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 * text=auto !eol
+bin/LICENSE.txt -text
diff --git a/bin/LICENSE.txt b/bin/LICENSE.txt
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+Zephyr Software LLC, Copyright 2015
+
+The zipr software in this directory and its subdirectories was developed
+with SBIR funding and is subject to SBIR Data Rights, as detailed
+below.
+
+SBIR DATA RIGHTS
+
+Contract No. __N00014-14-C-0197___W31P4Q-14-C-0086________.
+Contractor Name __Zephyr Software LLC_____________________.
+Address __2040 Tremont Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911____.
+Expiration of SBIR Data Rights Period __16-JUNE-2021______.
+
+The Government's rights to use, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or
+disclose this software are restricted by SBIR DATA RIGHTS.
+Any reproduction of the software or portions thereof marked with this legend 
+must also reproduce the markings.