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Permission is granted for users to (i) use the character-based translation software provided in this website to convert the web content from traditional Chinese version to simplified Chinese version; and (ii) download the materials herein to store them in local computers, provided that this is solely for personal or non-commercial internal use, and provided further that this copyright notice is downloaded at the same time. Users should note that the above permission only applies to Government copyright materials. Where third party copyrights are involved, an appropriate notice will appear in this website.

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This website contains a character-based translation software which enables users to convert the web content from traditional Chinese version to simplified Chinese version. The Government expressly states that it has not approved or endorsed the simplified Chinese version of the web content and the Government accepts no responsibility or liability (however caused) for such simplified Chinese version. Under no circumstances should users treat the simplified Chinese version of the web content as an equivalent of the traditional Chinese version thereof. Users should verify the simplified Chinese version of the web content by making reference to the published traditional Chinese version thereof, and should seek independent legal advice on the legal status, validity and effect of the simplified Chinese version of the web content before relying or acting upon it.

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