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+This software is licensed under the terms of the Apache Licence Version 2.0
+which can be obtained at http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0.
+
+In applying this licence, ECMWF does not waive the privileges and immunities
+granted to it by virtue of its status as an intergovernmental organisation
+nor does it submit to any jurisdiction.