# NMQ.Architect positioning (locked copy)

**Legal rule (nominative use only):** NMQ.Architect is an independent NMQ product that *uses* DeepSeek V4 (fair / nominative use). Do **not** claim official partnership, “DeepSeek product”, or “optimised for Ascend” as an NMQ endorsement unless a written program acceptance exists.

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## MCP Gateway

**What it is:** the central bridge between **DeepSeek V4** and **Agent Studio** agents via [Model Context Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/).

**Safe wording:** “MCP Gateway bridges DeepSeek V4 ↔ agents.”  
**Avoid:** implying DeepSeek built or endorses the Gateway.

See also: [MCP-GATEWAY.md](./MCP-GATEWAY.md).

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## Skills / vertical packs

Skill Store packs are **workflow skill packs** (`SKILL.md`) — including vertical labels such as finance / healthcare.

They are **not** certifications, compliance badges, or vendor accreditations.

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## Ascend compatibility (safe)

DeepSeek’s public stack story includes running **DeepSeek V4 models on Huawei Ascend**.

**NMQ wording:** NMQ is compatible via the **DeepSeek API / models** you configure — not “NMQ optimised for Ascend hardware.”

Do not invent Ascend-specific NMQ benchmarks or co-marketing claims.

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## Partner programs

Partner / co-marketing language belongs in **outreach letters only**.

Until a program is **accepted in writing**, the UI and public docs must **not** claim partnership, official status, or co-branded products.

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*DeepSeek is a trademark of DeepSeek. Huawei and Ascend are trademarks of their respective owners.*