ASC PROPRIETARY RESEARCH LICENSE v1.1 (VIEW‑ONLY, NO‑USE) | Copyright (c) 2025 Crystal Davis | A Simple Company (ASC). All rights reserved.

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CONTACT
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Requests for permission, licensing inquiries, or authorized access must be directed to:
Crystal Davis  
Principal Systems Researcher  
A Simple Company (ASC)