Acceptance of These Terms of Service

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Socius Legal Corporation ("Socius," "we," "us," or "our") provides our services (described below) and related content to you through our website located at www.sociuslegal.com (the "Site") and through our email interface and related technologies (collectively with the Site, including any updated or new features, functionality, outputs and technology, the "Service"). All access and use of the Service is subject to the terms and conditions contained in these Terms of Service (as amended from time to time, these "Terms of Service"). By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the Site or any other aspect of the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not accept the terms and conditions of these Terms of Service, you will not access, browse, or otherwise use the Service.

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change or modify portions of these Terms of Service at any time. If we do this, we will post the changes on this page and will indicate at the top of this page the date these Terms of Service were last revised. You may read a current, effective copy of these Terms of Service by visiting the "Terms of Service" link on the Site. We will also notify you of any material changes, either through the Service user interface, a pop-up notice, email, or through other reasonable means. Your continued use of the Service after the date any such changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service. You should periodically visit this page to review the current Terms of Service so you are aware of any revisions. If you do not agree to abide by these or any future Terms of Service, you will not access, browse, or use (or continue to access, browse, or use) the Service.

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PLEASE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE CAREFULLY, AS THEY CONTAIN AN AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, REMEDIES, AND OBLIGATIONS. THE AGREEMENT TO ARBITRATE REQUIRES (WITH LIMITED EXCEPTION) THAT YOU SUBMIT CLAIMS YOU HAVE AGAINST US TO BINDING AND FINAL ARBITRATION, AND FURTHER (1) YOU WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED TO PURSUE CLAIMS AGAINST SOCIUS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING, (2) YOU WILL ONLY BE PERMITTED TO SEEK RELIEF (INCLUDING MONETARY, INJUNCTIVE, AND DECLARATORY RELIEF) ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, AND (3) YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO HAVE ANY CLAIMS YOU HAVE AGAINST US RESOLVED BY A JURY OR IN A COURT OF LAW.

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Additional Terms

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In addition, when using certain features through the Service, you will be subject to any additional terms applicable to such features that may be posted on or within the Service from time to time. All such terms are hereby incorporated by reference into these Terms of Service.

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Access and Use of the Service

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Service Description

The Service is designed to provide artificial intelligence ("AI") powered tools specifically for licensed attorneys and their authorized legal professionals. The Service includes, without limitation, (i) document automation and analysis tools, (ii) legal research assistance, (iii) practice management features, and (iv) other AI-enabled capabilities designed to support the practice of law. The Service is intended solely for use in connection with the authorized practice of law by eligible users as defined in these Terms of Service.

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You acknowledge and agree that the Service is a technology platform that provides tools to assist in legal work and practice management. The Service is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services. All outputs, analysis, and content generated through the Service ("Service Outputs") are designed to supplement, not replace, the professional judgment of licensed attorneys. You are solely responsible for (a) reviewing and validating all Service Outputs, (b) exercising independent professional judgment in using the Service and Service Outputs, (c) ensuring compliance with applicable ethical obligations and rules of professional conduct, and (d) maintaining appropriate attorney-client relationships and duties.

Your use of the Service must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules governing the practice of law in your jurisdiction, including without limitation rules regarding confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, unauthorized practice of law, and use of artificial intelligence in legal practice. You agree to use the Service only in connection with authorized legal work performed under appropriate attorney supervision and in compliance with these Terms of Service.

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Eligibility and Registration

The Service is restricted to (i) licensed attorneys in good standing and (ii) authorized legal professionals working at the direction and under the supervision of licensed attorneys. By accessing or using the Service, you represent and warrant that you are either a licensed attorney in good standing in your jurisdiction or an authorized legal professional as defined herein.

Licensed attorneys represent and warrant that they (a) maintain an active law license with their relevant state bar(s), (b) are in compliance with all applicable rules of professional conduct, and (c) will immediately notify Socius if their license status changes or if they become subject to any disciplinary action. Upon request by Socius, licensed attorneys must provide their state bar number(s), confirm their good standing status, provide professional contact information, and complete Socius's authentication process.

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Authorized legal professionals include paralegals, legal secretaries, legal assistants, and other legal support staff who are employed by or contracted to work for a licensed attorney or law firm. Such professionals represent and warrant that they are working under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney who maintains an active account with the Service. Upon request by Socius, authorized legal professionals must provide their professional role and credentials, identify their supervising attorney(s), provide their business contact information, and obtain verification from their supervising attorney.

