Applesauce: The Dataset Licensing Pricing Framework
This document defines the mathematical constants and multiplier logic for the Applesauce Dataset Licensing SKU.
Note: This framework applies only to the user-specific Dataset Licensing SKU. The ML Training SKU operates on a separate, egalitarian 70/30 split model.
Core Formula
The Final Price ($P$) is calculated by applying the Domain Multiplier ($D$) to the Base Fee ($B$), then applying the sum of the Knob Modifiers ($K_{\text{sum}}$).
$$P = B \times D \times (1 + \min(K_{\text{sum}}, K_{\text{max}}))$$
Where:
- $K_{\text{sum}} = K_{\text{quality}} + K_{\text{duration}} + K_{\text{reach}} + K_{\text{volume}} + K_{\text{exclusivity}} + K_{\text{identity}}$
- $K_{\text{max}} = 1.0$ (Modifiers are capped at +100% of the domain-adjusted base price to prevent cascading inflation, though exclusivity can offer higher tiers in future iterations).
1. The Domain Multipliers ($D$)
The domain sets the base gravity for the price.
| Domain | Label | Multiplier | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Promotion | 0.9x | Ads, Social Media, Influencer marketing. |
| B | Entertainment | 1.1x | Games, TV, Films, Podcasts, Art. |
| C | Information | 1.4x | GPS, TTS, Education, Utilities. |
| D | Synthetic | 2.2x | AI Training, Cloning, Voice Banking. |
2. The Knobs (Modifiers)
Knob 1: Quality ($K_{quality}$)
Technical fidelity of the asset.
- Q0 (Raw): +0.00
- Q1 (Basic): +0.05
- Q2 (Standard): +0.10
- Q3 (Premium): +0.20
Knob 2: Duration ($K_{duration}$)
Temporal validity of the license.
- 30 Days: +0.02
- 6 Months: +0.05
- 12 Months: +0.10
- Perpetual: +0.20
Knob 3: Reach ($K_{reach}$)
Geographic or audience scope.
- Limited / Internal: +0.02
- Regional: +0.06
- National: +0.09
- Global: +0.12
- Unlimited Digital: +0.20
Knob 4: Volume ($K_{volume}$)
Intensity of use / Output limits.
- Single Project: +0.03
- Single Campaign: +0.07
- Limited Impressions: +0.12
- Unlimited Impressions: +0.15
- Unlimited Reuse: +0.20
Knob 5: Exclusivity ($K_{exclusivity}$)
Competitive restrictions.
- Non-Exclusive: +0.00
- Domain Exclusive: +0.15
- Fully Exclusive: +0.30
Knob 6: Identity ($K_{identity}$)
Trust and verification level of the creator.
- Tier 1 (OAuth): +0.00
- Tier 2 (Bank): +0.05
- Tier 3 (KYC): +0.15
3. Example Calculation
Scenario:
- Base Price ($B$): $20.00
- Domain: Entertainment (1.1x)
- Knobs:
- Quality: Q2 (+0.10)
- Duration: 6 Months (+0.05)
- Reach: Regional (+0.06)
- Volume: Single Campaign (+0.07)
- Exclusivity: Non-Exclusive (+0.00)
- Identity: Tier 1 (+0.00)
Calculation:
- Domain Base: $20 \times 1.1 = $22.00$
- Modifier Sum: $0.10 + 0.05 + 0.06 + 0.07 + 0.00 + 0.00 = 0.28$
- Final Price: $$22.00 \times (1 + 0.28) = $22.00 \times 1.28 = $28.16$
4. Security & Guardrails
- Modifier Cap: The total modifier percentage cannot exceed +100% (or 1.0) in the current version to prevent price spiraling.
- Base Floor: Price cannot drop below Base * Domain Multiplier.