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License
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VCFPy License
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You can find the License of VCFPy below.

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Biopython License Agreement
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The bgzf writing code is taken from the Biopython project.
You can find a copy of the license below.

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                    Biopython License Agreement

    Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software and its
    documentation with or without modifications and for any purpose and
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    appear in all copies and that both those copyright notices and this
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    names of the contributors or copyright holders not be used in
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    without specific prior permission.

    THE CONTRIBUTORS AND COPYRIGHT HOLDERS OF THIS SOFTWARE DISCLAIM ALL
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