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 The company focuses on the digital pathways that turn customer interest into customer action.
 
-The company does not become a general-purpose marketing agency by default.
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+The company does not become a general-purpose marketing agency by default.
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+## Principle 5: Verified Evidence And Indicative Evidence Must Be Separated
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+The company distinguishes between verified defects and indicative risks.
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+Verified defects may be presented as confirmed issues when supported by concrete evidence.
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+Indicative risks must be presented as directional evidence, not proven customer loss.
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+This distinction protects client trust, prevents overclaiming, and keeps reports credible.
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