USB Type-C® Cable and Connector Specification Release 2.3

NOTE: Adopters may only use the USB Type-C® cable and connector to implement USB or third party

functionality as expressly described in this Specification; all other uses are prohibited.

 

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the Specification for the sole purpose of, and solely to the extent necessary for, evaluating whether to

implement the Specification in products that would comply with the specification. Without limiting

the foregoing, use of the Specification for the purpose of filing or modifying any patent application to

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associated with the Specification a party must execute the USB 3.0 Adopters Agreement. NOTE: By

using the Specification, you accept these license terms on your own behalf and, in the case where you

are doing this as an employee, on behalf of your employer.

 

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Adopters Agreement.

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