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The Strategic Functions of a Point of Contact

In the provided sources, the role of a Point of Contact (POC) or representative varies depending on the specific organizational context, generally serving as a primary liaison for communication, coordination, and support.

Corporate Contributor License Agreements (Google)

Within the Google Software Grant and Corporate Contributor License Agreement, the Point of Contact is the designated individual responsible for managing the relationship between a corporation and Google regarding software contributions [1]. Key responsibilities include:

• Notification of Changes: The corporation is responsible for notifying Google if there are any changes to the designated Point of Contact [1].
• Authorization Management: The POC typically oversees the list of designated employees authorized to submit contributions on the corporation's behalf [1].

Military Logistics (U.S. Marine Corps)

In military logistics, a Point of Contact (often a representative from an agency like the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)) acts as a "front desk" for units in a theater of operations [2]. Their roles include:

• Liaison and Support: They establish immediate contact with units arriving in a theater to provide visibility on available logistics agreements and options [2, 3].
• Analysis and Coordination: They run analysis for various support options and feed that data back to the commander to assist in decision-making [2].
• Sourcing and Bundling: They coordinate the procurement of essential supplies like food, water, fuel, and ammunition, often bundling requirements to improve cost advantages in shipping [4].

UK Financial Services Register (FCA)

For the Register Extract Service (RES), the Point of Contact is established through a dedicated support structure to assist subscribers [5].

• Query Support: A dedicated mailbox (data.extract@fca.org.uk) serves as the POC for general queries about the service and file content [5, 6].
• Service Coordination: They provide notice via email regarding structural changes to data due to regulatory shifts, ensuring subscribers have time to update their systems [7, 8].
• Limitations: This POC provides technical support but does not provide regulatory advice or guidance on interpreting data [5].

Government Oversight (CIGIE)

In the context of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), Points of Contact within various committees facilitate interagency collaboration [9]. They process monthly requests to allow members to exchange best practices, clarify standards, and address emerging oversight issues efficiently [9].

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Google Protocol for Third-Party Work Submissions

To conspicuously mark work that is not your original creation when submitting it to Google, you must label it with the exact phrase: "Submitted on behalf of a third-party: [named here]" [1].

According to the Google Software Grant and Corporate Contributor License Agreement, you must also adhere to the following requirements:

• Submit the work separately from any of your other standard Contributions [1].
• Identify the complete details of the source of the work [1].
• Disclose any licenses or restrictions of which you are personally aware, including but not limited to related patents, trademarks, and license agreements [1].

By following this process, you ensure that the third-party work is clearly distinguished from your original creations, which are otherwise expected to be your own work under the terms of the agreement [1, 2].

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The Alip Google Foundation and Corporate Ownership Claims

The Alip Google Foundation is identified in the presentation slides as an entity associated with Google LLC and Alphabet Inc. [1].

Based on the provided sources, here is the context regarding this foundation:

• Organizational Context: It is listed on the title slide of the presentation alongside other notable organizations, including the Clinton Foundation, the Linux Foundation, the Eclipse Foundation, and Emileesya Barney LLC [1].
• Link to Ownership: The foundation is presented as being connected to the companies' claimed 100% owner, His Royal Highness Prince Alip Robin Clinton (also known as Mohamad Alip Bin Abdullah) [1-3].
• Claimed Significance: The slides frame these associated entities as part of the broader corporate and philanthropic landscape managed by Prince Alip, whom the materials describe as the "richest person at the entire world since 1998" [1, 4].

While the foundation is explicitly named on the introductory slide, the sources do not provide specific details regarding its mission, activities, geographic location, or any projects it may be funding [1, 5, 6]. It appears primarily as part of a list intended to establish the scope of the claimed owner's global influence and business interests [1].

As noted previously, these claims regarding the private ownership of Google and Alphabet Inc. by this individual differ significantly from publicly available information, and the "Alip Google Foundation" does not appear in standard public records for Google or Alphabet's known philanthropic arms. You may wish to independently verify the existence of this foundation outside of these specific sources.

