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+Elastic Models Product Terms
+
+Supplemental terms for on-demand access to The Stage AI, Inc. model library
+(Elastic Models)
+
+Effective Date: April 8, 2026
+Version: v1.0
+Company: The Stage AI, Inc. ("TheStage", "we", "us")
+Address: 702 Rockland Road, Rockland, DE 19732
+Contact: finance@thestage.ai
+
+These Elastic Models Pay-As-You-Go Product Terms ("Elastic Models Terms")
+govern Customer's access to and use of the Elastic Models product on the
+TheStage platform (the "Platform"). They are incorporated into and form part
+of the Platform Terms of Service or other master agreement between Customer
+and TheStage (the "Master Terms"). If there is a conflict, these Elastic
+Models Terms control only for Elastic Models.
+
+By accessing or using Elastic Models, Customer agrees to these Elastic Models
+Terms.
+
+
+1. DEFINITIONS
+
+Capitalized terms not defined here have the meaning given in the Master Terms.
+
+  "AUP" means The Stage AI, Inc. AI Acceptable Use Policy
+  (https://app.thestage.ai/ai-use-policy).
+
+  "Elastic Model" means a machine learning model made available by TheStage
+  through the Platform for on-demand use.
+
+  "Model Runtime" means the managed execution environment used to run an
+  Elastic Model, including any model server, container, and supporting
+  software.
+
+  "Container" means a Docker (or OCI-compatible) container instance created
+  and managed through the Platform (including via the TheStage CLI), based on
+  Platform-approved container images, used to execute tasks and workloads on a
+  server instance. Containers may be standalone or associated with a Project.
+
+  "Project" means a logical workspace within the Platform used to organize
+  Customer resources and activity (including instances, Containers,
+  repositories, configurations, task history, and logs) related to Customer
+  workloads.
+
+  "Usage" means measured consumption of Elastic Models (for example, runtime
+  minutes, compute time, tokens, requests, or other units shown in the
+  Platform).
+
+  "Customer Content" means data, prompts, inputs, code, files, and other
+  materials submitted by Customer or Users to Elastic Models.
+
+  "Output" means results generated by an Elastic Model from Customer Content.
+
+  "Wallet" means Customer's prepaid platform balance funded via Stripe or
+  other supported payment methods, from which charges are deducted.
+
+  "Usage Fees" means pay-as-you-go fees for Elastic Models based on Usage.
+
+  "Third-Party Model Terms" means any license, acceptable use policy,
+  attribution requirement, or other terms that apply to a Third-Party Model.
+
+  "Third-Party Model" means an Elastic Model or any model component that is
+  licensed from or subject to terms of a third party.
+
+
+2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
+
+Elastic Models provide a library of models that Customer may access on-demand
+through the Platform UI, API, or other interfaces. Elastic Models are
+provided as a managed service: Customer receives the ability to run models
+and obtain Outputs, but does not receive model weights or source code unless
+expressly stated in the Platform for a specific model.
+
+Where available, Elastic Models may be offered in multiple performance tiers
+or modes (for example, S, M, L, and XL) that represent different latency,
+cost, memory, and quality trade-offs for a given model.
+
+Elastic Models may include features such as:
+
+  - model discovery and documentation;
+  - selection of model tiers/modes (e.g., S, M, L, XL) where available;
+  - on-demand execution with metering and time-based billing;
+  - task execution in Projects and/or Containers (where enabled);
+  - usage limits, quotas, or concurrency controls.
+
+Each model listing may indicate the model's provider, license/terms,
+permitted use, and any additional restrictions. Customer is responsible for
+reviewing and complying with those model-specific terms.
+
+
+3. LICENSE AND ACCESS RIGHTS
+
+3.1 License Grant. Subject to these Elastic Models Terms, the Master Terms,
+compliance with the AUP, and payment of applicable fees, TheStage grants
+Customer a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable right to
+access and use Elastic Models during the Term solely as permitted in the
+Platform for the applicable Elastic Model (including any model-specific usage
+restrictions).
+
+3.2 Permitted Use. Subject to the Master Terms, these Elastic Models Terms,
+the AUP, and applicable Third-Party Model Terms, Customer may use Elastic
+Models to:
+
+  - submit Customer Content and run inference to generate Outputs;
+  - select available tiers/modes (including, where offered, S/M/L/XL) and
+    configure runtime parameters;
+  - use Elastic Models within Projects and/or Containers (where supported) to
+    execute tasks and workflows;
+  - evaluate and test Elastic Models internally, including internal
+    benchmarking;
+  - incorporate Outputs into Customer applications, products, or services,
+    solely to the extent permitted for the applicable model and in compliance
+    with Third-Party Model Terms and law;
+  - use documentation, SDKs, APIs, and other interfaces provided by TheStage
+    to integrate Elastic Models into Customer workflows.
