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Analytical nature of findings 
Any scoring, rating, quadrant placement, index value, or comparative positioning presented in this publication reflects ISAUnited-defined criteria and the authors’ professional judgment applied to the cited evidence and method described herein. These outputs are analytical and informational. They are not a legal determination, a compliance attestation, a certification decision, or a measure of institutional quality, ethics, or reputation. 

 

Funding and support 
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Competing interests 
Authors must disclose any relationships or activities that could reasonably be perceived to influence this work, including employment, consulting, advisory roles, board service, paid speaking, research support, gifts, or in-kind support. 
 

Ethics, privacy, and lawful conduct 
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Security research handling  
If this publication discusses vulnerabilities, exploit paths, configuration weaknesses, or conditions that could materially increase the risk of misuse, the TRC follows responsible disclosure norms when feasible. Potentially exploitable details are minimized to reduce misuse, and affected parties may be notified before public release when appropriate and practical. 

 

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Corrections and versioning 
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