Licensed attorneys are responsible for supervising all authorized legal professionals working under their direction and ensuring appropriate use of the Service by such professionals. Licensed attorneys must review and take responsibility for all work product generated through the Service by themselves and their authorized legal professionals, maintain compliance with applicable rules of professional conduct, and promptly remove access for any authorized legal professionals who leave their supervision.

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You agree to maintain the accuracy of your registration information and promptly update any changes to your status or eligibility. Socius reserves the right to verify your eligibility at any time, request additional documentation of your status, suspend or terminate access if eligibility cannot be verified, conduct periodic re-verification of user status, and remove access for any users who no longer meet eligibility requirements. Any false or misleading information provided during registration may result in immediate termination of your account.

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You acknowledge and agree that you will only use the Service in compliance with applicable laws and rules of professional conduct, and that Socius may report any unauthorized use or misuse of the Service to relevant authorities or state bars.

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Member Account, Password and Security

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account details, if any, and are fully responsible for any and all activities that occur under your password or account. You agree to (a) immediately notify Socius of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security, and (b) ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session when accessing the Service. Socius and its current and future affiliates (collectively, "Socius Affiliates") will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this paragraph.

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Modifications to Service

Socius reserves the right to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, the Service (or any part thereof) with or without notice. You agree that Socius and Socius Affiliates will not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Service.

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General Practices Regarding Use and Storage

You acknowledge that Socius may establish general practices and limits concerning use of the Service, including the maximum period of time that data or other content will be retained by the Service and the maximum storage space that will be allotted on Socius's or its third-party service providers' servers on your behalf. You agree that Socius has no responsibility or liability for the deletion or failure to store any data or other content maintained or uploaded by the Service. You acknowledge that Socius reserves the right to terminate accounts that are inactive for an extended period of time. You further acknowledge that Socius reserves the right to change these general practices and limits at any time, in its sole discretion, with or without notice.

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Conditions of Access and Use

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User Conduct

You are solely responsible for all content, data, information, documents, communications, images, text and other materials ("content") that you make available to Socius, including by uploading, posting, publishing, emailing or displaying (hereinafter, "upload(ing)") via the Service (collectively, "User Content"). The following are examples of the kinds of content and/or uses that are illegal or prohibited by Socius. Socius reserves the right to monitor, investigate and take appropriate legal action against anyone who, in Socius's sole discretion, violates this provision, including removing the offending content from the Service, suspending or terminating the account of such violators, and reporting the violator to law enforcement authorities or regulators.

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You agree to not use the Service to upload any content that:

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(i) contains confidential information of any client without appropriate authorization;

(ii) violates any duty of confidentiality or attorney-client privilege;

(iii) infringes any intellectual property or other proprietary rights;

(iv) contains software viruses or other harmful computer code;

(v) poses a privacy or security risk to any person;

(vi) is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, harassing, defamatory, or otherwise objectionable;

(vii) contains personal identifying information of any individual without appropriate authorization;

(viii) you do not have a right to upload under any law or under contractual or fiduciary relationships;

(ix) constitutes unsolicited or unauthorized advertising, promotional materials, commercial activities and/or sales, "junk mail," "spam," "chain letters," "pyramid schemes," "contests," "sweepstakes," or any other form of solicitation; or

(x) in the sole judgment of Socius, restricts or inhibits any other person from using the Service, or which may expose Socius or its users to any harm or liability of any type.

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You agree to not use the Service to engage in any conduct that:

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(i) violates any applicable local, state, national, or international law, or any regulations having the force of law, or rule of professional conduct;

(ii) interferes with or disrupts the Service or servers or networks connected to the Service, or disobeys any requirements, procedures, policies, or regulations of networks connected to the Service;

(iii) imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure;

(iv) attempts to gain unauthorized access to the Service;

(v) modifies, adapts, or hacks the Service;

(vi) falsely implies association with Socius;

(vii) uses the Service for unauthorized practice of law;

(viii) impersonates any person or entity, or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity;

(ix) furthers or promotes any criminal activity or enterprise or provide instructional information about illegal activities;

(x) obtains or attempts to access or otherwise obtain any content or information through any means not intentionally made available or provided for through the Service;

(xi) circumvents, removes, alters, deactivates, degrades, or thwarts any of the content protections in or geographic restrictions on any content (including Service Content (as defined below)) available on or through the Service, including through the use of virtual private networks; or

(xii) engages in or uses any data mining, robots, scraping, or similar data gathering or extraction methods.

