Last Modified: 2024-11-09
AlphaFold 3 is an AI model developed by Google DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs. It generates 3D structure predictions of biological molecules, providing model confidence for the structure predictions. We make the trained model parameters and output generated using those available free of charge for certain non-commercial uses, in accordance with these terms of use and the AlphaFold 3 Model Parameters Prohibited Use Policy.
Key things to know when using the AlphaFold 3 model parameters and output
- The AlphaFold 3 model parameters and output are only available for non-commercial use by, or on behalf of, non-commercial organizations (i.e., universities, non-profit organizations and research institutes, educational, journalism and government bodies). If you are a researcher affiliated with a non-commercial organization, provided you are not a commercial organisation or acting on behalf of a commercial organisation, this means you can use these for your non-commercial affiliated research.
- You must not use nor allow others to use:
- AlphaFold 3 model parameters or output in connection with any commercial activities, including research on behalf of commercial organizations; or
- AlphaFold 3 output to train machine learning models or related technology for biomolecular structure prediction similar to AlphaFold 3.
- You must not publish or share AlphaFold 3 model parameters, except sharing these within your organization in accordance with these Terms.
- You can publish, share and adapt AlphaFold 3 output in accordance with these Terms, including the requirements to provide clear notice of any modifications you make and that ongoing use of AlphaFold 3 output and derivatives are subject to the AlphaFold 3 Output Terms of Use.
By using, reproducing, modifying, performing, distributing or displaying any portion or element of the Model Parameters (as defined below) or otherwise accepting the terms of this agreement, you agree to be bound by (1) these terms of use, and (2) the AlphaFold 3 Model Parameters Prohibited Use Policy which is incorporated herein by reference (together, the "Terms"), in each case (a) as modified from time to time in accordance with the Terms, and (b) between you and (i) if you are from a country in the European Economic Area or Switzerland, Google Ireland Limited, or (ii) otherwise, Google LLC.
You confirm you are authorized either explicitly or implicitly to enter, and are entering, into the Terms as an employee on behalf of, or otherwise on behalf of, your organization.
Please read these Terms carefully. They establish what you can expect from us as you access and use the AlphaFold 3 Assets (as defined below), and what Google expects from you. When we say "you", we mean the individual or organization using the AlphaFold 3 Assets. When we say "we", "us" or "Google", we mean the entities that belong to the Google group of companies, which means Google LLC and its affiliates.
As used in these Terms:
"AlphaFold 3" means: (a) the AlphaFold 3 source code made available here and licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Sharealike 4.0 International (CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0) license and any derivative source code, and (b) Model Parameters.
"AlphaFold 3 Assets" means the Model Parameters and Output.
"Distribution" or "Distribute" means any transmission, publication, or other sharing of Output publicly or to any other person.
"Model Parameters" means the trained model weights and parameters made available by Google to organizations (at its sole discretion) for their use in accordance with these Terms, together with (a) modifications to those weights and parameters, (b) works based on those weights and parameters, or (c) other code or machine learning models which incorporate, in full or in part, those weights and parameters.
"Output" means the structure predictions and all ancillary and related information provided by AlphaFold 3 or using the Model Parameters, together with any visual representations, computational predictions, descriptions, modifications, copies, or adaptations that are substantially derived from Output.
"Including" means "including without limitation".
Subject to your compliance with the Terms, including the AlphaFold 3 Model Parameters Prohibited Use Policy, you may access, use and modify the AlphaFold 3 Assets and Distribute the Output as set out in these Terms. We grant you a non-exclusive, royalty-free, revocable, non-transferable and non-sublicensable (except as expressly permitted in these Terms) license to any intellectual property rights we have in the AlphaFold Assets to the extent necessary for these purposes. In order to verify your access and use of AlphaFold 3, we may from time-to-time ask for additional information from you, including verification of your name, organization, and other identifying information.
By accessing, using, or modifying the AlphaFold 3 Assets, Distributing Output, or requesting to access the Model Parameters, you represent and warrant that (a) you have full power and authority to enter into these Terms (including being of sufficient age of consent), (b) Google has never previously terminated your access and right to use AlphaFold 3 (including as made available via AlphaFold Server) due to your breach of applicable terms of use, (c) entering into or performing your rights and obligations under these Terms will not violate any agreement you have with a third party or any third-party rights, (d) any information provided by you to Google in relation to AlphaFold 3, including (where applicable) in order to request access to the Model Parameters, is correct and current, and (e) you are not (i) resident of a embargoed country, (ii) ordinarily resident in a US embargoed country, or (iii) otherwise prohibited by applicable export controls and sanctions programs from accessing, using, or modifying the AlphaFold 3 Assets.
If you choose to give Google feedback, such as suggestions to improve AlphaFold 3, you undertake any such information is non-confidential and non-proprietary, and Google may act on your feedback without obligation to you.
You must not use any of the AlphaFold 3 Assets:
- for the restricted uses set forth in the AlphaFold 3 Model Parameters Prohibited Use Policy; or
- in violation of applicable laws and regulations.
To the maximum extent permitted by law and without limiting any of our other rights, Google reserves the right to revoke your right to use, and (to the extent feasible) restrict usage of any of the AlphaFold 3 Assets that Google reasonably believes is in violation of these Terms.
Although you must comply with these Terms when using the AlphaFold 3 Assets, we will not claim ownership in original Output you generate using AlphaFold 3. However, you acknowledge that AlphaFold 3 may generate the same or similar Output for multiple users, including Google, and we reserve all our rights in this respect.
Google may add or remove functionalities or features of the AlphaFold 3 Assets at any time and may stop offering access to the AlphaFold 3 Assets altogether.
