What if I use yolov5 in inner commercial project?

[haohancom]

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Hi there,

I'm considering using YOLOv5 in an internal commercial project focused solely on detecting potential fire risks. This project will only be used within our company's internal network and will not be accessible externally.

Given this context, do I need to purchase an enterprise license? If not, am I required to open source my code?

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Hi @haohancom!

For internal commercial use of YOLOv5, you'll need an Ultralytics Enterprise License as the AGPL-3.0 license requires full open-sourcing of any derivative works, including internal usage. The AGPL-3.0 applies to all usage scenarios, not just external distribution, and mandates that projects incorporating YOLOv5 must release their entire source code publicly.

For commercial applications like your fire risk detection system, an Enterprise License provides the flexibility to use YOLOv5 without open-sourcing requirements and is specifically designed for business use cases.

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