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+# Important Notice
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+We (block.one and its affiliates) make available EOSIO and other software, updates, patches and documentation (collectively, Software) on a voluntary basis as a member of the EOSIO community.  A condition of you accessing any Software, websites, articles, media, publications, documents or other material (collectively, Material) is your acceptance of the terms of this important notice.
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+## Software
+We are not responsible for ensuring the overall performance of Software or any related applications.  Any test results or performance figures are indicative and will not reflect performance under all conditions.  Software may contain components that are open sourced and subject to their own licenses; you are responsible for ensuring your compliance with those licenses.
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+We make no representation, warranty, guarantee or undertaking in respect of Software, whether expressed or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement.  In no event shall we be liable for any claim, damages or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort or otherwise, arising from, out of or in connection with the Software or the use or other dealings in the Software.
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+Wallets and related components are complex software that require the highest levels of security. If incorrectly built or used, they may compromise users’ private keys and digital assets. Wallet applications and related components should undergo thorough security evaluations before being used. Only experienced developers should work with such Software.
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+Material is not made available to any person or entity that is the subject of sanctions administered or enforced by any country or government or otherwise designated on any list of prohibited or restricted parties (including but not limited to the lists maintained by the United Nations Security Council, the U.S. Government, the European Union or its Member States, or other applicable government authority) or organized or resident in a country or territory that is the subject of country-wide or territory-wide sanctions.  You represent and warrant that neither you nor any party having a direct or indirect beneficial interest in you or on whose behalf you are acting as agent or nominee is such a person or entity and you will comply with all applicable import, re-import, sanctions, anti-boycott, export, and re-export control laws and regulations.  If this is not accurate or you do not agree, then you must immediately cease accessing our Material and delete all copies of Software.
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+Any person using or offering Software in connection with providing software, goods or services to third parties shall advise such third parties of this important notice, including all limitations, restrictions and exclusions of liability.
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+## Trademarks
+Block.one, EOSIO, EOS, the heptahedron and associated logos and related marks are our trademarks.  Other trademarks referenced in Material are the property of their respective owners.
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+## Third parties
+Any reference in Material to any third party or third-party product, resource or service is not an endorsement or recommendation by Block.one.  We are not responsible for, and disclaim any and all responsibility and liability for, your use of or reliance on any of these resources. Third-party resources may be updated, changed or terminated at any time, so information in Material may be out of date or inaccurate.
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+## Forward-looking statements
+Please note that in making statements expressing Block.one’s vision, we do not guarantee anything, and all aspects of our vision are subject to change at any time and in all respects at Block.one’s sole discretion, with or without notice. We call these “forward-looking statements”, which includes statements on our website and in other Material, other than statements of historical facts, such as statements regarding EOSIO’s development, expected performance, and future features, or our business strategy, plans, prospects, developments and objectives. These statements are only predictions and reflect Block.one’s current beliefs and expectations with respect to future events; they are based on assumptions and are subject to risk, uncertainties and change at any time.
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+We operate in a rapidly changing environment and new risks emerge from time to time. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from what is predicted in the forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, without limitation: technical feasibility and barriers; market trends and volatility; continued availability of capital, financing and personnel; product acceptance; the commercial success of any new products or technologies; competition; government regulation and laws; and general economic, market or business conditions.
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+All statements are valid only as of the date of first posting and Block.one is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter any statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise.  Nothing in any Material constitutes technological, financial, investment, legal or other advice, either in general or with regard to any particular situation or implementation. Please consult with experts in appropriate areas before implementing or utilizing anything contained in Material.

README.md

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 ## Important
 
-See LICENSE for copyright and license terms.  Block.one makes its contribution on a voluntary basis as a member of the EOSIO community and is not responsible for ensuring the overall performance of the software or any related applications.  We make no representation, warranty, guarantee or undertaking in respect of the software or any related documentation, whether expressed or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. In no event shall we be liable for any claim, damages or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort or otherwise, arising from, out of or in connection with the software or documentation or the use or other dealings in the software or documentation. Any test results or performance figures are indicative and will not reflect performance under all conditions.  Any reference to any third party or third-party product, service or other resource is not an endorsement or recommendation by Block.one.  We are not responsible, and disclaim any and all responsibility and liability, for your use of or reliance on any of these resources. Third-party resources may be updated, changed or terminated at any time, so the information here may be out of date or inaccurate.  Any person using or offering this software in connection with providing software, goods or services to third parties shall advise such third parties of these license terms, disclaimers and exclusions of liability.  Block.one, EOSIO, EOSIO Labs, EOS, the heptahedron and associated logos are trademarks of Block.one.
+See [LICENSE](./LICENSE) for copyright and license terms.
 
-Wallets and related components are complex software that require the highest levels of security.  If incorrectly built or used, they may compromise users’ private keys and digital assets. Wallet applications and related components should undergo thorough security evaluations before being used.  Only experienced developers should work with this software.
+All repositories and other materials are provided subject to the terms of this [IMPORTANT](./IMPORTANT.md) notice and you must familiarize yourself with its terms.  The notice contains important information, limitations and restrictions relating to our software, publications, trademarks, third-party resources, and forward-looking statements.  By accessing any of our repositories and other materials, you accept and agree to the terms of the notice.