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		<h1>Runxi Yu's Public Domain Dedication</h1>

		<p>This is a public domain dedication based on the <a href="https://wpdd.info/">Worldwide Public Domain Dedication</a> by <a href="https://jxself.org">Jason Self</a>. As I have the increasing demand to formalize my public domain stuff, I am hereby modifying version the WPDD for personal use. I don't think it's a good idea for others to use this, because it hasn't been checked by professional lawyers yet. But anyways, here it is, out of necessity.</p>
		
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Runxi Yu's Public Domain Dedication

Version 1.

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Statement of Purpose

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