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Bibliographic and Transcription Limitations
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Suspension of Abusive Access
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Service Changes
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Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
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