provide additional protections to ClearML.
2. Definitions
“Terms” refers to all terms and conditions of this Terms of Use binding agreement. “ClearML” refers to the owner of the GitHub repositories on which this Terms Of Use is included (https://github.com/clearml/), its affiliates and subsidiaries, officers, employees, agents, and contractors. “Platform” or “Service” means the applications, website, software, tools, and services provided by ClearML. “Deployment Format” refers to the manner in which the Platform is delivered, for example, as open‑source downloadable software, via cloud-hosted (SaaS) services, or through on-premises or on-VPC installations. “Content” includes all text, data, code, images, and materials available on, or created through, or uploaded to, the Platform. “Agreement” means these Terms along with any additional legally binding documents governing the use of the Platform. “User” means any individual or entity accessing or using the Platform. “Customer” or “Account Owner” means the legal entity entering into a commercial agreement, signing an order form with ClearML or issuing a purchase order to ClearML, including those who download, clone, fork, or otherwise use the Open-Source version of ClearML, and any individual authorized by the Customer to access or use the Platform under the Customer’s Account.
3., Administrative Control, and Responsibilities
Administrative Control and Compliance: The Administrative Control is the ultimate administrative controller and must ensure compliance with these Terms and any applicable agreement, and Customer hereby represents it has authority to bind all Users, and that a first login of any User, or use of the Platform by any User, constitutes complete acceptance to the Terms, on Customer’s behalf. All acts and omissions of Users in connection with the Platform shall be deemed acts and omissions of the Customer, who remains solely responsible toward ClearML for such use.
Responsibility for Security and Content: Administrative Control is solely responsible for security of access and all Customer’s Content. ClearML does not access, monitor, or control Customer’s Content.
4. Service Formats and Deployment
The Platform is provided in various Deployment Formats, such as open-source downloadable software, cloud-hosted (SaaS) services, and on-premises or on-VPC installations. The chosen format is subject to these Terms and to any additional agreement the Customer has entered into with ClearML.
Open-Source Downloadable Software
The downloadable code is governed by the Server Side Public License (SSPL). The license is available at: https://www.mongodb.com/legal/licensing/server-side-public-license. These Terms supplement the SSPL solely to provide additional protections to ClearML where the SSPL is silent, including acceptable use, disclaimers, and limitations of liability. The Customer will be solely responsible for third-party services/integrations it enables, including their terms and availability.
5. Acceptable Use
The Customer shall use the Platform only for non-abusive and non-harmfully lawful purposes (according to any applicable laws and regulations), shall not engage in criminal activity, and shall not infringe upon ClearML and third-party rights.
6. User-Generated Content
Ownership: The Customer retains all ownership rights in Customer’s Content. Responsibility: The Customer is solely responsible for ensuring that Customer’s Content does not violate third-party rights or laws.
7. Intellectual Property Rights
All software, marks, materials, and content provided by ClearML are the property of ClearML or its licensors and protected by law. Open-source portions are licensed under their respective licenses. No rights are granted except as expressly provided.
For the avoidance of doubt, no title or ownership rights in or to any ClearML software, marks, materials, or content are transferred to Customer under these Terms, including (without limitation) in connection with any on-premises or VPC deployment or any change, modification, configuration, enhancement, customization, or derivative work of such software, whether made by or on behalf of ClearML or at Customer’s request, all of which shall remain the sole property of ClearML and its licensors.
Customer retains all right, title, and interest in (a) any data or content Customer uploads or generates in its account (“Customer Content”) and (b) any models, code, configurations, or other results produced by or for Customer using the Platform (“Outputs”). No other rights are granted or implied, and ClearML does not acquire any ownership in Customer Content or Outputs.
8. Payment, Billing, and Fees
This deployment format does not include paid subscriptions under these Terms. If the Customer has a separate commercial agreement, those billing terms apply there.
9. Termination, Suspension, and Cancellation
Termination for Breach: ClearML may suspend or terminate for material breach with reasonable notice and opportunity to cure where feasible; immediate action may be taken where mandated by law or to prevent harm.
10. Performance Commitments and SLAs
No commitment for performance or SLA are provided by ClearML.
11. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
No Warranties: Except as expressly provided in these Terms and any applicable agreement, the Platform is offered As-Is, without warranties of any kind, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, reliability, completeness, uninterrupted operation, risk-free (including security-risk-free) usage , or error-free operation, and non-infringement.
12. Changes to These Terms
ClearML may modify these Terms prospectively; material changes will be communicated via the Platform or email. Continued use after effectiveness constitutes acceptance.
13. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be resolved exclusively in the authorized courts located in New York City.
The parties hereby irrevocably waive, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any right to a trial by jury in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim arising out of or relating to these Terms or the transactions contemplated hereby.
14. Miscellaneous
Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, the End User License Agreement (where applicable), any Data Processing Agreement (where applicable), and any additional agreements or documents referenced herein, constitute the entire agreement between the Customer (including authorized users) and ClearML. ClearML’s contractual counterparty under these Terms is the Customer; authorized users access and use the Platform solely under the Customer’s Administrative Control and responsibility, and are not third-party beneficiaries with independent rights to assert claims against ClearML under these Terms. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Assignment: ClearML may assign or delegate its rights and obligations under these Terms at its sole discretion. The Customer may not assign or transfer its rights under these Terms and any applicable agreement without our prior written consent. Waiver: Failure by ClearML to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of such provision or any other provision. General Standards: ClearML maintains reasonable technical and organizational measures. Force Majeure: Neither party is liable for delay/failure due to force majeure. Notices: Notices may be delivered by email. Compliance with Laws: The Customer shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations in connection with these Terms and use of the Services, including without limitation, all applicable U.S., UK, and EU, laws, relating to privacy, and personal data use and processing, anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, export controls, economic sanctions, embargoes, weapons, human trafficking, and child exploitation/child pornography.
15. Privacy Policy
For Open-Source use, ClearML does not collect personal data. See the Privacy Statement (Open-Source) for details. SSPL applies as a primary license.
16. Communication with ClearML
For questions or support, contact ClearML at:
Email:
[email protected]
Postal Mail:
ClearML Inc.
2288 Fulton St.
Berkeley, CA 94704 USA
Support Portal:
[Insert Support Portal URL]
Addendum – Open-Source Clarifications
Licensing & Precedence. Open-source components are licensed under their respective licenses (e.g., Apache-2.0 for SDK/UI; SSPL v1.0 for Server; see repository LICENSE files). This overlay addresses only non-license topics (acceptable use, trademarks, venue, disclaimers). If any term conflicts with an open-source license, that license controls.
Security Reporting. Please report vulnerabilities via the project’s SECURITY.md in the relevant repository.
Trademarks. No license is granted to ClearML names or logos; do not present forks as official.