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 \n2.this certificate should be kept in a safe place;  \n3.Cambridge willnot issue a copy of this certificate;  \n4.any alteration to the certificate invalidates the certificate and Cambridge does not certify any such alterations;  \n5.use of an altered certificate is a criminal offence and Cambridge may also take civil action for damages caused;  \n6.ownership of the copyright in the contents and layout of this cerificate is and remains the property of Cambridge.The ownership of alltrademarks shown on it are,and remain,the property of Cambridge or their respective owners.  \nA candidate who has lost a certificate may apply for a cetifying statement from Cambridge.Any application ill be subject to the conditionsin place at the time of the application.","cbCairgGnLdTiD3r","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairgGnLdTiD3r","pdf",4281452,"English","# PRIVATE CANDIDATES\n# CONDITIONS OF ISSUE","[{\"question\":\"How are IGCS E grades A*(a*) to G(g) used on the certificate?\",\"answer\":\"The certificate reports reached standards as grades A*(a*) through G(g), where A*(a*) is highest and G(g) is lowest. 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