Defines the meaning and scope of human creative authorship, applicant requirements, review, continuing compliance and the public meaning of certification.
CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
The documents behind the Maker Verified standard.
Review the public documents that define certification, applicant responsibilities, use of the Maker Verified Mark and the policies governing the program.
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CORE CERTIFICATION DOCUMENTS
The rules and commitments that govern certification.
These documents establish the standard, define the applicant’s formal representations and explain the rights and responsibilities that apply during certification.
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Human Authorship Declaration
The formal declaration signed by each applicant confirming the accuracy of the application, the applicant’s role as the primary human author and the continuing duty to disclose material changes.
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Certification Agreement
The agreement governing application review, certification scope, continuing compliance, renewal, certification materials, enforcement and the applicant’s relationship with Maker Verified.
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Mark Usage Guidelines
Explains the limited permission granted to certified artists, where the Mark may be displayed and the wording, placement and alteration rules that protect its meaning.
WEBSITE & PROGRAM POLICIES
Public policies for using and understanding the program.
These pages explain how the website operates, how information is handled and how the public should interpret certification claims.
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Terms of Use
Terms governing use of the Maker Verified website, registry, application portal, published content and certification materials.
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Privacy Policy
Explains what information Maker Verified collects and how application, interview, registry, communication and complaint information may be used and protected.
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Certification Scope & Disclaimer
Explains the boundaries of certification, including what Maker Verified reviews and what certification does not inspect, authenticate, appraise, license or guarantee.
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Complaints & Reconsideration
Describes how good-faith concerns are reviewed, the possible effects on certification status and the process for requesting reconsideration of certain program decisions.
CURRENT VERSIONS
Use the documents currently published by Maker Verified.
Maker Verified may update its standard, agreements, usage guidelines and administrative policies as the program, technology and applicable requirements evolve. Applicants and certified artists should rely on the versions currently published on this website and on any specific written conditions included with a certification decision.
Applicants review and accept the applicable declaration and Certification Agreement as part of the certification application. Publishing a document on this page does not by itself create certification or authorize use of the Maker Verified Mark.
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Review the standard, then tell us how you create.
The public documents explain the commitments behind certification before an applicant signs or submits anything.