[tims33]

> CEO and COO said that didn't want to get involved and it was for me and CUXO to sort it out ourselves.

It seems like they're sending you a signal that the CUXO's argument has at least some merit. Last time they were aligned with you and this time they're telling you to sort it out yourself. Ask the CEO and COO is they have some feedback for you that they're holding back on.