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FAOS – Controls & Operations Guide

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What FAOS Is / Is Not

What is FAOS?

FAOS is an internal operations system designed to manage orders, purchase orders, and invoices with clear controls and traceable records. It focuses on reducing manual mistakes and operational chaos in document-heavy B2B workflows.

What FAOS is NOT

FAOS is not a retail POS system, an e-commerce checkout, or a tax or audit submission platform. We provide structured records, operational controls, and audit logs — not statutory filings or audit opinions.

Security, Controls & Auditability

How does FAOS prevent unauthorized data access?

All data is isolated at the company level and enforced on the server side. Clients cannot specify or impersonate another company through requests.

What do you mean by "audit" in FAOS?

"Audit" in FAOS refers to audit trail and auditability, not statutory audit. FAOS records critical operational actions such as exports and configuration changes to support internal review and external audit processes.

How is risk handled if a security incident occurs?

FAOS applies layered controls to reduce attack surfaces and limits the impact to a single company context. Critical actions remain traceable through audit logs.

Getting Started

How do I register?

Register through the landing page to create a company workspace. After registration, the system will guide you to complete company profile information.

Why is company information required during setup?

Company information is used to generate orders, PO, invoices, and records. Missing information may block certain actions by design to prevent downstream errors.

Can a company have multiple users?

Yes. Companies can invite multiple users and assign roles with different access levels.

Email, App Passwords & OAuth

How does FAOS send emails?

FAOS sends emails using your own company email account, ensuring messages originate from your business, not a third-party sender.

Where do I configure email settings?

Email settings are managed in: Office → Settings → Email.

What is an App Password?

An App Password is a provider-generated credential that allows third-party systems to send emails securely on your behalf.

Should I use App Password or OAuth?

If your email provider supports OAuth, it is recommended. If not, App Passwords are a secure and commonly accepted alternative.

Operational Rules

Why are some actions blocked?

Actions may be blocked when required information is missing, approvals are incomplete, or permissions are insufficient. This is an intentional design to prevent errors from propagating.

Why are exports logged?

Exports are considered high-risk operations. FAOS records export activities to support accountability and review.

What if FAOS does not match my workflow?

FAOS provides standardized operational controls. Organizations requiring highly customized workflows or statutory compliance automation may not be suitable for this system.

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