> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.unleeshed.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Licensing

> How persona access and commercial rights work

## What is Licensing?

**Licensing** is the legal agreement between Unleeshed and partners that grants access to generate and display persona commentary. Without a license, you cannot access a persona's AI — period.

<Note>
  Licensing protects everyone: you get clear commercial rights, personas get compensated and control their likeness, and audiences get authentic content.
</Note>

## What a License Grants You

When you license a persona, you receive:

| Right                 | Description                                           |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------- |
| **Generation Access** | API access to generate commentary from this persona   |
| **Name & Likeness**   | Permission to display their name, photo, and branding |
| **Commercial Use**    | Right to monetize content (ads, subscriptions, etc.)  |
| **Output Ownership**  | You own the generated commentary for your use         |
| **Attribution Terms** | Clear guidelines on required attribution              |

## License Types

### Standard License

For most partners. Includes:

* Unlimited commentary generation
* Text output
* Web and mobile display rights
* Standard attribution requirements

### Premium License

For high-volume or premium use cases:

* Everything in Standard
* Audio output (persona's AI voice)
* Video output (AI avatar)
* Broadcast/streaming rights
* Reduced attribution requirements

### Enterprise License

Custom terms for large organizations:

* Custom generation limits
* Dedicated infrastructure
* SLA guarantees
* Co-marketing opportunities
* Custom persona development

## Managing Your Licenses

### View Licensed Personas

```javascript theme={null}
const response = await fetch('https://prod.api.unleeshed.ai/partner/v1/personas', {
  headers: { 'X-Api-Key': apiKey }
});

const { data: personas } = await response.json();
// Returns ONLY personas you have active licenses for
```

### License Status

Each license has a status:

| Status      | Meaning                                     |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| `active`    | Full access, license in good standing       |
| `expiring`  | Active but renewal needed soon              |
| `suspended` | Temporarily disabled (billing, terms issue) |
| `expired`   | No longer valid, renewal required           |

## Attribution Requirements

All licenses require attribution. The specific requirements depend on your license tier:

### Standard Attribution

```html theme={null}
<div class="commentary">
  <p>"{commentary text}"</p>
  <footer>
    <img src="{persona_image}" alt="{persona_name}" />
    <span>{persona_name}</span>
    <span class="powered-by">Powered by Unleeshed</span>
  </footer>
</div>
```

**Required elements:**

* Persona name
* Persona image
* "Powered by Unleeshed" text with link

### Premium Attribution

More flexibility:

* Persona name (required)
* Persona image (optional)
* Unleeshed attribution (can be in footer/about page)

## Licensing FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I use commentary in paid content?">
    Yes, all license types include commercial use rights. You can display commentary behind paywalls, in subscription products, or alongside advertising.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I edit the generated commentary?">
    Minor edits for formatting, length, and platform fit are allowed. Substantive changes that alter meaning or misrepresent the persona's views are not permitted.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What happens when a license expires?">
    * You lose API access to that persona
    * Previously generated content can remain displayed
    * New generation requests will fail
    * Renewal restores full access
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I license a persona not in the catalog?">
    Yes! We work with partners to onboard new personas. Contact [partners@unleeshed.ai](mailto:partners@unleeshed.ai) to discuss custom persona development.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Are there usage limits?">
    Standard and Premium licenses include generous limits that cover most use cases. Enterprise licenses can include custom limits. Check your agreement or the Partner Dashboard for specifics.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Get Licensed

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="View Available Personas" icon="users" href="https://app.unleeshed.ai/partner/personas">
    Browse the persona catalog in your Partner Dashboard.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contact Sales" icon="handshake" href="mailto:partners@unleeshed.ai">
    Discuss licensing options and custom needs.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>