VerifySweep is built around a simple rule: a marketing claim, allegation, shared phone number or AI-generated theory does not become a verified fact simply because it appears plausible.
Credential claims should be checked against the issuing organization when an official public verification source is available. Google policy claims should be checked against current official Google Business Profile policy pages rather than screenshots or secondhand summaries.
When a credential belongs to an individual, VerifySweep treats it as an individual credential. A company displaying a credential logo does not automatically establish that every employee holds that credential.
Evidence may be labeled unreviewed, reporter-observed, independently verified or disputed. Relationship indicators remain leads until supported by evidence that justifies a stronger conclusion.
AI may organize information, identify questions and compare supported facts with policy text. It does not independently declare a company fraudulent, determine ownership from a shared identifier or make Google enforcement decisions.
Material factual errors should be corrected when reliable information supports a change. Disagreement and factual correction are treated differently, and disputed information should remain labeled rather than silently converted into fact.
VerifySweep records or displays source-review dates where practical. A previously verified credential or policy statement may need to be checked again before a homeowner makes a hiring decision or a professional prepares a current complaint.
For credential verification, use the credential issuer’s own directory or verification process. For platform policy, use the platform’s current official policy pages.
Standards reviewed: August 30, 2026. Official sources should be rechecked when used for a current verification or investigation.