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Original Copyright (c) 2023 TUM Applied Software Engineering

Copyright (c) 2024 Joshua Beny Hürzeler

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### Modifications made by Joshua Beny Hürzeler (2024)

This version of the template has been modified for use with the University of St. Gallen (HSG) thesis guidelines. The following changes were made:
- Removed not needed proposal and registration_certificate templates
- Adjusted the title page, meta data files, etc to fit the HSG guidelines
- Adjusted the readme file to reflect the changes made

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### Third-Party Assets & Licensing Definitions

While the template code is licensed under the MIT License above, this repository contains assets subject to different license terms:

**1. Sample Photography**
The sample image(s) included in this template (e.g., in the `template/figures` directory) were sourced from **Pexels** and are provided under the **Pexels License** (CC0/Public Domain equivalent).
- They are free to use for personal and commercial projects.
- Attribution is not required but appreciated.
- You are free to replace these images with your own.

**2. University of St. Gallen (HSG) Logo**
The University of St. Gallen logo included in this template is a **Registered Trademark** of the University of St. Gallen.
- **Exclusion from MIT License:** This logo is **NOT** covered by the MIT License. You are not granted rights to modify, sell, or redistribute the logo as a standalone asset.
- **Usage Rights:** It is included in this package solely for the convenience of students writing theses or papers for the University of St. Gallen.
- **Trademark Compliance:** Users must ensure their use of the logo complies with the University of St. Gallen's Corporate Design guidelines.
