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+# Important Notice
+
+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.
+
+## 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.
+
+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.
+
+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.
+
+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.
+
+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.
+
+## 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.
+
+## 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.
+
+## 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.
+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.
+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.