Model Pulled From Hugging Face Over ToS Violation: Spamming Paywall Emails
RexDouglass · x · 2026-09-16
A model was taken down from Hugging Face because its author spammed everyone requesting access with emails pushing paid use on their own platform, violating HF's terms of service — you can't "open source" a model, gate it, and charge for platform use. The affected team advises others to back up their models.
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