diff --git a/COPYING b/COPYING
index 5714562ed..4f60035e7 100644
--- a/COPYING
+++ b/COPYING
@@ -629,29 +629,6 @@ ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
 POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
 
 
-SPDX-License-Identifier: HPND
-
-Copyright 1992 Vrije Universiteit, The Netherlands
-
-Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software and its
-documentation for any purpose and without fee is hereby granted, provided
-that the above copyright notice appear in all copies and that both that
-copyright notice and this permission notice appear in supporting
-documentation, and that the name of the Vrije Universiteit not be used in
-advertising or publicity pertaining to distribution of the software without
-specific, written prior permission.  The Vrije Universiteit makes no
-representations about the suitability of this software for any purpose.
-It is provided "as is" without express or implied warranty.
-
-The Vrije Universiteit DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THIS SOFTWARE,
-INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS, IN NO
-EVENT SHALL The Vrije Universiteit BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
-CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE,
-DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER
-TORTIOUS ACTION, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR
-PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.
-
-
 SPDX-License-Identifier: HPND-sell-variant
 
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