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+# Proprietary License
+
+This license is temporary while a more official one is drafted. However,
+this should make it clear:
+
+* The text contents of this website are MPL 2.0 licensed.
+
+* The design contents of this website are proprietary and may not be reproduced
+  or reused in any way other than to run the Consul website locally. The license
+  for the design is owned solely by HashiCorp, Inc.