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+The pyldap package is distributed under Python-style license.
+
+Standard disclaimer:
+   This software is made available by the author(s) to the public for free
+   and "as is".  All users of this free software are solely and entirely
+   responsible for their own choice and use of this software for their
+   own purposes.  By using this software, each user agrees that the
+   author(s) shall not be liable for damages of any kind in relation to
+   its use or performance. The author(s) do not warrant that this software
+   is fit for any purpose.