Key rules
Four non-negotiable principles that guarantee every score is independent, verifiable, and reproducible.
If a member of the public cannot find it, the company does not get the points.
No domain may score below 10/20 to receive a grade above C, regardless of total points.
Every score must include a verifying URL or note. Unsupported scores are invalid.
The same framework applies whether you are a healthtech startup or a beauty brand.
Grade scale
Scores map to letter grades. Only A and B grades are eligible for AI Clear certification.
Scoring domains
Each domain contributes exactly 20 points. Click any domain to explore its criteria and verification methods.
How scoring works
Public footprint scan
We crawl every public-facing page: website, trust center, privacy policy, terms of service, help center, and press releases.
26-criterion audit
Each criterion is scored on a 0–3, 0–4, or 0–5 maturity scale depending on the domain. Every score requires a source URL.
Domain aggregation
Criteria scores roll up to domain totals. The minimum domain rule is applied: no grade above C if any domain falls below 10/20.
Grade assignment
The total score (0–100) maps to a letter grade. The company receives a detailed scorecard with evidence links for every criterion.
External resources
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