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2. Editorial Independence
FODNews is funded by The F.O.D. Control Corporation but maintains editorial independence. Coverage includes the full FOD landscape — including competitors’ products, industry developments, and critical analysis — and is not influenced by TFCC’s commercial interests. Opinions expressed in analysis and editorial content are those of the authors.
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8. Changes to These Terms
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