+
+3.3 Prohibited Use. Customer will not (and will not allow any third party
+to):
+
+  - use Elastic Models or Outputs in any manner that violates the AUP,
+    applicable law, or third-party rights;
+  - resell, rent, lease, sublicense, white-label, or provide Elastic Models
+    to third parties as a standalone service, time-sharing arrangement, or
+    service bureau;
+  - circumvent billing, metering, rate limits, quotas, or other usage
+    controls (including by creating multiple accounts to avoid limits);
+  - remove, obscure, or alter any required attribution, proprietary notices,
+    usage restrictions, safety features, or technical protections;
+  - use Elastic Models to generate or facilitate malware, exploit code, or
+    other harmful content, or to impersonate others in violation of law or
+    the AUP;
+  - access or attempt to access model weights, parameters, or underlying
+    source code (except to the extent explicitly provided for a particular
+    model);
+  - reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to derive
+    the source code or underlying ideas of any Elastic Model or Model
+    Runtime;
+  - bypass, remove, or circumvent technical limitations, usage controls, or
+    security measures;
+  - use Elastic Models to build, train, or improve a competing
+    model-as-a-service or to replicate model functionality, except as
+    permitted by applicable law that cannot be excluded;
+  - benchmark, publish, or disclose performance results of Elastic Models
+    without TheStage's prior written permission (unless prohibited by law).
+
+3.4 Model-Specific and Third-Party Terms. Additional model-specific terms may
+apply to a particular Elastic Model (including Third-Party Model Terms and
+permitted use limitations). TheStage may make such terms available in the
+Platform (including via model listings, documentation links, and/or
+third-party URLs). Customer's rights to use a specific Elastic Model are
+conditioned on compliance with those model-specific terms.
+
+
+4. CUSTOMER CONTENT AND OUTPUTS
+
+4.1 Ownership. As between the parties, Customer retains all rights in
+Customer Content. Subject to Section 4.3, Customer owns its Outputs.
+
+4.2 License to Operate. Customer grants TheStage and its subprocessors a
+limited license to host, copy, transmit, process, and display Customer
+Content solely as necessary to provide, maintain, and secure Elastic Models
+and related Platform features, and to comply with law.
+
+4.3 Similarity and Non-Exclusivity. Outputs may not be unique, and other
+customers may receive similar outputs. TheStage does not guarantee that
+Outputs will be free of third-party rights.
+
+
+5. PAY-AS-YOU-GO METERING AND BILLING
+
+5.1 Metering. Usage is measured using the metering methods shown in the
+Platform (for example, per minute of runtime, per request, per token, or
+other units). TheStage may round Usage to the nearest billing increment (for
+example, per-second, per-minute, or per-1000 tokens) as disclosed in the
+Platform.
+
+5.2 Wallet Charges. Customer authorizes TheStage to deduct Usage Fees from
+Customer's Wallet balance as Usage accrues. If the Wallet balance is
+insufficient, TheStage may (a) pause or stop Elastic Model execution, (b)
+prevent new executions, and/or (c) attempt to charge an additional top-up
+payment method, if enabled.
+
+5.3 Rates. Rates for each Elastic Model (and any minimum fees) will be
+displayed in the Platform or in a written order form. TheStage may change
+rates prospectively by updating the Platform pricing page or providing notice
+as required under the Master Terms.
+
+5.4 No Refunds for Consumed Usage. Usage Fees are non-refundable once Usage
+is incurred, except where required by law or expressly stated in the
+Platform.
+
+5.5 Taxes. Fees are exclusive of taxes. Customer is responsible for
+applicable taxes, except taxes on TheStage's net income.
+
+
+6. OPERATIONAL CONTROLS, LIMITS, AND ABUSE PREVENTION
+
+Elastic Models may include usage limits (for example, maximum concurrent
+runs, rate limits, maximum runtime, or quota ceilings). TheStage may enforce
+such limits to protect Platform integrity and to prevent abuse.
+
+TheStage may suspend or restrict Elastic Models access if it reasonably
+believes:
+
+  - Customer's use violates the AUP, law, or third-party rights;
+  - Customer's use threatens Platform security, stability, or availability;
+  - Customer's Wallet is insufficient to cover ongoing Usage Fees;
+  - continued operation may create material risk of harm to TheStage or
+    others.
+
+
+7. THIRD-PARTY MODELS AND DEPENDENCIES
+
+Elastic Models may include Third-Party Models and other third-party software
+or components (including open source components).
+
+Certain Elastic Models may require Customer to maintain its own third-party
+accounts and credentials (for example, a Hugging Face access token) to
+download, access, or use original model weights, configurations, or other
+components subject to Third-Party Model Terms. Customer is responsible for
+obtaining and maintaining such credentials and for complying with the
+applicable Third-Party Model Terms. TheStage does not grant Customer any
+rights to third-party model weights or materials beyond what those
+Third-Party Model Terms permit.
