Using Stable Diffusion commercially requires careful attention to model licenses — not all models allow commercial use.
Key License Types
- CreativeML OpenRAIL-M: SD 1.5 license — allows commercial use with use restrictions (no illegal content, no harassment)
- SDXL Research License: Allows commercial use
- FLUX.1 [schnell]: Apache 2.0 — fully commercial
- FLUX.1 [dev]: Non-commercial only
- Community LoRAs on Civitai vary widely — always check individual model page
Copyright of Outputs
In the US, current guidance suggests AI-generated images may not be copyrightable without significant human creative input. The legal landscape is evolving rapidly — consult a lawyer for commercial use.
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