How Verdica Works
One framework. Every regulated industry. The same standard of objectivity, transparency, and accountability \u2014 everywhere.
The 300–850 Scale
Every Verdica score falls on a 300–850 scale — designed to feel familiar while remaining specific to regulatory risk. 300 is the highest risk; 850 is the cleanest record. The scale maps to five tiers: Critical (300–449), High Risk (450–549), Moderate (550–649), Low Risk (650–749), and Excellent (750–850). Each tier corresponds to a clear risk profile backed by the public record.
Three Sub-Scores
Every platform calculates three sub-scores tailored to its industry. For example, Verdica Produce scores License Standing, Complaint History, and Regulatory Actions. Verdica Aviation scores Certificate Status, Service Difficulty Reports, and Accident History. Each sub-score is weighted and combined into the composite verdict. Weights are published on every platform. No black boxes.
Public Government Data Only
We use exclusively public government data: licensing registries, disciplinary databases, enforcement actions, complaint databases, and regulatory filings. We do not use user reviews, social media, news articles, or any subjective source. If a government agency didn’t publish it, it’s not in the score.
Data Freshness
Most platforms refresh data weekly. Aviation data refreshes monthly, aligned with FAA publication schedules. Every score displays its last refresh date. When enforcement actions or license revocations are published, they appear in the next scheduled refresh. We do not backdate or delay unfavorable data.
What We Include
Active license status and history. License type, class, and scope. Disciplinary actions (suspensions, revocations, fines, consent orders). Complaint volumes and resolution rates. Enforcement actions by federal and state agencies. Business registration and good-standing status. Bonding and insurance requirements where applicable.
What We Exclude
User reviews and testimonials. News articles or media reports. Social media activity. Paid advertising or sponsored content. Financial performance data. Private investigative reports. Anything not published by a government registry or regulatory body.
The Dispute Process
Any scored entity can dispute their score. Submit a dispute through your platform dashboard or email disputes@verdica.io. We trace every signal to its source and verify against the public record. Standard disputes are reviewed within 5 business days. Fast-Track Disputes (available as a one-time purchase) are reviewed within 24 hours. If the public record supports a correction, the score is updated immediately.
Complete Transparency
Every formula is published. Every weight is disclosed. Every data source is named on every score. You can see exactly which signals contributed to a verdict and how much each one mattered. We believe the only way to earn trust is to show our work — completely, every time.