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Seems like a vastly WORSE version of the Creative Commons international license for the same intent: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

CC BY-NC-ND is nearly 4 times larger (688 words versus 2,621 words). So unless you have a better argument than "its worse", I will stick with mine.

Much more explicit legal language outlining terms and conditions reviewed by better lawyers

"CC BY-NC-ND 4.0" is exactly 14 characters.