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Members of the ORIC Visionary Club (OVC) must maintain professional decorum. DRI reserves the right to terminate membership for any conduct that brings the institute or the innovation community into disrepute.

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DRI provides strategic insights and rankings based on available data. While we strive for absolute precision, DRI shall not be liable for any institutional decisions made based on the rankings or reports provided on this platform.

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