From fc0954f0d78f101ce9850900b3bf702eccea8b6c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Christopher <131207452+PetrefiedThunder@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:44:35 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] fix(copy): terms FTL checker is informational, not a coverage
 determination

---
 frontend/src/app/terms/TermsClient.tsx | 2 +-
 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/frontend/src/app/terms/TermsClient.tsx b/frontend/src/app/terms/TermsClient.tsx
index ff5daaff3..0a39e5bb9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/app/terms/TermsClient.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/app/terms/TermsClient.tsx
@@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ We reserve the right to throttle or suspend API access if usage patterns suggest
     {
         id: 'accuracy-disclaimers',
         title: '7. Accuracy & Disclaimers',
-        content: `We work to keep our regulatory data accurate. Our FTL Coverage Checker covers FDA Food Traceability List categories per 21 CFR 1.1300 with citations to specific CFR sections. Our data is cryptographically hashed and independently verifiable.
+        content: `We work to keep our regulatory data accurate. Our FTL Checker is an informational tool based on the Food Traceability List FDA publishes on its website (see 21 CFR 1.1300). It is not a coverage determination. Our data is cryptographically hashed and independently verifiable.
 
 That said: regulations change. We monitor federal sources and update our data, but there may be delays. We strongly recommend verifying critical compliance decisions against official FDA sources (fda.gov, eCFR.gov).