GriidAi

Open Source Software Acknowledgements

A GeoAI Platform by TechGX LLC

Tampa Bay, Florida, United States of America

Document Version 1.0 | Effective Date: March 1, 2026

1. Purpose and Scope

Legal Entity: TechGX LLC, a company incorporated under the laws of the United States of America, with its registered office at Tampa Bay, Florida, USA.

GriidAi is a geospatial intelligence platform developed and operated by TechGX LLC. In building and operating GriidAi, TechGX incorporates third-party open source software components. This document is TechGX's formal written acknowledgement of those components and constitutes legal disclosure of compliance with all applicable open source license obligations.

This document covers all license types present in GriidAi's software stack, states TechGX's specific compliance position for each, includes the required copyright notices and license texts for each category, and lists all covered components. Any person or organization requiring additional detail may contact TechGX at legal@techgx.com.

2. Open Source Software Acknowledgement

TechGX acknowledges that GriidAi incorporates open source software components licensed under the MIT License, Apache License 2.0, BSD 2-Clause License, BSD 3-Clause License, GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 (LGPL-3.0), Creative Commons Zero v1.0 (CC0-1.0), and certain dual-licensed components.

TechGX confirms that:

• All open source components are used in strict accordance with their respective license terms.

• No copyleft-licensed component including GPL or AGPL has been incorporated into GriidAi's proprietary source code in any manner that would require disclosure of TechGX's proprietary code.

• LGPL-licensed components are used exclusively via dynamic linking. No modifications have been made to any LGPL-licensed source code.

• All required copyright notices, permission notices, and attribution statements are retained and preserved as required by each applicable license.

• Full license texts, copyright notices, and NOTICE files for all incorporated components are maintained in TechGX's internal compliance records and are available upon written request.

• This document is reviewed and updated with each GriidAi production release.

3. License-Specific Compliance, Required Notices and Covered Components

This section sets out the required notice text for each license type, TechGX's compliance statement, and the complete list of GriidAi components covered under each license. TechGX retains and preserves the notices shown below for all listed components.

3.1 MIT License

The MIT License requires retention of the copyright notice and permission notice in all copies or substantial portions of the software. The required notice text is as follows:

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TechGX retains the above notice for all MIT-licensed components. A complete list of covered components is available in Section 9 of this document.

3.2 Apache License 2.0

The Apache License 2.0 requires retention of the copyright notice, the license text, any NOTICE file provided by the component, and documentation of any modifications made. TechGX additionally acknowledges the express patent license grant contained in the Apache License 2.0. The required notice text is as follows:

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TechGX retains the above notice and any accompanying NOTICE files for all Apache-licensed components. A complete list of covered components is available in Section 9 of this document.

3.3 BSD 3-Clause License

The BSD 3-Clause License requires retention of the copyright notice and license text in source and binary redistributions. Additionally, the names of the project contributors may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from the software without specific prior written permission. The required notice text is as follows:

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TechGX retains the above notice for all BSD 3-Clause components and confirms that no contributor name is used to endorse or promote GriidAi without permission. A complete list of covered components is available in Section 9 of this document.

3.4 BSD 2-Clause License

The BSD 2-Clause License requires retention of the copyright notice and license text in all source and binary redistributions. The required notice text is as follows:

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TechGX retains the above notice for all BSD 2-Clause components. A complete list of covered components is available in Section 9 of this document.

3.5 GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 (LGPL-3.0)

The LGPL-3.0 requires that the copyright notice and license text are retained, that LGPL-licensed components are used via dynamic linking only, that no modifications are made to the LGPL source code, and that end users can access the original source code. The required notice text is as follows:

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TechGX retains the above notice for all LGPL-3.0 components. In compliance with LGPL-3.0 Sections 4 and 6, TechGX confirms the following:

▸ psycopg --- [github.com/psycopg/psycopg]{.underline}

▸ psycopg-pool --- [github.com/psycopg/psycopg]{.underline}

▸ psycopg2-binary --- [github.com/psycopg/psycopg2]{.underline}

• In compliance with LGPL-3.0 Section 4, end users retain the right to replace or modify the LGPL-licensed library independent of GriidAi's proprietary code.

• In compliance with LGPL-3.0 Section 6, users may obtain the corresponding source code directly from the upstream repositories listed above, or by submitting a written request to legal@techgx.com. TechGX will provide source access details within 10 business days.

3.6 Creative Commons Zero v1.0 (CC0-1.0)

The CC0-1.0 license is a public domain dedication. The author has waived all copyright and related rights. No attribution, copyright notice, or license text is legally required to be retained. TechGX acknowledges use of the following component for transparency purposes only:

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Components covered under CC0-1.0 are listed in Section 9 of this document.

