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+By making a contribution to this project, I certify that:
+
+(a) The contribution was created in whole or in part by me and I have the right to submit it
+under the open source license indicated in the file; or
+
+(b) The contribution is based upon previous work that, to the best of my knowledge, is covered
+under an appropriate open source license and I have the right under that license to submit that
+work with modifications, whether created in whole or in part by me, under the same open source
+license (unless I am permitted to submit under a different license), as indicated in the file; or
+
+(c) The contribution was provided directly to me by some other person who certified (a), (b) or (c)
+and I have not modified it.
+
+(d) I understand and agree that this project and the contribution are public and that a record of the
+contribution (including all personal information I submit with it, including my sign-off) is maintained
+indefinitely and may be redistributed consistent with this project or the open source license(s) involved.