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* to link to your license from copies of the work; | * to link to your license from copies of the work; | ||
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Every license allows licensees, provided they live up to your conditions, at least non-commercially | Every license allows licensees, provided they live up to your conditions, at least non-commercially |
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- not to alter the terms of the license
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