Open Source Attribution

ERNIE-Image (ernie-image.app) is built on the excellent work of the open-source community. We are grateful to the following projects and their contributors who make our service possible.

Core AI Models

Z-Image-Turbo

• License: Apache-2.0
• Source: Tongyi-MAI
• Usage: Foundation model for image generation
• Link: https://huggingface.co/Tongyi-MAI/Z-Image-Turbo

Backend and Infrastructure

Python

• License: PSF License
• Source: Python Software Foundation
• Usage: Backend services and AI inference
• Link: python.org

Database and Storage

PostgreSQL

• License: PostgreSQL License
• Source: PostgreSQL Global Development Group
• Usage: Relational database
• Link: postgresql.org

Development Tools

TypeScript

• License: Apache-2.0
• Source: Microsoft
• Usage: Type-safe JavaScript
• Link: typescriptlang.org

ESLint

• License: MIT
• Source: OpenJS Foundation
• Usage: JavaScript linting
• Link: eslint.org

Image Processing

Pillow (PIL)

• License: HPND License
• Source: Alex Clark and Contributors
• Usage: Python image processing
• Link: python-pillow.org

Content Safety

Content Safety Services

• Usage: Prompt, input-image, and generated-image safety checks
• Note: ERNIE-Image uses configured content safety services to enforce its platform policies before generation and delivery

Additional Dependencies

Our service also relies on many other open-source libraries and tools. A complete list of dependencies can be found in our package.json and requirements.txt files.

License Compliance

ERNIE-Image is committed to complying with the terms and conditions of all open-source licenses. We:

• Preserve all required copyright notices
• Provide copies of license texts
• Note modifications to original works
• Distribute derivative works as required by licenses

No Affiliation or Endorsement

ERNIE-Image (ernie-image.app) is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tongyi-MAI, Alibaba Group, or any other organization associated with the original open-source model.

The use of Apache-2.0 licensed components does not imply:

• Partnership
• Joint development
• Certification
• Approval or sponsorship

All trademarks and product names belong to their respective owners.

Proprietary Enhancements by ERNIE-Image

While ERNIE-Image incorporates Apache-2.0 licensed components, the following are proprietary to ERNIE-Image:

• Web interface and UX
• Inference pipeline and performance optimizations
• Hosting and runtime infrastructure
• Safety & moderation systems
• Prompt filtering logic
• Account, billing, and credit systems
• API integrations (if applicable)
• Documentation, branding, and all visual assets

Users do not acquire rights to these proprietary systems under the Apache-2.0 license.

User Data and Model Training

ERNIE-Image does not use your prompts, generated images, or uploaded files to retrain, fine-tune, or otherwise modify the underlying open-source model unless you provide explicit consent.

Your content is processed only to deliver the service and enforce platform safety.

Purpose of This Attribution

This page exists to:

• Satisfy Apache-2.0 open-source attribution requirements
• Provide transparency for users, partners, and regulators
• Clarify the relationship between open-source components and our proprietary service
• Support ERNIE-Image's transparent AI-service compliance review
• Avoid any confusion regarding ownership or affiliation

Required Copyright Notice

This product includes model components developed by Tongyi-MAIand licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0.https://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0

Trademark Notice

All trademarks, product names, and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Use of these names does not imply any affiliation or endorsement.

Last Updated: July 30, 2026

Thank you to all open-source contributors who make ERNIE-Image possible!