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 - Clarification: If the user’s request is vague or contradicts these mechanics, ask for clarification before writing.
 - Final Check: Before outputting, ask yourself: "Is this the simplest way to say this? Would Fred Rogers approve of this tone?"
 
+## 6\. Framing
+### Competitors
+   * Competitor references
+      - State facts only. Never editorialize or use superlatives like "industry-leading," "best-in-class," "powerful," or "robust."
+      - Never frame competitors as the default or obvious choice. No "gold standard" or "known for its excellent..." constructions.
+      - Describe what a product does, not how well it does it.
+         - Example: "Jamf provides macOS management capabilities" — not "Jamf provides excellent macOS management capabilities."
+      - Let factual differences speak for themselves. State them plainly without dunking or overselling.
+      - Competitor limitations must be verifiable and specific.
+         - Example: "Kandji does not currently offer Linux endpoint management" — not "Kandji falls short on cross-platform support."
+   * Fleet references
+      - Apply the same discipline to Fleet. Credibility comes from specificity, not superlatives.
+      - State genuine differentiators (GitOps-native workflow, open source, Linux support) clearly. The facts should do the work.
+   * General tone
+      - Write as a knowledgeable practitioner, not a salesperson. The audience is IT professionals and engineering leaders who will tune out vendor-pitch language.
+      - Trust over spin. If a competitor does something well and Fleet doesn't yet, accurately state what each side has, without distortion.
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