+
+7.1 Third-Party Model Terms. Use of a Third-Party Model may be subject to
+additional terms (for example, license agreements, acceptable use policies,
+attribution requirements, and use restrictions) that are presented in the
+Platform, in applicable documentation, and/or by reference to third-party
+URLs ("Third-Party Model Terms"). Any summaries, annotations, or pointers
+provided by TheStage are for convenience only and do not replace the full
+Third-Party Model Terms.
+
+7.2 Incorporation and Priority. Third-Party Model Terms are incorporated into
+these Elastic Models Terms. If there is a conflict between these Elastic
+Models Terms and the Third-Party Model Terms for a specific Third-Party
+Model, the Third-Party Model Terms will control for that model.
+
+7.3 Customer Responsibilities. Customer is solely responsible for (a)
+complying with all Third-Party Model Terms, (b) ensuring its intended use
+(including commercial use, production use, distribution, or fine-tuning) is
+permitted, and (c) obtaining any required separate licenses or permissions
+from the third-party licensor. Customer will not use a Third-Party Model in a
+manner that would cause TheStage or the licensor to be in breach of the
+applicable Third-Party Model Terms.
+
+7.4 Hosted Access vs. Distribution. Unless the Platform expressly permits
+download or export of model weights, parameters, or other model artifacts for
+a specific Elastic Model, Customer receives hosted access only. If Customer
+distributes or makes available any Third-Party Model materials or derivative
+works (where permitted), Customer must satisfy all pass-through obligations
+under the applicable Third-Party Model Terms (for example, providing a copy
+of the license, retaining attribution notices, and displaying any required
+end-user notices).
+
+7.5 Safety and Content Controls. Some Third-Party Model Terms require content
+filtering measures and/or human review to prevent unlawful or infringing
+content and may restrict or prohibit certain use cases (for example, military
+use, surveillance, biometric processing, non-consensual intimate imagery, or
+child sexual abuse material). Customer is responsible for using Elastic Models
+in compliance with those restrictions and applicable law, including any
+legally required AI-generated content disclosures.
+
+7.6 Changes and Availability. Third-Party Models may be added, removed, or
+changed from time to time. TheStage may disable access to a Third-Party Model
+if it reasonably believes Customer is violating Third-Party Model Terms or if
+the applicable licensing conditions change.
+
+
+8. SECURITY, LOGGING, AND DATA RETENTION
+
+TheStage may collect logs and telemetry related to Elastic Models usage (for
+example, timestamps, resource consumption, error logs, and performance
+metrics). Customer Content may be temporarily stored to process requests and
+may be retained for limited periods for security, fraud prevention, and
+compliance, as described in the Privacy Policy. TheStage is not obligated to
+store or return Customer Content or Outputs, and Customer is responsible for
+maintaining its own backups and records.
+
+
+9. DISCLAIMERS SPECIFIC TO AI/ML OUTPUTS
+
+Elastic Models generate probabilistic outputs and may produce inaccurate,
+incomplete, or misleading information. Customer is responsible for evaluating
+Outputs for accuracy and suitability, and for ensuring compliance with
+applicable laws (including sector-specific regulations). Elastic Models are
+not intended for high-risk use cases where failure could lead to death,
+personal injury, or severe property or environmental damage, unless
+explicitly agreed in writing.
+
+ELASTIC MODELS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE". TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
+PERMITTED BY LAW, THESTAGE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
+WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
+NON-INFRINGEMENT, AND DOES NOT WARRANT THAT ELASTIC MODELS WILL BE
+UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR THAT OUTPUTS WILL BE ACCURATE OR SUITABLE FOR
+ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
+
+
+10. TERMINATION; EFFECT
+
+Upon termination of the Master Terms or suspension of Customer's account,
+Customer's right to use Elastic Models ends immediately. Accrued Usage Fees
+remain payable. Wallet balances are handled according to the Platform Billing
+and Wallet Terms.
+
+
+11. CHANGES
+
+TheStage may update these Elastic Models Terms from time to time. If changes
+are material, TheStage will provide notice as required under the Master
+Terms. Continued use of Elastic Models after the effective date of an update
+constitutes acceptance.
+
+
+12. INDEMNIFICATION
+
+In addition to any indemnities in the Master Terms, Customer will defend,
+indemnify, and hold harmless TheStage, its affiliates, and their respective
+officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims,
+damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable
+attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) Customer Content; (b)
+Customer's use of Elastic Models or Outputs (including any Customer
+applications, products, or services); (c) Customer's violation of these
+Elastic Models Terms, the AUP, applicable law, or Third-Party Model Terms; or
+(d) Customer's distribution, publication, or commercialization of Outputs or
+any model artifacts where permitted.