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            "content": "Dear Portugal Textile Team,\n\nI am at the early stages of creating a family swimwear brand built around\noriginal, hand-drawn artwork translated into printed swim designs. I am\nbased in Cascais.\n\nI came across your work through your swimwear manufacturing page and I'm\ncurrently exploring production partners in Portugal for my first\ncollection. Your focus on emerging designers and flexible MOQs stood out as\na strong potential fit for where my brand is right now.\n\nI'd love to get on a call to discuss things in more detail \u2014 would\nWednesday, September 23rd, anytime after 2pm work on your end? Happy to\nwork around your team's availability if that doesn't suit.\n\nA few things I'd like to cover on the call:\n\n- Your process for onboarding a new, early-stage brand, and what you'd need\nfrom me to get started (I don't yet have a formal tech pack, but I do have\ndetailed spec sheets, technical flats, and print files ready to share)\n\n- Minimum order quantities for a first collection\n\n- Dye-sublimation printing capability, specifically a\nhigh-definition\/fine-detail print head setting \u2014 my designs rely on\npreserving fine hand-drawn linework, so this is an important starting point\nfor me\n\n- Fabric recommendations for family swimwear (adult sizing, so weight,\nstretch-recovery, and durability across a range of body types)\n\n- Fit prototyping and sample timelines, and your general turnaround from\nconcept to production-ready samples\n\n\nThank you, and I look forward to speaking with you.\n\nBest regards,\n\nSienna Rees Jones",
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            "content": "Hello Sienna,\n\nThank you for reaching out and for your interest in partnering with us for your swimwear brand. I appreciate your enthusiasm and the details you've shared about your project.\n\nAt this initial stage, we do not schedule calls. Once we receive all the required details and our technical team approves your project, they will contact you directly to arrange a meeting.\n\nTo proceed, I need to gather some specific information to better understand your project and requirements:\n\n1. **Designs:** You mentioned having detailed spec sheets, technical flats, and print files. Could you confirm if you have a Tech Pack or a Physical Sample to send us?\n2. **Quantities:** What is the total quantity you plan to produce, and how many styles are you considering for your first collection?\n3. **Target Price:** What is your maximum target production price per style?\n4. **Desired Delivery Date:** What is your desired delivery date for the collection?\n\nRegarding your technical questions about dye-sublimation printing and fabric recommendations, these details will be addressed in the next phase by our production team. For now, we need to focus on completing your commercial file.\n\nOnce I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you on the next steps.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde\n\nThanks for the super quick reply.\n\nI would really appreciate a preliminary call as I have a number of\nquestions regarding the manufacturing process that will influence your\npoints 2 to 4.  With regards to designs i will send an overview document\nfirst thing tomorrow.\n\nOn Mon, Sep 21, 2026 at 6:01\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Sienna,\n>\n> Thank you for reaching out and for your interest in partnering with us for\n> your swimwear brand. I appreciate your enthusiasm and the details you've\n> shared about your project.\n>\n> At this initial stage, we do not schedule calls. Once we receive all the\n> required details and our technical team approves your project, they will\n> contact you directly to arrange a meeting.\n>\n> To proceed, I need to gather some specific information to better\n> understand your project and requirements:\n>\n> 1. *Designs:* You mentioned having detailed spec sheets, technical flats,\n> and print files. Could you confirm if you have a Tech Pack or a Physical\n> Sample to send us?\n> 2. *Quantities:* What is the total quantity you plan to produce, and how\n> many styles are you considering for your first collection?\n> 3. *Target Price:* What is your maximum target production price per style?\n> 4. *Desired Delivery Date:* What is your desired delivery date for the\n> collection?\n>\n> Regarding your technical questions about dye-sublimation printing and\n> fabric recommendations, these details will be addressed in the next phase\n> by our production team. For now, we need to focus on completing your\n> commercial file.\n>\n> Once I have these details, I can better assess your project and guide you\n> on the next steps.\n>\n> Looking forward to your response.