Make the license GPL-compatible.

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@ -76,22 +76,11 @@ OR ANY DERIVATIVE THEREOF, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.
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Virginia, excluding Virginia's conflict of law provisions. products or services of Licensee, or any third party.
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