3.7 Dual-Licensed Components

The following components are available under two licenses simultaneously. TechGX complies with the terms of the more permissive of the two applicable licenses in each case. Copyright notices are retained as required by the applicable license.

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Dual-licensed components are listed in Section 9 of this document.

4. License Compliance Summary

The following table summarises all license types present in GriidAi and TechGX's key compliance obligation for each.

License Type Approx. Key Compliance Obligation Packages

MIT ~48 Retain copyright notice and license text.

Apache-2.0 ~17 Retain NOTICE file, copyright, and license text. Document modifications. Patent grant acknowledged.

BSD-3-Clause ~27 Retain copyright and license text. No endorsement without permission.

BSD-2-Clause ~2 Retain copyright notice and license text in all redistributions.

LGPL-3.0 3 Dynamic linking only. No source modifications. User replacement rights preserved.

CC0-1.0 1 No obligation. Public domain. Acknowledged for transparency.

Dual Licensed ~3 Comply with more permissive of the two applicable licenses.

5. Third-Party APIs and External Services --- Compliance Statements

In addition to open source libraries, GriidAi integrates with the following third-party APIs and cloud services. These services are not open source components and are not governed by open source licenses. They are governed by their respective commercial Terms of Service agreements. TechGX discloses their use and confirms compliance for each service below.

Liability Separation: TechGX LLC does not assume liability for service outages, policy changes, pricing changes, or technical modifications made by any third-party API provider. Each service is governed solely by the provider's own Terms of Service. TechGX's obligations are limited to compliance with those terms as they exist at the time of use.

API / Provider Governing Terms Service

OpenAI API OpenAI Commercial Terms of Service --- openai.com/policies/terms-of-use

Google Gemini / Google LLC Google Cloud Platform Terms of Service GenAI API --- cloud.google.com/terms

Tavily API Tavily Commercial Terms of Service --- tavily.com

Nominatim / OpenStreetMap Open Database License ODbL 1.0 --- OpenStreetMap Foundation openstreetmap.org/copyright

Langfuse Finto MIT License (self-hosted) / Commercial Technologies SaaS Terms GmbH

5.1 OpenAI API

Provider: OpenAI, L.L.C.

Governing Terms: [openai.com/policies/terms-of-use]{.underline}

Usage Policy: [openai.com/policies/usage-policies]{.underline}

TechGX confirms the following with respect to its use of the OpenAI API:

• GriidAi uses the OpenAI API to power LLM-based agents, conversational chat interfaces, geospatial data analysis, and code generation capabilities within the platform.

• TechGX uses the OpenAI API for permitted commercial use cases only, in full compliance with OpenAI's Terms of Service and Usage Policies.

• GriidAi does not use OpenAI API outputs to train, fine-tune, or develop any competing machine learning model or AI system.

• GriidAi does not use the OpenAI API to generate content that violates OpenAI's usage policies including but not limited to harmful, deceptive, or illegal content.

• TechGX stores OpenAI API credentials using encrypted storage mechanisms, restricts access on a least-privilege basis, and does not expose credentials to end users or embed them in client-side code.

• TechGX acknowledges that OpenAI may use API inputs and outputs in accordance with their data usage policies and has reviewed those policies.

• Any use of OpenAI brand names or logos by TechGX is subject to OpenAI's brand guidelines.

5.2 Google Gemini / GenAI API

Provider: Google LLC

Governing Terms: [cloud.google.com/terms]{.underline}

Generative AI Additional Terms: [cloud.google.com/terms/generative-ai]{.underline}

TechGX confirms the following with respect to its use of the Google Gemini / GenAI API:

• GriidAi uses the Google Gemini API as an alternative large language model to support geospatial intelligence tasks within the platform.

• TechGX uses the Google Gemini API under a valid Google Cloud Platform agreement and in compliance with all applicable Google Terms of Service.

• GriidAi does not use Google Gemini API outputs to train, fine-tune, or develop any competing AI or machine learning model, in compliance with Google's Generative AI Prohibited Use Policy.

• TechGX does not reverse engineer, attempt to extract model weights, or misrepresent the source of AI-generated outputs to end users.

• TechGX stores Google API credentials using encrypted storage mechanisms, restricts access on a least-privilege basis, and does not expose credentials to end users or embed them in client-side code.

• TechGX acknowledges Google's data processing terms and handles any personal data processed through the API in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

5.3 Tavily API

Provider: Tavily Inc.

