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NIST/CTL and NTIA/ITS (The PSCR program, or “PSCR”) hereby grants permission for you (or your organization) to use the Modified Rhyme Test Audio Library (“MRT Library”) and any audio files or other content posted thereon (“Library Content”), solely for internal research and development purposes to process and assess audio quality. You will not use, copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, prepare derivative works, transmit, broadcast, display, sell, license or otherwise exploit the Library Content for any other purpose whatsoever. You shall not distribute any Library Content to any third party. You agree to destroy any and all copies of Library Content, if any are made, upon conclusion of the relevant audio processing and/or testing.

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