Ever faced a diligence question where “definitive” felt risky and “we can’t share” sounded evasive? This lesson gives you investor‑grade hedge language so you can match claims to evidence, name boundaries, and offer a clear path to closure—building trust rather than friction. You’ll get a crisp framework, transatlantic phrasing guidance, real‑world examples and dialogues, plus targeted drills and checks to hard‑wire the habit. Finish able to deliver calibrated, NDA‑safe answers that project rigor, momentum, and accountability under pressure.