| BirdNET+ V3.0 Developer Preview - Terms of Use |
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| This document governs use of the BirdNET+ V3.0 developer preview models (the “Models”). By using the Models, you agree to these terms. |
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| 1. Description |
| BirdNET+ V3.0-preview is an experimental developer preview deep learning model family for detecting animal vocalizations in audio. It builds on: |
| - Kahl et al. (2021): BirdNET: A deep learning solution for avian diversity monitoring. |
| - Lasseck (2018): Audio-based Bird Species Identification with Deep Convolutional Neural Networks. |
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| Development and support involve the K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics (Cornell University), Chemnitz University of Technology and Museum für Naturkunde Berlin. Provided solely for research and evaluation. |
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| 2. License |
| Models are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0): |
| - You may use (including commercially), share, and adapt with proper credit, license link, and indication of changes. |
| - Derivatives must use the same license. |
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| The prohibitions in Section 5 override permissive license aspects. |
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| 3. No Warranty |
| THE MODELS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY (INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT). USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. |
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| 4. Data & Responsibility |
| You are responsible for: |
| - Lawful acquisition and handling of audio data. |
| - Interpreting probabilistic outputs (false positives/negatives possible). |
| - Compliance with all applicable regulations. |
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| 5. Prohibited Uses |
| You must NOT use the Models or any derivative: |
| 1. For POACHING, wildlife tracking intended to facilitate illegal capture, harm, trade, or exploitation of species. |
| 2. For ANY MILITARY purpose, including surveillance, targeting, or integration into defense systems. |
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| If you cannot comply, do not use the Models. |
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| 6. Attribution |
| Publications, presentations, or derived tools must attribute the use of the Models either through citation or acknowledgment (e.g., "Powered by BirdNET"). |
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| 7. Limitation of Liability |
| Contributors and affiliated institutions are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from use or inability to use the Models. |
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| 8. Contact |
| For permissions, clarifications, or to report misuse: stefan.kahl@cornell.edu |