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You agree that your use of the Service will comply with all applicable rules of professional conduct and ethical obligations, including (without limitation):

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(i) maintaining client confidentiality and protecting privileged information;

(ii) avoiding conflicts of interest;

(iii) providing competent representation;

(iv) supervising subordinate attorneys and non-attorney staff;

(v) making appropriate disclosures to clients regarding the use of AI technology;

(vi) maintaining direct attorney-client relationships; and

(vii) exercising independent professional judgment.

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In using the Service, you agree to:

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(i) implement appropriate security measures to protect client data;

(ii) only upload client data with appropriate authorization;

(iii) promptly notify Socius of any security incidents or unauthorized access;

(iv) maintain appropriate data retention and destruction policies;

(v) comply with all applicable data privacy and security laws;

(vi) properly segregate and label confidential information; and

(vii) monitor and control access to client data by authorized users under your supervision.

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You are responsible for:

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(i) maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials;

(ii) restricting access to your account to authorized individuals;

(iii) ensuring proper logout from the Service after each session;

(iv) notifying Socius immediately of any unauthorized access; and

(v) being responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

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If you are blocked by Socius from accessing the Service (including by blocking your IP address), you agree not to implement any measures to circumvent such blocking (e.g., by masking your IP address or using a proxy IP address or virtual private network).

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Competitors

No employee, independent contractor, agent, or affiliate of any competing artificial technology and/or legal technology company is permitted to view, access, or use any portion of the Service without express written permission from Socius. By viewing, using, or accessing the Service, you represent and warrant that you are not a competitor of Socius or any Socius Affliate, or acting on behalf of a competitor of Socius or any Socius Affiliate in using or accessing the Service.

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Fees

To the extent the Service or any portion thereof is made available for any fee, you may be required to select a payment plan and provide information regarding your credit card or other payment instrument. You represent and warrant to Socius that such information is true and that you are authorized to use the payment instrument. You will promptly update your account information with Socius or the Payment Processor (as defined below), as applicable, of any changes (for example, a change in your billing address or credit card expiration date) that may occur. You agree to pay Socius the amount that is specified in the payment plan in accordance with the terms of such plan and these Terms of Service. If your payment plan includes an ongoing subscription that is automatically renewed periodically, you hereby authorize Socius (through the Payment Processor) to bill your payment instrument in advance on such periodic basis in accordance with the terms of the applicable payment plan until you terminate your account, and you further agree to pay any charges so incurred. If you dispute any charges you must let Socius know within sixty (60) days after the date that Socius charges you, or within such longer period of time as may be required under applicable law. We reserve the right to change Socius's prices. If Socius does change prices, Socius will provide notice of the change through the Service user interface, a pop-up notice, email, or through other reasonable means, at Socius's option, at least thirty (30) days before the change is to take effect. Your continued use of the Service after the price change becomes effective constitutes your agreement to pay the changed amount. You will be responsible for all taxes associated with the Service, other than taxes based on Socius's net income.

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Payment Processing

Notwithstanding any amounts owed to Socius hereunder, SOCIUS DOES NOT PROCESS PAYMENT FOR ANY SERVICES. To facilitate payment for the Service via bank account, credit card, or debit card, we use Stripe, Inc. and its affiliates ("Stripe"), a third-party payment processor. These payment processing services are provided by Stripe and are subject to the Stripe terms and conditions and other policies available at https://stripe.com/legal and Stripe's Global Privacy Policy available at: https://stripe.com/privacy (collectively, the "Stripe Agreements"), privacy policy, and all other relevant agreements (collectively, the "Payment Processor Agreements"). By agreeing to these Terms of Service, users that use the payment functions of the Service also agree to be bound by the Stripe Agreements, as the same may be modified by Stripe from time to time. You hereby authorize Stripe to store and continue billing your specified payment method even after such payment method has expired, to avoid interruptions in payment for your use of the Service. Please contact Stripe for more information. Socius assumes no liability or responsibility for any payments you make through the Service.

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Refunds and Cancellations

Payments made by you hereunder are final and non-refundable, unless otherwise determined by Socius. You may cancel your subscription by emailing us at: support@sociuslegal.com.

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Commercial Use

Unless otherwise expressly authorized herein or in the Service, you agree not to display, distribute, license, perform, publish, reproduce, duplicate, copy, create derivative works from, modify, sell, resell, grant access to, transfer, or otherwise use or exploit any portion of the Service for any commercial purposes.

