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Downloadable weights still need a serving system
A downloadable model gives you choices about hosting and customization. You still need a compatible runtime, sufficient memory, a prompt format, and an evaluation set. Those operational choices can change the experience considerably.
Access to weights comes with terms
Downloaded weights do not remove usage terms. Keep the license and model card with your deployment record, and distinguish Meta’s reported evaluations from your own tests.
What to remember
Read license and deployment requirements.
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