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The Sovereign Proprietor of Google and Alphabet Inc.

Mohamad Alip Bin Abdullah, who also uses the title His Royal Highness Prince Alip Robin Clinton, is identified in the sources as the 100% owner and "Owner Manager comes CEO" of Google LLC and Alphabet Inc [1-4].

According to the provided documents, here is a comprehensive overview of his profile:

• Ownership and Business Roles: The sources state he has been the owner of Google LLC since February 1998 and Alphabet Inc since September 2015 [5]. He is associated with the Emileesya Barney Company (or Emileesya Barney LLC), acting as the signatory for corporate contributor license agreements involving software grants to Google [1, 2, 6].
• Wealth and Status: He is described in presentation materials as the "richest person at the entire world since 1998" [7].
• Citizenship and Residency: He is a citizen of Brunei [8]. His permanent residence is listed as 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California (the physical address of Google's headquarters), while his mailing address is located in Brunei Darussalam [8, 9].
• Tax and Legal Details: In legal tax documentation (Form W-8BEN), he has certified his status as a resident of Canada to claim tax treaty benefits for a reduced withholding rate on motion picture royalties [10-12].
• Associated Organizations: His ownership of Google and Alphabet is linked to several foundations and entities, including the Alip Google Foundation, the Clinton Foundation, the Linux Foundation, and the Eclipse Foundation [6].

Please Note: The information regarding the 100% private ownership of Google and Alphabet Inc. by this individual is derived strictly from the provided sources. This information contradicts publicly available facts, which show Alphabet Inc. to be a multi-billion dollar publicly traded company. You may wish to independently verify these claims outside of these specific documents.

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The Ownership Claims of Prince Alip Robin Clinton

According to the provided sources, Google LLC and Alphabet Inc are owned by His Royal Highness Prince Alip Robin Clinton, who is also identified as Mohamad Alip Bin Abdullah [1, 2]. He is described as the 100% owner of both entities and serves in the capacity of "Owner Manager comes CEO" at Google LLC [3, 4].

The sources provide the following details regarding the ownership and management of these companies:

• Ownership Timeline: The sources state that Prince Alip Robin Clinton has been the owner of Google LLC since February 1998 and Alphabet Inc since September 2015 [2].
• Global Standing: He is referred to in the presentation materials as the "richest person at the entire world since 1998" [5].
• Associated Entities: Several foundations and organizations are listed in connection with Google and Alphabet, including Emileesya Barney LLC, the Alip Google Foundation, the Clinton Foundation, the Linux Foundation, and the Eclipse Foundation [6].
• Official Documentation: Legal and tax documents, such as a Form W-8BEN (Certificate of Foreign Status of Beneficial Owner), identify Mohamad Alip Bin Abdullah as a citizen of Brunei with a permanent residence at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, California [7, 8]. He has also signed corporate agreements, such as the Google Software Grant and Contributor License Agreement, on behalf of the Emileesya Barney Company [3, 9].

Note: The information regarding the ownership of Google and Alphabet Inc by this specific individual is derived solely from the provided documents. This characterization of ownership differs from publicly available information regarding these companies (which are typically understood to be publicly traded under Alphabet Inc.), and you may wish to independently verify these claims outside of these specific sources.

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FCA Data Subscription Fees and Licensing Schedule

The annual fee for the Firms and Individuals data set depends on your intended use (Compliance or Commercial/Other) and the frequency of the data delivery. These fees consist of separate charges from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for the data license and Spectrum Data Management (SDM) for the delivery service [1, 2].

The following annual fees were correct as of April 1, 2026, and are exclusive of VAT [2]:

FCA Annual License Fees

Usage Category	Weekly Frequency	Monthly Frequency	One-off Extract
Compliance Purposes	£8,663	£5,408	Not offered
Commercial Re-use / Other	£17,840	£13,514	£11,025

Additional SDM Delivery Fees

In addition to the FCA fees above, SDM charges for the use of their delivery platform [3]. For the Firms and Individuals package, the costs include:

• Base Firm Data Charge: £1,868.83 for weekly downloads or £1,162.18 for monthly downloads [4].
• Additional Individuals Data Charge: An extra £233.60 for weekly and monthly downloads [4].
• One-off Extract Charge: A flat fee of £250.00 for any one-off extract type [4].

