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      How do I become Verified on Clutch?

      Clutch's verification process uses data from client reviews, publicly available business & legal history information, and CreditSafe.

      Information we collect from Creditsafe may include:

      • International Score (A-E): 'A' denotes a low-risk company, 'E' denotes a high-risk company
      • Credit Rating (1-100): a standardized score which enables credit risk comparison between companies registered in different countries
      • Evidence of any legal filings or history of debt

      Here are the steps for a Business to become Clutch Verified 

      Step 1: Companies submit registration information

      After purchasing Clutch Verified or an advertising product, companies submit business registration information to confirm their legal entity is registered and active. Registration is confirmed through each state’s Secretary of State website in the US, international equivalents for non-US businesses, and a supplemental legal certificate from the company. 

      In order to do this Clutch collects the following information:

      • Company ID / Registration #
      • Phone #
      • Email
      • HQ Address
      • DBA Address [if applicable]
      • Registered Business Entity Name

      Step 2: Clutch performs a business & legal history investigation. 

      Clutch uses the provider’s business registration information to check to collect legal & financial records on the company.

      Step 3: Clutch determines qualification level for Verified or Premier Verified Badges

      Clutch determines our credit and financial risk score for the company and adds a “Verified” or “Premier Verified Badge” to help buyers confidently choose their next service provider. In order for providers to qualify - the following criteria must be met.

      Eligibility for Premier Verified criteria includes ALL of the following:

      • Must have 3+ verified Clutch Reviews
      • Must have greater than 3.0 average star rating from Clutch Reviews
      • Receives Very Low to Moderate risk credit rating from CreditSafe

      Eligibility for Clutch Verified criteria can be achieved by meeting one of these two criteria sets:

      1. Meet ALL of the following criteria:
        • Must have greater than 3.0 average star rating from Clutch Reviews
        • Receives Very Low to Moderate risk credit rating from CreditSafe
      2. Meet ALL of the following criteria:
        • Must have 3+ verified Clutch Reviews
        • Must have greater than 3.0 average star rating from Clutch Reviews
        • No recent bankruptcy or tax liens, or have no credit check available through CreditSafe
        • Pass an additional business history check performed by Clutch