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1. Redistributions and use are permitted for internal research purposes only, and commercial use is strictly prohibited under this license. Inquiries regarding commercial use should be directed to the Shahab Nazariadli, snazari@ncsu.edu

2. Commercial use means the sale, lease, export, transfer, conveyance or other distribution to a third party for financial gain, income generation or other commercial purposes of any kind, whether direct or indirect. Commercial use also means providing a service to a third party for financial gain, income generation or other commercial purposes of any kind, whether direct or indirect.

3. The name “VQMethod”, and any trade-name, personal name, trademark, trade device, service mark, symbol, image, icon, or any abbreviation, contraction or simulation thereof owned by Shahab Nazariadli must not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without prior written permission. For written permission, please contact snazari@ncsu.edu.

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