“the Genetic Information provided by 23andMe is for research, informational, and educational use only.”
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The 'only' qualifier restricts all other uses of 23andMe's Genetic Information, which has direct bearing on how users may lawfully apply their results.
Users are limited to research, informational, and educational uses of any Genetic Information provided by 23andMe; other uses fall outside the permitted scope.
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"the Genetic Information provided by 23andMe is for research, informational, and educational use only.Excerpt from 23andMe's Terms of Service
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The 'only' qualifier restricts all other uses of 23andMe's Genetic Information, which has direct bearing on how users may lawfully apply their results.
Users are limited to research, informational, and educational uses of any Genetic Information provided by 23andMe; other uses fall outside the permitted scope.
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