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        FOUR ELEMENTS
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        NonCommercial or “NC”: The work is only available to be used for noncommercial purposes.
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             SIX LICENSES
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EXCEPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
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to copyright, such as fair use or fair dealing.

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        Domain Mark is recommended for works that are free of known copyright around the world.

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