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Mobile Services and Software

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Mobile Services

The Service includes certain services that are available via a mobile device, including (i) the ability to upload content to the Service via a mobile device, (ii) the ability to browse the Service and the Site from a mobile device, and (iii) the ability to access certain features and content through a mobile device (collectively, the "Mobile Services"). To the extent you access the Service through a mobile device, your wireless service carrier's standard charges, data rates, and other fees may apply. In addition, downloading, installing, or using certain Mobile Services may be prohibited or restricted by your carrier, and not all Mobile Services may work with all carriers or devices.

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Ownership; Restrictions

The technology, copyrighted material and software underlying the Service or distributed in connection therewith are the property of Socius, Socius Affiliates, and their licensors (the "Software"). You agree not to copy, modify, create a derivative work of, reverse engineer, reverse assemble, or otherwise attempt to discover any source code, sell, assign, sublicense, or otherwise transfer any right in the Software. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by Socius.

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Intellectual Property Rights

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Service Content

You acknowledge and agree that the Service may contain content or features, including all Service Outputs ("Service Content"), that are protected by copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or other proprietary rights and laws. Except as expressly authorized by Socius, you agree not to modify, copy, frame, scrape, rent, lease, loan, sell, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Service or the Service Content, in whole or in part, except that the foregoing does not apply to your own User Content (as defined below) that you upload to or make available through the Service in accordance with these Terms of Service. Any use of the Service or the Service Content other than as specifically authorized herein is strictly prohibited.

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Trademarks

The Socius name and logos are trademarks and service marks of Socius (collectively the "Socius Trademarks"). Other Socius, product, and service names and logos used and displayed via the Service may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners who may or may not endorse or be affiliated with or connected to Socius. Nothing in these Terms of Service or the Service should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any of Socius Trademarks displayed on the Service, without our prior written permission in each instance. All goodwill generated from the use of Socius Trademarks will inure to our exclusive benefit.

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Third-Party Material

Under no circumstances will Socius or any Socius Affiliate be liable in any way for any content or materials of any third parties (including users), including for any errors or omissions in any content, or for any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of any such content. You acknowledge that Socius does not pre-screen content, but that Socius and its designees will have the right (but not the obligation) in their sole discretion to refuse or remove any content that is available via the Service. Without limiting the foregoing, Socius and its designees will have the right to remove any content that violates these Terms of Service or is deemed by Socius, in its sole discretion, to be otherwise objectionable. You agree that you must evaluate, and bear all risks associated with, the use of any content, including any reliance on the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of such content.

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User Content

You represent and warrant that you own all right, title and interest in and to such User Content, including all copyrights and rights of publicity contained therein. You hereby grant Socius and Socius Affiliates and, and their successors and assigns, a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, fully paid-up, transferable, sublicensable (directly and indirectly through multiple tiers), perpetual, and irrevocable license to copy, display, upload, perform, distribute, store, modify, and otherwise use your User Content, in any form, medium or technology now known or later developed, (a) in connection with the operation of the Service, (b) to provide, develop and improve the Service and other offerings of Socius, Socius Affiliates and/or their partners, (c) for the promotion, advertising or marketing of the foregoing. You also agree that Socius may remove metadata associated with your User Content, and you irrevocably waive any claims and assertions of moral rights or attribution with respect to your User Content. You assume all risk associated with your User Content and the transmission of your User Content, and you have sole responsibility for the accuracy, quality, legality and appropriateness of your User Content.

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You hereby authorize Socius and Socius Affiliates and their third-party service providers to collect and analyze User Content and other data and information relating to the Service and related systems and technologies and derive statistical and usage data relating thereto (collectively, "Usage Data"). Socius and Socius Affiliates may use Usage Data for any purpose in accordance with applicable law.

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Any questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, feedback, reviews, or other information about the Service ("Submissions"), provided by you to Socius or any Socius Affiliate are non-confidential and Socius and Socius Affiliates will be entitled to the unrestricted use and dissemination of these Submissions for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without acknowledgment, attribution, or compensation to you.

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You acknowledge and agree that Socius may preserve User Content and may also disclose User Content if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such preservation or disclosure is reasonably necessary to: (a) comply with legal process, applicable laws, or government requests; (b) enforce these Terms of Service; (c) respond to claims that any content violates the rights of third parties; or (d) protect the rights, property, or personal safety of Socius, its users, or the public. You understand that the technical processing and transmission of the Service, including your User Content, may involve (i) transmissions over various networks; and (ii) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices.

