Short answer: Mode licenses data to its AI customer on an exclusive basis, and the company agrees not to sell or license the same data for external AI training for 24 months. That's a real trade-off: once signed, you can't shop the same records to another buyer during that period.
Mode's term
'Mode licenses the data to its AI customer on an exclusive basis, and the company agrees not to sell or license the same data for external AI training for 24 months' (Mode affiliate FAQ).
Questions to ask any buyer
- Is it exclusive, for how long, and for which data?
- Does it cover only external AI training, or internal use too?
- What happens to exclusivity if the deal ends early?
- Can you license different systems or years to someone else?
Other programs
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This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to your own attorney or compliance advisor before you share or license any records.
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Frequently asked questions
Can we use our own data internally?
Mode's term is about licensing for external AI training. Read the agreement.
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