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Results: The output of the linguistic extractor application provided as a CSV file.
Software: The linguistic extractor application, including any amendments, extensions, upgraded or revised versions produced by the University. This includes, but is not limited to, increased functionality or features that enhance the Software and any accompanying documentation developed by Monash University.
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b) will be taken to be part of the original grant to access the Services and Results and subject to these Terms of Use.
4.3. The University has developed the Software through the use of Llama 3 under the Llama 3 Community License, Copyright © Meta Platforms, Inc (Llama 3 T&Cs). Although you will have no access, use of or rights to the Software, the University provides notice of the Llama 3 T&Cs to you in the attached Annexure A as at 18.02.2025. To the extent applicable to you, you will comply with the Llama 3 T&Cs, including as amended from time to time and it is your responsibility to make yourself aware of the current version of the Llama 3 T&Cs (including but not limited to clause 1v which prohibits any results or outputs generated using Llama 3 or our Software from being used to improve any other large language model) and will ensure you do not do anything to cause the University to breach the Llama 3 T&Cs.
5.1. You are free to copy and use the Results in any medium or format however you must give appropriate credit (as required in the clauses below)
5.2. If the use of the Results makes a significant contribution to your research and resulting journal publication then you agree to cite the following paper:
5.2.1. For the Linguistic Extractor (LX):
Ludwig, S., Yang, X., Danaher, P., Abedin, E., Lin, Y.-T., Du, L., & Grewal, D. (2025). Strategic consumer insights with the linguistic extractor [Working paper]. arXiv. [Link to pdf]
5.2.2. For the Topic Model:
X. Yang, H. Zhao, D. Phung, W. Buntine, L. Du [2025]. LLM Reading Tea Leaves: Automatically Evaluating Topic Models with Large Language Models
Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics
[Working paper]. arXiv. [Link to pdf]
5.3. Subject to the acknowledgement required above, you must not in any way suggest that Monash endorses you or your use of the Results. The name "Monash University" or "Monash" (alone or as part of another name) or any logos, seals, insignias, words, symbols or devices that identify Monash, a school or unit or institute, may not be used to endorse or promote products or research without specific written permission.
6.1. You may not use the Services or Software for commercial purposes. A commercial purpose or use is one primarily intended for commercial advantage or monetary compensation. All Commercial use inquiries are to be emailed to - linguistic.extractor@gmail.com
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7.3. Any and all Improvements to the Website, Software and Services will automatically vest in the University upon creation.
8.1. These Terms of Use terminate automatically when you fail to comply with the terms. You may also terminate these Terms of Use immediately by deleting the Results and forever ceasing from accessing and using the Website, Services and Results.
8.2. If these Terms of Use are terminated by you or due to your breach of these Terms of Use then you agree that you shall immediately, or within any period specifically notified to you by the University:
a) stop using the Services;
b) delete or remove the Results from any and all computers and devices;
c) destroy all copies of the Software in your possession or control; and
d) if requested by the University, provide confirmation that you have complied with this clause 7.2, the email for all termination inquiries and notifications is linguistic.extractor@gmail.com
8.3. The University may cease offering the Services at any time, without notice, and terminate these Terms of Use without reason or notice. If terminated in this manner, then you may continue to access and use the Results in accordance with the license provided under these Terms of Use
8.4. Clause 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11 shall survive any termination of these Terms of Use, no matter how it occurs.
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9.9. The exclusion of liability applied to these Terms of Use as set out in this clause 8 applies to claims whether in contract, tort (including, without limitation, negligence) or equity and even if the University has been notified of the possibility of such loss or damage.
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