\n>\n>\n>\n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n> [image: Matilde Azevedo]\n> Matilde Azevedo\n> Commercial Assistant\n> +351 915 085 106 \n> info@portugaltextile.com\n> www.portugaltextile.com \n> [image: Facebook]  [image:\n> Instagram]  [image: LinkedIn]\n> \n> [image: GOTS Certified] \n>\n> Portugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n> Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n> [image: Absolutarget Group]  [image:\n> Portugal Textile]  [image: Portugal\n> Shoes]  [image: Top SME Award]\n>  [image:\n> Export Award]\n> \n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Sienna,\n\nI understand your interest in having a preliminary call, but at this initial stage, we focus on gathering all necessary project details through this channel. Once we have all the required information and our technical team approves your project, they will contact you directly to arrange a meeting.\n\nPlease feel free to send the overview document tomorrow, and I'll review it promptly. In the meantime, could you provide the following details to help us move forward:\n\n1. **Quantities:** What is the total quantity you plan to produce, and how many styles are you considering for your first collection?\n2. **Target Price:** What is your maximum target production price per style?\n3. **Desired Delivery Date:** What is your desired delivery date for the collection?\n\nThese details will help us better understand your project and guide you on the next steps.\n\nThank you for your cooperation, and I look forward to receiving your overview document.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "On Mon, Sep 21, 2026 at 6:07=E2=80=AFPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Sienna,\n>\n> I understand your interest in having a preliminary call, but at this\n> initial stage, we focus on gathering all necessary project details throug=\nh\n> this channel. Once we have all the required information and our technical\n> team approves your project, they will contact you directly to arrange a\n> meeting.\n>\n> Please feel free to send the overview document tomorrow, and I'll review\n> it promptly. In the meantime, could you provide the following details to\n> help us move forward:  No problem, I am inclduing here a simple overview,\n> I appreciate it might not be exactly what you need at this stage but\n> hopefully it gives you enough for you to work with.\n>\n> 1. *Quantities:* What is the total quantity you plan to produce, and how\n> many styles are you considering for your first collection? One style of\n> bikini (initially) and a maximum of 3 pattern designs for launch.  We wan=\nt\n> to test the product against a smaller run intially.  Our concept strategy\n> is based on limited edition seasonal runs of hand designed bikini=C2=B4s.=\n  We\n> would then expand volumes on popular styles and launch fresh designs each\n> season.\n> 2. *Target Price:* What is your maximum target production price per\n> style?  This will be driven by the manufacturing cost of a small launch\n> run (from you) on which we can calculate a sustainable margin.  Our targe=\nt\n> demographic is 16 to 25 and would not want to exceed =E2=82=AC100 for a t=\nop and\n> bottom set at this stage.\n> 3. *Desired Delivery Date:* What is your desired delivery date for the\n> collection?  Subject to your process timelines we want to be ready for\n> market in March or April 2027.  Prior to this we have a marketing strateg=\ny\n> building a pre-launch social campaign with teasers of the product as it\n> develops, buildign anticipation to drop dates.  Narrating the story of\n> design, sourcing and production will be core to our content creation.\n>\n> These details will help us better understand your project and guide you o=\nn\n> the next steps.\n>\n> Thank you for your cooperation, and I look forward to receiving your\n> overview document.\n>\n>\n>\n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n> [image: Matilde Azevedo]\n> Matilde Azevedo\n> Commercial Assistant\n> +351 915 085 106 \n> info@portugaltextile.com\n> www.portugaltextile.com \n> [image: Facebook]  [image:\n> Instagram]  [image: LinkedIn]\n> \n> [image: GOTS Certified] \n>\n> Portugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n> Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n> [image: Absolutarget Group]  [image:\n> Portugal Textile]  [image: Portugal\n> Shoes]  [image: Top SME Award]\n>  [image:\n> Export Award]\n> \n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided attached files (Camouflage_Bikini_Design_Reference-2_6ab16d1d95b31.pdf). Treat these as the requested Tech Pack \/ files.$$\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Sienna,\n\nThank you for providing the overview and the attached design reference. I appreciate the details you've shared about your project.