The thermodynamic database files included in this folder source from the
download package of IPhreeqc module which is distributed with OpenGeoSys source
code in the ThirdParty/iphreeqc/src folder.

Additional information on IPhreeqc module is available on their official website
https://www.usgs.gov/software/phreeqc-version-3

Below are the license and complete software user rights notice of IPhreeqc
module Version 3

This software is a product of the U.S. Geological Survey, which is part of the
U.S. Government.

Cost

This software is freely distributed. There is no fee to download and (or) use
this software.

License

Users do not need a license or permission from the USGS to use this software.
Users can download and install as many copies of the software as they need.

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As a work of the United States Government, this USGS product is in the public
domain within the United States. You can copy, modify, distribute, and perform
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or furnished in connection with PHREEQC, are made available by the U.S.
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