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        <ExplanationTxt>StartOut is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, except on net income derived from unrelated business activities. StartOut did not engage in any unrelated business activities for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. StartOut believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements.</ExplanationTxt>
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