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1. editing or changing the format of search results to create search terms for use with search files or systems;
2. combining search results with output from other searches, files, or systems to create a consolidated file of search results;
3. editing the search results to remove irrelevant answers or to change the format of such results.

Recipient shall not use computer-readable search results as a database or part of a database from which hits are selectively retrieved by programmed search, unless Recipient has purchased the right to store search results using the ARCHIVE command or keyword.

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Recipient shall obtain Database Producer's specific written permission for any uses of computer-readable search results other than those listed here.

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1. in copyrighted scientific publications when search results are incidental to the publication and
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2. Search results delivered to Customer in computer-readable form remain the property of the Database Producer. Unless specified otherwise in these Restrictions, Recipient may use search results in computer-readable form for the following purposes:

1. editing or changing the format of search results to create search terms for use with search files or systems;
2. combining search results with output from other searches, files, or systems to create a consolidated file of search results;
3. editing the search results to remove irrelevant answers or to change the format of such results.

Recipient shall not use computer-readable search results as a database or part of a database from which hits are selectively retrieved by programmed search.
Recipient may create one printed copy of search results from a computer-readable file of search results provided that the
Recipient destroys the computer-readable search results upon creation of the printed version.
Recipient shall obtain Database Producer's specific written permission for any uses of computer-readable search results other than those listed here.

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