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 # cboe-scenarios
 collecting Blades of Exile scenarios to package with the Itch edition 
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+This repository aims to archive every user-created scenario for Blades of Exile.
+Copyright for each scenario belongs to its original designer. DO NOT modify, repurpose,
+or take credit for any content in this archive that isn't yours, without obtaining
+permission first.
+
+Scenarios are included here according to [Fair Use principles](https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/), particularly #1 and #4:
+
+**1. Purpose and character of the use:** this repository aims to preserve the scenarios
+and make them more readily accessible so they can continue to be enjoyed for free.
+**4. Effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work:** these scenarios were created to be shared freely. Archiving them only serves to increase designers'
+reach.
+
+If you designed any of these scenarios and you **DO NOT** want your scenario(s) archived here,
+please contact nqn AT fastmail DOT com. I will remove your scenario(s) and erase them from
+the repository's history.
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