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GEORGEDUNING.COM: This is a research project that is dedicated to the enrichment of the general public with details about George Duning's work and life. This is a non-commercial, non-profit fansite and has no official affiliation with Mr. George Duning. It is not licensed, approved or sponsored by any of the composers mentioned on this website or their copyright owners. All images, audio and text used on this site are owned and copyrighted by their respective owners. This site does not claim copyright or ownership on any of these images. No copyright infringement is intended. If for some reason you notice something that is not appropriate to be posted on this website, please contact us for a prompt removal if necessary.

FAIR USE DISCLAIMER: The provisions of the "Standards for Fair Use" privilege under the U.S. copyright laws established in Rose-Acuff Music v. Campbell applies four factors, and the material presented on this website is believed to meet those factors as follows:

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