Governing Terms: [tavily.com/terms]{.underline}

TechGX confirms the following with respect to its use of the Tavily API:

• GriidAi uses the Tavily API to provide specialised web search capabilities within AI agent tools embedded in the platform.

• TechGX uses the Tavily API under a valid commercial agreement and within the usage limits of the applicable subscription tier.

• GriidAi does not use Tavily search results in any manner that violates Tavily's Terms of Service or applicable copyright law.

• TechGX does not resell, redistribute, or sublicense access to the Tavily API to third parties.

• TechGX stores Tavily API credentials using encrypted storage mechanisms, restricts access on a least-privilege basis, and does not expose credentials to end users.

5.4 Nominatim / OpenStreetMap API

Provider: OpenStreetMap Foundation

Data License: [Open Database License (ODbL) 1.0]{.underline}

Nominatim Usage Policy: [nominatim.org/release-docs/latest/api/Overview]{.underline}

Copyright Information: [openstreetmap.org/copyright]{.underline}

OpenStreetMap is the only API used in GriidAi that carries an open data license obligation. The Open Database License (ODbL 1.0) has specific attribution requirements that apply to any product using OSM data. TechGX confirms the following:

• GriidAi uses the Nominatim API for geocoding operations and OpenStreetMap data for downloading place datasets and geographic information.

• TechGX complies with the Nominatim Usage Policy including rate limiting requirements and the prohibition on bulk geocoding without prior arrangement.

• TechGX complies with the OpenStreetMap Foundation's attribution requirements under ODbL 1.0. The required attribution statement is displayed wherever OSM-derived data or maps are presented to GriidAi users.

• GriidAi displays maps visually to users. The required attribution text "© OpenStreetMap Contributors" with a link to openstreetmap.org/copyright is displayed on every map view in the GriidAi platform, as required by ODbL 1.0 Section 4.3.

• TechGX does not use OSM data in any manner that restricts others' rights under the ODbL --- specifically TechGX does not apply technical or legal measures that restrict the rights granted by ODbL to any data derived from OpenStreetMap.

• Any Produced Works or Derivative Databases created from OSM data within GriidAi are handled in accordance with ODbL Section 4.

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5.5 Langfuse

Provider: Finto Technologies GmbH

License (self-hosted): [MIT License --- github.com/langfuse/langfuse]{.underline}

Commercial SaaS Terms: Subject to Langfuse Cloud Terms of Service if using hosted version

TechGX confirms the following with respect to its use of Langfuse:

• GriidAi uses Langfuse for LLM observability, tracing, monitoring, and analytics of AI agent interactions within the platform.

• If TechGX uses Langfuse in self-hosted mode, it is used under the MIT License --- covered in Section 3.1 of this document.

• If TechGX uses Langfuse Cloud, it is used under Langfuse's commercial SaaS Terms of Service.

• TechGX does not use Langfuse to collect, store, or process end user personal data beyond what is necessary for LLM performance monitoring, and handles such data in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

• TechGX stores Langfuse API keys using encrypted storage mechanisms, restricts access on a least-privilege basis, and does not expose credentials to end users.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties --- Third-Party Components

THE OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS INCORPORATED INTO GRIIDAI ARE PROVIDED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE AUTHORS "AS IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS OF ANY THIRD-PARTY COMPONENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE.

TechGX makes no representations or warranties on behalf of any third-party open source project. Users of GriidAi should consult the applicable upstream project documentation for authoritative license terms.

7. Requesting License Documentation

Any individual, organisation, client, or auditor wishing to verify TechGX's compliance or to obtain copies of full license texts, copyright notices, or NOTICE files may contact TechGX directly. TechGX will respond within 10 business days.

TechGX --- Legal & Compliance

Email: contact@griidai.com

Website: [griidai.com]{.underline}

8. Document Revision History

This document is maintained by TechGX LLC and is reviewed and updated with each GriidAi production release. TechGX reserves the right to update this document as new components are incorporated or license terms are revised.

Version Date Description of Changes

1.0 March 1, 2026 Initial release. Covers all OSS license types, per-license notice texts, full API compliance statements, LGPL Section 4 and 6 compliance, credential handling policy, liability separation clause, and complete library reference table.

9. Complete Library Reference --- Copyright Notices

The following table provides the complete reference of all open source libraries incorporated into GriidAi, including the actual copyright notice for each library. License-specific compliance obligations for each library are governed by the applicable section in Section 3 of this document.

# Library Category License Author / Copyright Notice Maintainer

82 email-validator Database / CC0-1.0 Joshua Tauberer Public Domain --- Infra CC0-1.0

103 pip Dev / Tooling MIT Python Packaging Copyright (c) 2008 Authority Python Packaging Authority

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