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In accordance with the DMCA, Visual Thinking Strategies has designated an agent to receive notification of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the DMCA. Any written Notification of Claimed Infringement should comply with Title 17, United States Code, Section 512(c)(3)(A) and should be provided in writing to our designated agent as follows:

Agent: Ms. Amy Chase Gulden
Address: Visual Thinking Strategies
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New York, NY 10004
Telephone: (718) 302-0232
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Last updated: September 19, 2016