1) Definitions

• Entity: An organization, platform, provider, federation/committee, or regulated party requesting verification.
• Scope: The declared verification coverage (e.g., identity, operational presence, security signals, compliance alignment).
• Verification ID: A unique public reference identifier (e.g., TRDVS-000001).
• Public Record: A record page that displays the entity status summary and scope (may exclude sensitive documents).
• Badge: A display asset used on the entity website that links to the public record.
• Certificate: A printable document representing the recorded status at issuance time.

2) Verification Principles

• Criteria-driven: Verification outcomes are based on objective checks and evidence, not self-declarations.
• Scoped: Verification applies only to declared scope and validated evidence.
• Record-based: Outcomes are issued as recorded statuses with a public reference.
• Non-regulatory: TrustDVS does not issue licenses, permits, or legal approvals.

3) Status Types

Note: Status wording may vary by entity type and local reference authority mapping. Public records show the current status at the time of access.

4) Required Evidence & Document Submission

To issue an ACTIVE/VERIFIED status, an entity must submit required evidence for the declared scope. Documents are reviewed/validated and may be cross-checked against reference authorities where applicable.

• Identity evidence: ownership/contact channels, official registrations (where applicable), domain control.
• Operational evidence: business presence, official communications, service capability signals.
• Technical/security evidence: security headers, SSL/TLS posture, verification of public technical signals (prototype).
• Compliance alignment: published criteria mapping to relevant local or institutional references (where applicable).

Sensitive documents are not publicly displayed. Public records show summarized status and scope only.

5) Badge & Certificate Rules

• Badge usage is permitted only for ACTIVE/VERIFIED statuses and must link to the official public record URL.
• Certificate reflects status at issuance time. The public record remains the source of truth for current status.
• Misuse (displaying badge while expired/unverified) may trigger revocation and public record update.

6) Monitoring, Renewal, and Revocation

• Statuses may require renewal based on defined validity windows.
• TrustDVS may update status due to evidence changes, scope changes, or failed checks.
• Revocation may occur for fraud, misrepresentation, badge misuse, or invalid documentation.

7) Limitations & Disclaimers

• TrustDVS does not provide legal advice or replace official regulators.
• Verification indicates criteria alignment within scope based on available evidence.
• TrustDVS is not responsible for third-party actions, service quality, or contractual disputes.

Prototype Notice

This website currently demonstrates a prototype verification experience. Production deployment includes automated evidence intake, authority mapping, structured records, and continuous monitoring logic.