Google may update these Terms and the access mechanism for the Model Parameters at any time. We'll post any modifications to the Terms in the AlphaFold 3 GitHub repository. Changes will generally become effective 14 days after they are posted. However, changes addressing functionality or made for legal reasons will be effective immediately.
You should review the Terms whenever we update them or you use the AlphaFold 3 Assets. If you do not agree to any modifications to the Terms, you must stop using the AlphaFold 3 Assets immediately.
Google may at any time suspend or terminate your right to use and, as applicable access to, the AlphaFold 3 Assets because of, among other reasons, your failure to fully comply with the Terms. If Google suspends or terminates your right to access or use the AlphaFold 3 Assets, you must immediately delete and cease use and Distribution of all copies of the AlphaFold 3 Assets in your possession or control and are prohibited from using the AlphaFold 3 Assets, including by submitting an application to use the Model Parameters. Google will endeavour to give you reasonable notice prior to any such suspension or termination, but no notice or prior warning will be given if the suspension or termination is for your failure to fully comply with the Terms or other serious grounds.
Of course, you are always free to stop using the AlphaFold 3 Assets. If you do stop using these, we would appreciate knowing why (via [email protected]) so that we can continue to improve our technologies.
You agree not to disclose or make available Google Confidential Information to anyone without our prior written consent. "Google Confidential Information" means (a) the AlphaFold 3 Model Parameters and all software, technology and documentation relating to AlphaFold 3, except for the AlphaFold 3 source code, and (b) any other information made available by Google that is marked confidential or would normally be considered confidential under the circumstances in which it is presented. Google Confidential Information does not include (a) information that you already knew prior to your access to, or use of, the AlphaFold 3 Assets (including via AlphaFold Server), (b) that becomes public through no fault of yours (for example, your breach of the Terms), (c) that was independently developed by you without reference to Google Confidential Information, or (d) that was lawfully given to you by a third party (without your or their breach of the Terms).
Nothing in the Terms restricts any rights that cannot be restricted under applicable law or limits Google's responsibilities except as allowed by applicable law.
AlphaFold 3 and Output are provided on an "as is" basis, without warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including any warranties or conditions of title, non-infringement, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. You are solely responsible for determining the appropriateness of using AlphaFold 3, or using or distributing Output, and assume any and all risks associated with such use or distribution and your exercise of rights and obligations under these Terms. You and anyone you share Output with are solely responsible for these and their subsequent uses.
Output are predictions with varying levels of confidence and should be interpreted carefully. Use discretion before relying on, publishing, downloading or otherwise using AlphaFold 3.
AlphaFold 3 and Outputs are for theoretical modeling only. They are not intended, validated, or approved for clinical use. You should not use AlphaFold 3 or Output for clinical purposes or rely on them for medical or other professional advice. Any content regarding those topics is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified professional.
To the extent allowed by applicable law, you will indemnify Google and its directors, officers, employees, and contractors for any third-party legal proceedings (including actions by government authorities) arising out of or relating to your unlawful use of the AlphaFold 3 Assets or violation of the Terms. This indemnity covers any liability or expense arising from claims, losses, damages, judgments, fines, litigation costs, and legal fees, except to the extent a liability or expense is caused by Google's breach, negligence, or willful misconduct. If you are legally exempt from certain responsibilities, including indemnification, then those responsibilities do not apply to you under the Terms.
In no circumstances will Google be responsible for any indirect, special, incidental, exemplary, consequential, or punitive damages, or lost profits of any kind in connection with the Terms or the AlphaFold 3 Assets, even if Google has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Google's total aggregate liability for all claims arising out of or in connection with the Terms or the AlphaFold 3 Assets, including for its own negligence, is limited to $500.
By law, you have certain rights that cannot be limited by a contract like the Terms. The Terms are in no way intended to restrict those rights.
The Terms are our entire agreement relating to your use of the AlphaFold 3 Assets and supersede any prior or contemporaneous agreements on that subject.
If it turns out that a particular provision of the Terms is not enforceable, the balance of the Terms will remain in full force and effect.
California law will govern all disputes arising out of or relating to the Terms or in connection to the AlphaFold 3 Assets. These disputes will be resolved exclusively in the federal or state courts of Santa Clara County, California, USA and you and Google consent to personal jurisdiction in those courts. To the extent that applicable local law prevents certain disputes from being resolved in a California court, you and Google can file those disputes in your local courts. If applicable local law prevents your local court from applying California law to resolve these disputes, then these disputes will be governed by the applicable local laws of your country, state, or other place of residence. If you are using the AlphaFold 3 Assets on behalf of a government organization other than US federal government organizations (where the foregoing provisions shall apply to the extent permitted by federal law), these Terms will be silent regarding governing law and courts.
Given the nature of scientific research, it may take some time for any breach of the Terms to become apparent. To protect you, Google and the AlphaFold 3 Assets, to the extent allowed by applicable law you agree that:
- any legal claims relating to the Terms or the AlphaFold 3 Assets can be
initiated until the later of:
- the cut-off date under applicable law for bringing the legal claim; or
- two years from the date you or Google (as applicable) became aware, or should reasonably have become aware, of the facts giving rise to that claim; and
- you will not argue limitation, time bar, delay, waiver, or the like in an attempt to bar an action filed within that time period, and neither will Google.
All rights not specifically and expressly granted to you by the Terms are reserved to Google. No delay, act or omission by Google in exercising any right or remedy will be deemed a waiver of any breach of the Terms and Google expressly reserves any and all rights and remedies available under the Terms or at law or in equity or otherwise, including the remedy of injunctive relief against any threatened or actual breach of the Terms without the necessity of proving actual damages.