\n\nRegarding your initial production run, I understand you want to start with one style of bikini and up to three pattern designs. However, please note that our minimum order quantity for swimwear is 200 units per style. Could you confirm if you are able to meet this MOQ for your launch?\n\nFor the target price, you mentioned not wanting to exceed \u20ac100 for a top and bottom set. To evaluate whether this is viable, could you specify the maximum target production price per unit you are considering?\n\nAs for the desired delivery date, aiming for March or April 2027 is feasible. Our production timeline typically requires a minimum of 5 full calendar months from the current date, so your timeline aligns well with our capabilities.\n\nOnce we confirm the MOQ and target price, we can proceed with the next steps.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "Hello Matilde,\n\nIn respect of minimum orders, could you please define what you mean by\nstyle?  Could we have 2 to 3 patterns on the same structural design?\n\nThe timelines work well thank you.\n\nWith regards to pricing, the primary reason for reaching out to you is that\nI need to understand the variety of manufacturing issues that would\ninfluence the pricing.\n\nTrust this is enough to move forwards with a brief discussion so I can\nfinalise a detailed production brief.\n\nRegards\n\nSienna\n\nOn Mon, Sep 21, 2026 at 6:45\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Sienna,\n>\n> Thank you for providing the overview and the attached design reference. I\n> appreciate the details you've shared about your project.\n>\n> Regarding your initial production run, I understand you want to start with\n> one style of bikini and up to three pattern designs. However, please note\n> that our minimum order quantity for swimwear is 200 units per style. Could\n> you confirm if you are able to meet this MOQ for your launch?\n>\n> For the target price, you mentioned not wanting to exceed \u20ac100 for a top\n> and bottom set. To evaluate whether this is viable, could you specify the\n> maximum target production price per unit you are considering?\n>\n> As for the desired delivery date, aiming for March or April 2027 is\n> feasible. Our production timeline typically requires a minimum of 5 full\n> calendar months from the current date, so your timeline aligns well with\n> our capabilities.\n>\n> Once we confirm the MOQ and target price, we can proceed with the next\n> steps.\n>\n> Looking forward to your response.\n>\n>\n>\n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n> [image: Matilde Azevedo]\n> Matilde Azevedo\n> Commercial Assistant\n> +351 915 085 106 \n> info@portugaltextile.com\n> www.portugaltextile.com \n> [image: Facebook]  [image:\n> Instagram]  [image: LinkedIn]\n> \n> [image: GOTS Certified] \n>\n> Portugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n> Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n> [image: Absolutarget Group]  [image:\n> Portugal Textile]  [image: Portugal\n> Shoes]  [image: Top SME Award]\n>  [image:\n> Export Award]\n> \n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Sienna,\n\nIn terms of minimum orders, a \"style\" refers to a unique design or structural pattern of a product. You can indeed have multiple patterns or prints on the same structural design, and each pattern would count towards the total MOQ for that style. For swimwear, the minimum order quantity is 200 units per style, regardless of the number of patterns.\n\nRegarding pricing, I understand that you need to explore various manufacturing factors that could influence costs. However, to proceed, we still need a specific maximum target production price per unit. This will help us assess the feasibility of your project within your budget constraints.\n\nOnce we have clarity on the MOQ and target price, we can move forward with the next steps.\n\nThank you for your understanding, and I look forward to your response.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThank you for clarifying the style points, all clear.\n\nOur target maximum production price is \u20ac15-25 however, this may adjust once\nwe see the actual quote and sampling costs and would influence the run\nquantity.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nSienna\n\n\nOn Mon, Sep 21, 2026 at 6:59\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Sienna,\n>\n> In terms of minimum orders, a \"style\" refers to a unique design or\n> structural pattern of a product. You can indeed have multiple patterns or\n> prints on the same structural design, and each pattern would count towards\n> the total MOQ for that style. For swimwear, the minimum order quantity is\n> 200 units per style, regardless of the number of patterns.