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The Code Project Open License (CPOL) 1.02
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This License governs Your use of the Work. This License is intended to allow
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developers to use the Source Code and Executable Files provided as part of
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- Source Code and Executable Files can be used in commercial applications;
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- Source Code and Executable Files can be redistributed; and
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The software is provided "as-is".
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- The Article accompanying the Work may not be distributed or republished
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without the Author's consent
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This License is entered between You, the individual or other entity reading
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the individual or other entity which offers the Work under the terms of this
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License ("Author").
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License
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