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+The API and database follow [CC BY-NC-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) unless you have explicit permission. 
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+[Attribution Template](https://gist.github.com/ajayyy/4b27dfc66e33941a45aeaadccb51de71)
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+If you need to use the database or API in a way that violates this license, contact me with your reason and I may grant you access under a different license.
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