diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 577e45e..3321492 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -62,6 +62,10 @@ Security and permission model overhaul. Tightens access controls with explicit,
 
 - Security report acknowledged privately and will be credited in the published advisory.
 
+### Fix
+
+- Deleted accidental second `<?php`
+
 ---
 
 ## Changes 10/15/2025 (v1.4.0)
diff --git a/src/models/FolderModel.php b/src/models/FolderModel.php
index 40d8120..b7ee746 100644
--- a/src/models/FolderModel.php
+++ b/src/models/FolderModel.php
@@ -162,11 +162,7 @@ class FolderModel
      * Creates a folder under the specified parent (or in root) and creates an empty metadata file.
      * Also records the creator as the owner (if a session user is available).
      */
-    <?php
-require_once PROJECT_ROOT . '/src/lib/ACL.php';
 
-class FolderModel
-{
     /**
      * Create a folder on disk and register it in ACL with the creator as owner.
      * @param string $folderName leaf name