Verification criteria:
- Legal identity and business ownership review
- Tax/registration and licensing checks
- Address and operating evidence
- Brand proof (where applicable)

Standards we use:
- Document consistency and validity dates
- Match between submitted profile and uploaded records
- Follow-up clarification when records are incomplete

Purpose:
- Build buyer trust and transparent supplier discovery
- Improve client satisfaction with traceable verification status
- Help clients compare verified vs non-verified vendors clearly

Note: Verification improves trust but does not replace buyer due diligence.