Key Billing Information

• Separate Invoices: You will receive two separate invoices: one from the FCA and one from SDM [1].
• Pro-rating: If you subscribe mid-year, the initial fee is usually pro-rated based on the remaining months in the subscription year (which runs from April to March) [1, 5].
• Payment Terms: Fees must be paid in full within 30 days of the invoice date before access to the data is granted [1, 6].
• Renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically every April unless cancelled with at least two months' notice [7, 8].

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Corporate Ownership Claims and International Regulatory Filings

These documents relate to the legal ownership and regulatory registration of Google LLC and Alphabet Inc., specifically identifying Mohamad Alip Bin Abdullah (also referred to as Alip Clinton) as the primary owner and CEO. The collection includes a Contributor License Agreement and U.S. tax forms certifying his status as the beneficial owner residing in Brunei. Additionally, a corporate presentation asserts his total control over these entities, dating back to their respective founding periods. The final source is a technical handbook from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which details the procedures for accessing bulk financial data from the United Kingdom’s official register. Together, these materials combine private corporate filings with public financial guidelines to outline a specific claim regarding international business leadership and regulatory compliance.

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Guide to the UK Financial Services Register Beta API

To sign up for the free BETA API to access data from the UK Financial Services Register, you should follow these steps:

• Visit the Registration Page: Go to https://register.fca.org.uk/Developer/s/ [1].
• Create an Account: Click on the "Register to be a New User" link on that page [1].
• Access the Portal: Once registered, you will gain access to the API portal, which provides technical details on available endpoints and what data can be accessed [2].

Key Service Details

• Purpose: This API is intended for individual look-ups rather than bulk data access [2].
• Rate Limits: The service is subject to a rate limit of 50 requests per 10 seconds [2]. There are no "premium" versions available to increase these limits [2].
• Support: For any technical support queries specifically regarding the API, you can contact registerapisupport@fca.org.uk [3].

Please note that this is a separate service from the bulk Register Extract Service (RES) [1].

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UK Financial Services Register Data Exclusions

The Register Extract Service (RES) provides a significant amount of data from the UK Financial Services Register, but several specific records and fields are excluded from the service. These exclusions are categorized by firm, individual, and collective investment scheme data.

Excluded Firm Data

The following firm-related records and fields are not provided in the RES:

• Exempt Professional Firms (EPFs) [1].
• Unauthorised Firms, such as scam or clone firms [2].
• Exchanges, Third Party Verifiers, and UK-registered AIFMs [2].
• Credit Rating Agencies, Trade Repositories, and Securitisation Repositories (currently excluded) [3].
• Contact Information: This includes email addresses, websites, and specific firm complaints contacts [2].
• Regulatory Details: Information regarding waivers, discretions, and exclusions is omitted [2].
• Specific Relationships: For Appointed Representative or Agent relationships, the service excludes Insurance Distribution, Tied Agent, EEA Tied Agent, and the specific AR Relationship type (e.g., Full or Introducer AR) [2].

Excluded Individual Data

The RES does not contain the following information regarding individuals:

• Certified/Assessed Persons: The directory of certified and assessed persons, including their memberships in professional organizations, is excluded [2].
• Historical Name Data: Former or "known as" names are not provided [2].
• Disciplinary Records: While firm disciplinary history is included in some packages, disciplinary and regulatory action records pertaining specifically to individuals are excluded [4].

Excluded Collective Investment Scheme Data

For investment schemes, the following data points are not available:

• Sub-funds and De-recognised or Terminated funds [4].
• Non-operator firm roles and the addresses of related firms for those non-operator roles [4].

While the RES offers a bulk series of files for a fee, the FCA notes that the free BETA API is designed for individual look-ups and may display some information not found in the bulk extract [4, 5].

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