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Indemnification

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To the extent permitted under applicable law, you agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Socius and Socius Affiliates, and its and their respective officers, employees, directors, service providers, licensors, and agents (collectively, the "Socius Parties"), from any and all losses, damages, expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, rights, claims, actions of any kind, and injury (including death) arising out of or relating to your use of the Service, any User Content, your connection to the Service, your violation of these Terms of Service, or your violation of any rights of another. Socius will provide notice to you of any such claim, suit, or proceeding. Socius reserves the right to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter which is subject to indemnification under this section, and you agree to cooperate with any reasonable requests assisting Socius's defense of such matter. You may not settle or compromise any claim against the Socius Parties without Socius's written consent.

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Disclaimer of Warranties

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YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS. THE SOCIUS PARTIES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

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THE SOCIUS PARTIES MAKE NO WARRANTY THAT (A) THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS; (B) THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE; (C) THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE USE OF THE SERVICE WILL BE ACCURATE OR RELIABLE; OR (D) THE QUALITY OF ANY PRODUCTS, SERVICES, INFORMATION, OR OTHER MATERIAL PURCHASED OR OBTAINED BY YOU THROUGH THE SERVICE WILL MEET YOUR EXPECTATIONS.

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Professional Services Disclaimers

THE SERVICE IS A TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM PROVIDED TO LICENSED ATTORNEYS AND THEIR AUTHORIZED LEGAL PROFESSIONALS. THE SOCIUS PARTIES DO NOT PRACTICE LAW OR PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE DOES NOT CREATE AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP WITH SOCIUS OR ANY SOCIUS AFFILIATE. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:

(I) THE SERVICE IS A TOOL TO ASSIST IN LEGAL WORK AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT BUT DOES NOT REPLACE PROFESSIONAL LEGAL JUDGMENT;

(II) YOU, AS A LICENSED ATTORNEY OR AUTHORIZED LEGAL PROFESSIONAL WORKING UNDER ATTORNEY SUPERVISION, ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR: (A) REVIEWING AND VALIDATING ALL SERVICE OUTPUTS; (B) ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS; (C) MAINTAINING APPROPRIATE ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS; (D) EXERCISING INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT; AND (E) DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS OF USING THE SERVICE FOR ANY PARTICULAR MATTER;

(III) THE SOCIUS PARTIES MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY, LEGAL ACCURACY, OR LEGAL COMPLIANCE OF ANY SERVICE OUTPUTS; AND

(IV) THE SERVICE IS NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED TO BE USED FOR HIGH-RISK LEGAL MATTERS WHERE ERRORS COULD RESULT IN DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE, OR CATASTROPHIC FINANCIAL HARM.

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Artificial Intelligence Disclaimers

THE SERVICE UTILIZES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT:

(I) AI-GENERATED CONTENT MAY CONTAIN ERRORS, OMISSIONS, INCONSISTENCIES, OR HALLUCINATIONS;

(II) AI MODELS MAY PRODUCE UNEXPECTED OR UNINTENDED OUTPUTS;

(III) AI TECHNOLOGY IS RAPIDLY EVOLVING AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS, BIASES, OR TECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS;

(IV) YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR INDEPENDENTLY VERIFYING ANY AI-GENERATED CONTENT BEFORE RELYING ON IT FOR ANY LEGAL OR PROFESSIONAL PURPOSE; AND

(V) THE SOCIUS PARTIES DO NOT WARRANT THAT AI-GENERATED OUTPUTS WILL BE ERROR-FREE, COMPLETE, OR SUITABLE FOR YOUR INTENDED PURPOSE.

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Regulatory and Compliance Disclaimers

YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF LAW, USE OF AI IN LEGAL PRACTICE, AND ATTORNEY ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS:

(I) VARY BY JURISDICTION;

(II) MAY CHANGE OVER TIME;

(III) MAY IMPOSE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF AI TOOLS;

(IV) MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES OR CLIENT CONSENTS.

YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR:

(I) ENSURING YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE COMPLIES WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS IN YOUR JURISDICTION;

(II) OBTAINING ANY NECESSARY CLIENT CONSENTS OR MAKING ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURES REGARDING YOUR USE OF AI TOOLS;

(III) MAINTAINING APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE;

(IV) IMPLEMENTING APPROPRIATE SAFEGUARDS TO PROTECT CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION.

THE SOCIUS PARTIES MAKE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE COMPLIANCE OF THE SERVICE WITH ANY PARTICULAR LAW, REGULATION, OR ETHICAL REQUIREMENT IN ANY JURISDICTION.

