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                      ANNIE Program System Disclaimer

      ANNIE Interactive Hydrologic Analyses and Data Management Program
                        Developed and Maintained by
                          U.S. Geological Survey

               Center for Exposure Assessment Modeling (CEAM)
     National Exposure Research Laboratory - Ecosystems Research Division
                  Office of Research and Development (ORD)
               U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)
                          960 College Station Road
                         Athens, Georgia 30605-2700

                                706/355-8400



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			    User Rights Notice

This software and related material (data and (or) documentation), contained
in or furnished in connection with ANNIE are made available by the U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS) to be used in the public interest and the
advancement of science.  The user (henceforth referred to by "recipient")
can, without any fee or cost, use, copy, modify, or distribute this software,
and any derivative works thereof, and its supporting documentation, subject
to the following restrictions and understandings.

If the recipient distributes copies or modifications of the software and
related material, make sure the recipients (end users) receive a copy of this
notice and receive or can get a copy of the original distribution.  If the
software and (or) related material are modified and distributed, it must be
made clear that the recipients (end users) do not have the original and are
informed of the extent of the modifications.  For example, modified files
must include a prominent notice stating the modifications, author, and date.
This restriction is necessary to guard against problems introduced in the
software by others, reflecting negatively on the reputation of the USGS.

The software is public property, the recipient therefore has the right to the
source code, if desired.

The recipient can charge fees for distribution, warranties, and services
provided in connection with the software or derivative works thereof.  The
name USGS can be used in any advertising or publicity to endorse or promote
any products or commercial entity using this software if specific written
permission is obtained from the USGS.

The user agrees to appropriately acknowledge the authors and the USGS in
publications that result from the use of this software or in products that
include this software in whole or in part.

Because the software and related material is free (other than nominal
materials and handling fees) and provided "as is", the authors, USGS, or the
United States Government have made no warranty, expressed or implied, as to
the accuracy or completeness and are not obligated to provide the user with
any support, consulting, training or assistance of any kind with regard to
the use, operation, and performance of this software nor to provide the user
with any updates, revisions, new versions or "bug fixes".

The user assumes all risk for any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of
use, data, or profits arising in connection with the access, use, quality, or
performance of this software.

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