{
  "question": "Can I train AI on CDLA-Permissive-2.0 data?",
  "slug": "can-i-train-ai-on-cdla-permissive-data",
  "url": "https://www.rightshold.com/answers/can-i-train-ai-on-cdla-permissive-data",
  "short_answer": "Commercial model training: Yes.",
  "framing": "The Community Data License Agreement Permissive 2.0 was written for data, including model training.",
  "checks": [
    {
      "label": "Commercial model training",
      "license": "CDLA-Permissive-2.0",
      "license_name": "Community Data License Agreement Permissive 2.0",
      "intended_use": {
        "model_training": true,
        "commercial_use": true
      },
      "verdict": "permitted",
      "answer": "Yes",
      "findings": [
        "Every use you described is granted by CDLA Permissive 2.0, and nothing you described is prohibited."
      ],
      "duties": [
        "license_notice"
      ],
      "curation": "curated",
      "official_text": "https://cdla.dev/permissive-2-0/"
    }
  ],
  "context": [
    "CDLA-Permissive-2.0 says results of computational use, such as trained models, are not restricted by it; sharing the data itself requires passing on the license text."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "CDLA-Permissive-2.0",
      "url": "https://cdla.dev/permissive-2-0/"
    }
  ],
  "check_it_yourself": {
    "mcp": {
      "tool": "check_license",
      "arguments": {
        "license": "CDLA-Permissive-2.0",
        "intended_use": {
          "model_training": true,
          "commercial_use": true
        }
      }
    },
    "rest": "POST https://www.rightshold.com/v1/licenses/check"
  },
  "computed_from": "Rightshold license profiles at render time; not legal advice",
  "updated": "2026-10-23"
}