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1. Definitions

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“Software” means the original work of authorship made available under this License.

“Work” means the Software and any additions to or derivative works of the Software that are made available under this License.

“Nvidia Processors” means any central processing unit (CPU), graphics processing unit (GPU), field-programmable gate array (FPGA), application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or any combination thereof designed, made, sold, or provided by Nvidia or its affiliates.

The terms “reproduce,” “reproduction,” “derivative works,” and “distribution” have the meaning as provided under U.S. copyright law; provided, however, that for the purposes of this License, derivative works shall not include works that remain separable from, or merely link (or bind by name) to the interfaces of, the Work.

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2. License Grants

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3.3 Use Limitation. The Work and any derivative works thereof only may be used or intended for use non-commercially. The Work or derivative works thereof may be used or intended for use by Nvidia or its affiliates commercially or non-commercially. As used herein, “non-commercially” means for research or evaluation purposes only.

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