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Jun 12, 2026•19 min read
AI Code Ownership
Also known as: AI Agency Code Ownership, AI Vendor Lock-In Prevention, Build + Platform + Performance
Practice of structuring AI agency engagements so the customer owns the application source code, deployment infrastructure, and the right to modify or fork without vendor permission. Defines contract clauses (IP assignment, source code escrow, deployment access, knowledge transfer SLAs) that distinguish ownership engagements from typical lock-in consulting models.
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