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Definitions
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i. This Package is defined as all of the files within any archive file or any
group of files released in conjunction by Simple Machines, Lewis Media, or a
derived or modified work based on such files.

ii. A Modification, or a Mod, is defined as instructions, to be performed
manually or in an automated manner, that alter any part of this Package.

iii. A Modified Package is defined as this Package or a derivative of it with
one or more Modification applied to it.

iv. Distribution is defined as allowing one or more other people to in any
way download or receive a copy of this Package, a Modified Package, or a
derivative of this Package.

v. The Software is defined as an installed copy of this Package, a Modified
Package, or a derivative of this Package.

vi. The Simple Machines Website is defined as http://www.simplemachines.org/.

Agreement
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1. Permission is hereby granted to use, copy, modify and/or distribute this
Package, provided that:
        a. All copyright notices within source files and as generated by the
Software as output are retained, unchanged.
        b. Any Distribution of this Package, whether as a Modified Package or
not, includes this file and is released under the terms of this Agreement.
This clause is not dependent upon any measure of changes made to this
Package.
        c. This Package, Modified Packages, and derivative works may not be
sold or released under any paid license. Copying fees for the transport of
this Package, support fees for installation or other services, and hosting
fees for hosting the Software may, however, be imposed.
        d. Any Distribution of this Package, whether as a Modified Package
or not, requires express written consent from Lewis Media.

2. You may make Modifications to this Package or a derivative of it, and
distribute your Modifications in a form that is separate from the Package,
such as patches. The following restrictions apply to Modifications:
        a. A Modification must not alter or remove any copyright notices in
the Software or Package, generated or otherwise.
        b. When a Modification to the Package is released, a non-exclusive
royalty-free right is granted to Lewis Media to distribute the Modification
in future versions of the Package provided such versions remain available
under the terms of this Agreement in addition to any other license(s) of the
initial developer.
        c. Any Distribution of a Modified Package or derivative requires
express written consent from Lewis Media.

3. Permission is hereby also granted to distribute programs which depend on
this Package, provided that you do not distribute any Modified Package
without express written consent.

4. Lewis Media reserves the right to change the terms of this Agreement at
any time, although those changes are not retroactive to past releases.
Changes to this document will be announced via email using the Simple
Machines email notification list. Failure to receive notification of a change
does not make those changes invalid. A current copy of this Agreement can be
found on the Simple Machines Website.

5. This Agreement will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with the
limitations described herein. Upon termination, you must destroy all copies
of this Package, the Software, and any derivatives within 48 hours.

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THIS PACKAGE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY. ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO
EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS BE LIABLE TO ANY PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING IN ANY WAY
OUT OF THE USE OR MISUSE OF THIS PACKAGE.