Encyclopedia Dramatica:General Disclaimer
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Encyclopediadramatica Legal Statement
Terms used
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Encyclopediadramatica Legal Statement
In this statement "encyclopediadramatica.rs," "our," "us," and "we" refers to all cooperating attorneys, and owners who contribute to the creation and upkeep of encyclopediadramatica.rs. Individuals who submit articles and/or comment but are not site owners are not referred to by this word usage within this document.
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Privacy
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Law Enforcement
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