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Limitation of Liability

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YOU EXPRESSLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE SOCIUS PARTIES WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF GOODWILL, USE, OR DATA OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES (EVEN IF THE SOCIUS PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES), WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, RESULTING FROM: (A) THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE; (B) THE COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS AND SERVICES RESULTING FROM ANY GOODS, DATA, INFORMATION, OR SERVICES PURCHASED OR OBTAINED OR MESSAGES RECEIVED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR FROM THE SERVICE; (C) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR DATA; (D) STATEMENTS OR CONDUCT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; OR (E) ANY OTHER MATTER RELATING TO THE SERVICE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE SOCIUS PARTIES' TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID SOCIUS IN THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS, OR, IF GREATER, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100).

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SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE DISCLAIMER OR EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. ACCORDINGLY, SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU OR BE ENFORCEABLE WITH RESPECT TO YOU. IF YOU ARE DISSATISFIED WITH ANY PORTION OF THE SERVICE OR WITH THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS TO DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SERVICE.

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IF YOU ARE A USER FROM NEW JERSEY, THE FOREGOING SECTIONS TITLED "INDEMNIFICATION", "DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES" AND "LIMITATION OF LIABILITY" ARE INTENDED TO BE ONLY AS BROAD AS IS PERMITTED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY. IF ANY PORTION OF THESE SECTIONS IS HELD TO BE INVALID UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, THE INVALIDITY OF SUCH PORTION WILL NOT AFFECT THE VALIDITY OF THE REMAINING PORTIONS OF THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS.

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Dispute Resolution By Binding Arbitration

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY AS IT AFFECTS YOUR RIGHTS.

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Agreement to Arbitrate

This Dispute Resolution by Binding Arbitration section is referred to in these Terms of Service as the "Arbitration Agreement." You agree that any and all disputes or claims that have arisen or may arise between you and Socius, whether arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service (including any alleged breach thereof), the Service, any advertising, or any aspect of the relationship or transactions between us, will be resolved exclusively through final and binding arbitration, rather than a court, in accordance with the terms of this Arbitration Agreement, except that you may assert individual claims in small claims court, if your claims qualify. Further, this Arbitration Agreement does not preclude you from bringing issues to the attention of federal, state, or local agencies, and such agencies can, if the law allows, seek relief against us on your behalf. You agree that, by entering into these Terms of Service, you and Socius are each waiving the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a class action. Your rights will be determined by a neutral arbitrator, not a judge or jury. The Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Arbitration Agreement.

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Prohibition of Class and Representative Actions and Non-Individualized Relief

YOU AND SOCIUS AGREE THAT EACH OF US MAY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST THE OTHER ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION OR PROCEEDING. UNLESS BOTH YOU AND SOCIUS AGREE OTHERWISE, THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE OR JOIN MORE THAN ONE PERSON'S OR PARTY'S CLAIMS AND MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A CONSOLIDATED, REPRESENTATIVE, OR CLASS PROCEEDING. ALSO, THE ARBITRATOR MAY AWARD RELIEF (INCLUDING MONETARY, INJUNCTIVE, AND DECLARATORY RELIEF) ONLY IN FAVOR OF THE INDIVIDUAL PARTY SEEKING RELIEF AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT NECESSARY TO PROVIDE RELIEF NECESSITATED BY THAT PARTY'S INDIVIDUAL CLAIM(S), EXCEPT THAT YOU MAY PURSUE A CLAIM FOR AND THE ARBITRATOR MAY AWARD PUBLIC INJUNCTIVE RELIEF UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED FOR THE ENFORCEABILITY OF THIS PROVISION.

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Pre-Arbitration Dispute Resolution

Socius is always interested in resolving disputes amicably and efficiently, and most customer concerns can be resolved quickly and to the customer's satisfaction by emailing customer support at support@sociuslegal.com. If such efforts prove unsuccessful, a party who intends to seek arbitration must first send to the other a written Notice of Dispute ("Notice"). The Notice to Socius should be sent to support@sociuslegal.com ("Notice Address"). The Notice must (i) describe the nature and basis of the claim or dispute and (ii) set forth the specific relief sought. If Socius and you do not resolve the claim within sixty (60) calendar days after the Notice is received, you or Socius may commence an arbitration proceeding. During the arbitration, the amount of any settlement offer made by Socius or you will not be disclosed to the arbitrator until after the arbitrator determines the amount, if any, to which you or Socius is entitled.

