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It does not make sense to "legally bind" someone by an action, to something that opens up for continual change. I cant fathom how this is legal, nor why it would hold water.

Referencing laws in the country you are residing isnt something apertus is in charge of informing of, nor enforcing.

Right now it encourages people not to read it, and, since there is nothing to hide, that is not good. From my point of view it seemed unfriendly. The following is a quick rewrite:

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