\n>\n> Regarding pricing, I understand that you need to explore various\n> manufacturing factors that could influence costs. However, to proceed, we\n> still need a specific maximum target production price per unit. This will\n> help us assess the feasibility of your project within your budget\n> constraints.\n>\n> Once we have clarity on the MOQ and target price, we can move forward with\n> the next steps.\n>\n> Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to your response.\n>\n>\n>\n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n> [image: Matilde Azevedo]\n> Matilde Azevedo\n> Commercial Assistant\n> +351 915 085 106 \n> info@portugaltextile.com\n> www.portugaltextile.com \n> [image: Facebook]  [image:\n> Instagram]  [image: LinkedIn]\n> \n> [image: GOTS Certified] \n>\n> Portugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n> Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n> [image: Absolutarget Group]  [image:\n> Portugal Textile]  [image: Portugal\n> Shoes]  [image: Top SME Award]\n>  [image:\n> Export Award]\n> \n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "<DEBUG>\nProduct: Bikini Set\nTarget: \u20ac25\nReference: \u20ac27\nCutOff: \u20ac13.5\nMath: Is Target <= CutOff? No\nRule: Rule B\nWarning: I must NEVER reveal the Reference price, CutOff price, or explain the math in the email body.\n<\/DEBUG>\n\nHello Sienna,\n\nThank you for providing your target production price range of \u20ac15-25. Regarding the target production price, would you have some flexibility to increase your budget per unit for this style? This will help us ensure that we can meet your quality and production expectations.\n\nOnce we have confirmation on this, we can proceed with the next steps.\n\nLooking forward to your response.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nAt this stage there\u2019s flexibility in a lot of factors but I have to have a\nconversation with you to discuss the manufacturing details before\nfinalising anything.\n\nThanks,\nSienna\n\n\nOn Mon, 21 Sep 2026 at 9:27\u202fpm, Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Sienna,\n>\n> Thank you for providing your target production price range of \u20ac15-25.\n> Regarding the target production price, would you have some flexibility to\n> increase your budget per unit for this style? This will help us ensure that\n> we can meet your quality and production expectations.\n>\n> Once we have confirmation on this, we can proceed with the next steps.\n>\n> Looking forward to your response.\n>\n>\n>\n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n> [image: Matilde Azevedo]\n> Matilde Azevedo\n> Commercial Assistant\n> +351 915 085 106 \n> info@portugaltextile.com\n> www.portugaltextile.com \n> [image: Facebook]  [image:\n> Instagram]  [image: LinkedIn]\n> \n> [image: GOTS Certified] \n>\n> Portugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n> Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n> [image: Absolutarget Group]  [image:\n> Portugal Textile]  [image: Portugal\n> Shoes]  [image: Top SME Award]\n>  [image:\n> Export Award]\n> \n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Sienna,\n\nI understand the need for a detailed discussion to finalize your plans. However, at this stage, we focus on gathering all necessary project details through this channel. Once we have all the required information and our technical team approves your project, they will contact you directly to arrange a meeting.\n\nPlease let me know if you have any flexibility regarding the target production price, as this will help us ensure that we can meet your quality and production expectations.\n\nThank you for your understanding, and I look forward to your response.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nI am just checking in as I have sent the necessary project details that\nwere asked and wanted to find out if we could move forward.\n\nOn Tue, Sep 22, 2026 at 10:25\u202fAM Sienna Rees Jones \nwrote:\n\n> Hi Matilde,\n>\n> This is as much as I can give at this point in time and yes there is\n> flexibility regarding the production price.\n>\n> Thank you\n>\n> Sienna\n>\n> On Mon, Sep 21, 2026 at 9:32\u202fPM Matilde Azevedo \n> wrote:\n>\n>> Hello Sienna,\n>>\n>> I understand the need for a detailed discussion to finalize your plans.\n>> However, at this stage, we focus on gathering all necessary project details\n>> through this channel. Once we have all the required information and our\n>> technical team approves your project, they will contact you directly to\n>> arrange a meeting.\n>>\n>> Please let me know if you have any flexibility regarding the target\n>> production price, as this will help us ensure that we can meet your quality\n>> and production expectations.\n>>\n>> Thank you for your understanding, and I look forward to your response.