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Arbitration Procedures

Arbitration will be conducted by a neutral arbitrator in accordance with the American Arbitration Association's ("AAA") rules and procedures, including the AAA's Commercial Arbitration Rules and Consumer Arbitration Rules (collectively, the "AAA Rules"), as modified by this Arbitration Agreement. For information on the AAA, including the AAA Rules, please visit its website, https://www.adr.org. If there is any inconsistency between any term of the AAA Rules and any term of this Arbitration Agreement, the applicable terms of this Arbitration Agreement will control unless the arbitrator determines that the application of the inconsistent Arbitration Agreement terms would not result in a fundamentally fair arbitration. The arbitrator must also follow the provisions of these Terms of Service as a court would. All issues are for the arbitrator to decide, including issues relating to the scope, enforceability, and arbitrability of this Arbitration Agreement. Although arbitration proceedings are usually simpler and more streamlined than trials and other judicial proceedings, the arbitrator can award the same damages and relief on an individual basis that a court can award to an individual under these Terms of Service and applicable law. Decisions by the arbitrator are enforceable in court and may be overturned by a court only for very limited reasons.

Unless Socius and you agree otherwise, any arbitration hearings will take place in a reasonably convenient location for both parties with due consideration of their ability to travel and other pertinent circumstances. If the parties are unable to agree on a location, the determination will be made by AAA. If your claim is for $10,000 or less, Socius agrees that you may choose whether the arbitration will be conducted solely on the basis of documents submitted to the arbitrator, through a telephonic hearing, or by an in-person hearing as established by the AAA Rules. If your claim exceeds $10,000, the right to a hearing will be determined by the AAA Rules. Regardless of the manner in which the arbitration is conducted, the arbitrator will issue a reasoned written decision sufficient to explain the essential findings and conclusions on which the award is based.

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Costs of Arbitration

Payment of all filing, administration, and arbitrator fees (collectively, the "Arbitration Fees") will be governed by the AAA Rules, unless otherwise provided in this Arbitration Agreement. To the extent any Arbitration Fees are not specifically allocated to either Socius or you under the AAA Rules, Socius and you shall split them equally; provided that if you are able to demonstrate to the arbitrator that you are economically unable to pay your portion of such Arbitration Fees or if the arbitrator otherwise determines for any reason that you should not be required to pay your portion of any Arbitration Fees, Socius will pay your portion of such fees. In addition, if you demonstrate to the arbitrator that the costs of arbitration will be prohibitive as compared to the costs of litigation, Socius will pay as much of the Arbitration Fees as the arbitrator deems necessary to prevent the arbitration from being cost-prohibitive. Any payment of attorneys' fees will be governed by the AAA Rules.

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Confidentiality

All aspects of the arbitration proceeding, and any ruling, decision, or award by the arbitrator, will be strictly confidential for the benefit of all parties.

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Severability

If a court or the arbitrator decides that any term or provision of this Arbitration Agreement (other than the subsection (b) above titled "Prohibition of Class and Representative Actions and Non-Individualized Relief" above) is invalid or unenforceable, the parties agree to replace such term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision, and this Arbitration Agreement will be enforceable as so modified. If a court or the arbitrator decides that any of the provisions of subsection (b) above titled "Prohibition of Class and Representative Actions and Non-Individualized Relief" are invalid or unenforceable, then the entirety of this Arbitration Agreement will be null and void, unless such provisions are deemed to be invalid or unenforceable solely with respect to claims for public injunctive relief. The remainder of these Terms of Service will continue to apply.

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Future Changes to Arbitration Agreement

Notwithstanding any provision in these Terms of Service to the contrary, Socius agrees that if it makes any future change to this Arbitration Agreement (other than a change to the Notice Address) while you are a user of the Service, you may reject any such change by sending Socius written notice within thirty (30) calendar days of the change to the Notice Address provided above. By rejecting any future change, you are agreeing that you will arbitrate any dispute between us in accordance with the language of this Arbitration Agreement as of the date you first accepted these Terms of Service (or accepted any subsequent changes to these Terms of Service).

