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17. Interpretation of Sections 15 and 16.
If the disclaimer of warranty and limitation of liability
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apply local law that most closely approximates
an absolute waiver of all civil liability in connection
with the Program, unless a warranty or assumption
of liability accompanies a copy of the Program in
return for a fee.
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