\n>>\n>>\n>>\n>> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n>> [image: Matilde Azevedo]\n>> Matilde Azevedo\n>> Commercial Assistant\n>> +351 915 085 106 \n>> info@portugaltextile.com\n>> www.portugaltextile.com \n>> [image: Facebook]  [image:\n>> Instagram]  [image: LinkedIn]\n>> \n>> [image: GOTS Certified] \n>>\n>> Portugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n>> Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n>> [image: Absolutarget Group]  [image:\n>> Portugal Textile]  [image: Portugal\n>> Shoes]  [image: Top SME Award]\n>>  [image:\n>> Export Award]\n>> \n>>\n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Sienna,\n\nThank you for confirming the flexibility regarding the production price. With this information, we can proceed to the next steps.\n\nBefore we finalize your project file, I need to confirm you agree with our standard financial and operational terms:\n\n- **Development Fees:** Costs depend on style (includes prototyping, sourcing, patterns, QC).\n- **Prints and Embroideries:** There is an additional initial cost for setting up local and digital prints, all-overs, and embroideries.\n- **Sample Cost:** The cost of a sample depends on the specific product and complexity of the design. The exact sample cost can only be confirmed after our team evaluates the Tech Pack or physical sample.\n- **Payment Terms:** 50% Advance \/ 50% Before Shipping (for both development and production).\n- **Shipping:** Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance).\n- **Adjustments:** Can only be made after placing the final order.\n\nDo you agree to proceed under these terms?\n\nLooking forward to your confirmation.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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            "content": "Hi Matilde,\n\nThis is all fine with me, could you just explain to me how you work. Am I\ncorrect that you are an agency? Do you assume responsibility for my project\nand then place the work with different manufacturers? Would be good to\nunderstand how things work from your side.\n\nThanks\nSienna\n\nOn Tue, Oct 6, 2026 at 10:32\u202fAM Matilde Azevedo \nwrote:\n\n> Hello Sienna,\n>\n> Thank you for confirming the flexibility regarding the production price.\n> With this information, we can proceed to the next steps.\n>\n> Before we finalize your project file, I need to confirm you agree with our\n> standard financial and operational terms:\n>\n> - *Development Fees:* Costs depend on style (includes prototyping,\n> sourcing, patterns, QC).\n> - *Prints and Embroideries:* There is an additional initial cost for\n> setting up local and digital prints, all-overs, and embroideries.\n> - *Sample Cost:* The cost of a sample depends on the specific product and\n> complexity of the design. The exact sample cost can only be confirmed after\n> our team evaluates the Tech Pack or physical sample.\n> - *Payment Terms:* 50% Advance \/ 50% Before Shipping (for both\n> development and production).\n> - *Shipping:* Ex-Works (Client manages\/pays shipping & insurance).\n> - *Adjustments:* Can only be made after placing the final order.\n>\n> Do you agree to proceed under these terms?\n>\n> Looking forward to your confirmation.\n>\n>\n>\n> Os melhores cumprimentos \/ Best regards,\n> [image: Matilde Azevedo]\n> Matilde Azevedo\n> Commercial Assistant\n> +351 915 085 106 \n> info@portugaltextile.com\n> www.portugaltextile.com \n> [image: Facebook]  [image:\n> Instagram]  [image: LinkedIn]\n> \n> [image: GOTS Certified] \n>\n> Portugal Textile - Absolutarget Group\n> Rua da Zona Industrial de Alto de Pega 105 Loja F, 4480-761 Vila do Conde\n> [image: Absolutarget Group]  [image:\n> Portugal Textile]  [image: Portugal\n> Shoes]  [image: Top SME Award]\n>  [image:\n> Export Award]\n> \n>\n\n$$SYSTEM NOTE: The user provided general web links (www.portugaltextile.com). Use these for the Brand Website question. Do NOT assume they are Tech Packs unless explicitly stated by the user.$$",
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            "content": "Hello Sienna,\n\nThank you for agreeing to the terms. To clarify, we are not an agency. We are a manufacturing company that directly handles the production of your garments. We work closely with our clients to ensure that their designs are brought to life with the highest quality standards.\n\nYour project will be managed internally, and we will oversee the entire production process from start to finish. This includes prototyping, sourcing, and quality control, all conducted within our facilities.\n\nIf you have any further questions or need additional clarification, feel free to ask. We are here to assist you.\n\nBest regards,\n\nMatilde Azevedo",
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