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Termination

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You agree that Socius, in its sole discretion, may suspend or terminate your account (or any part thereof) or use of the Service and remove and discard any content within the Service, for any reason, including for lack of use or if Socius believes that you have violated or acted inconsistently with the letter or spirit of these Terms of Service. Any suspected fraudulent, abusive, or illegal activity that may be grounds for termination of your use of the Service, may be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities. Socius may also in its sole discretion and at any time discontinue providing the Service, or any part thereof, with or without notice. You agree that any termination of your access to the Service under any provision of these Terms of Service may be effected without prior notice, and acknowledge and agree that Socius may immediately deactivate or delete your account and all related information and files in your account and/or bar any further access to such files or the Service. Further, you agree that Socius and Socius Affiliates will not be liable to you or any third party for any termination of your access to the Service.

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User Disputes

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You agree that you are solely responsible for your interactions with any other user in connection with the Service, and Socius and Socius Affiliates will have no liability or responsibility with respect thereto. Socius reserves the right, but has no obligation, to become involved in any way with disputes between you and any other user of the Service.

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Privacy Policy

Socius is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share personal information when you interact with the Site and the Services.

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Contact Information

If you have any questions about this policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Socius Legal Corporation
Email: support@sociuslegal.com

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Personal Data We Collect

“Personal Data” refers to information that can identify you, such as:

Name, email address, and contact details

Professional title and company name

Any content you submit via forms, email, or file uploads

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We also collect “Anonymous Data,” which cannot be linked to your identity.

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How We Collect Information

Directly from you (e.g., form submissions, inquiries, downloads)

Automatically via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., IP address, browser type, device, pages visited)

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Use of Personal Data

We use your information to:

Provide and improve our Services

Respond to your inquiries or support requests

Share relevant updates, newsletters, or product information (with your consent)

Analyze usage trends and improve our offerings

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Data Retention & Security

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill our services or legal obligations. Socius uses industry-standard encryption and safeguards to protect your data in transit and at rest.
We do not train AI models on your data. Ever.

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Sharing of Information

We do not sell your data.
We may share your data with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., analytics, hosting, support) under confidentiality agreements

Legal authorities when required by law

A buyer in connection with an acquisition or business transfer

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Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our site and to improve functionality. You can disable cookies via your browser settings.

We do not honor “Do Not Track” browser signals at this time.

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International Transfers

If you access our Services outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure any such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards.

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Children’s Privacy

Our Services are intended for professionals and are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

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Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Request access or deletion of your data

Update or correct inaccurate data

Object to or restrict data processing

Withdraw consent (if processing is based on consent)

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To exercise any of these rights, please contact support@sociuslegal.com.

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General

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These Terms of Service (together with the terms incorporated by reference herein) constitute the entire agreement between you and Socius governing your access and use of the Service, and supersede any prior agreements between you and Socius with respect to the Service. You also may be subject to additional terms and conditions that may apply when you use Third-Party Services, third-party content or third-party software. These Terms of Service will be governed by the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflict of law provisions. With respect to any disputes or claims not subject to arbitration, as set forth above, you and Socius submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located within the State of New York. The failure of Socius to exercise or enforce any right or provision of these Terms of Service will not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. If any provision of these Terms of Service is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the parties nevertheless agree that the court should endeavor to give effect to the parties' intentions as reflected in the provision, and the other provisions of these Terms of Service remain in full force and effect. You agree that regardless of any statute or law to the contrary, any claim or cause of action arising out of or related to use of the Service or these Terms of Service must be filed within one (1) year after such claim or cause of action arose or be forever barred. A printed version of these Terms of Service and of any notice given in electronic form will be admissible in judicial or administrative proceedings based upon or relating to these Terms of Service to the same extent and subject to the same conditions as other business documents and records originally generated and maintained in printed form. You may not assign these Terms of Service without the prior written consent of Socius, but Socius may assign or transfer these Terms of Service, in whole or in part, without restriction. The section titles in these Terms of Service are for convenience only and have no legal or contractual effect. As used in these Terms of Service, the words "include" and "including," and variations thereof, will not be deemed to be terms of limitation, but rather will be deemed to be followed by the words "without limitation." Notices to you may be made via either email or regular mail. The Service may also provide notices to you of changes to these Terms of Service or other matters by displaying notices or links to notices generally on the Service. Socius will not be in default hereunder by reason of any failure or delay in the performance of its obligations where such failure or delay is due to civil disturbances, riot, epidemic, hostilities, war, terrorist attack, embargo, natural disaster, acts of God, flood, fire, sabotage, fluctuations or unavailability of electrical power, network access or equipment, or any other circumstances or causes beyond Socius's reasonable control.

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Questions? Concerns? Suggestions? Please contact us at support@sociuslegal.com to report any violations of these Terms of Service or to pose any questions regarding these Terms of Service or the Service.

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