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AI Verified tiers measure identity packaging strength, not workmanship. Bronze is free when earned. Gold is paid owner attestation — not a ranking fee.
AI Verified tiers answer a single question with increasing strength: how packaged and owner-attested is this public identity record?
They do not answer: who is the best contractor, who has the most stars, or who paid the most for placement.
| Tier | Meaning | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze | Public Record Verified — Type A classification from source-observed identity | Free (earned) |
| Silver | Domain control confirmed along the upgrade path | Path step (not a separate SKU) |
| Gold | Owner domain attestation; hub priority; live badge; Gold freshness | $297/year |
Bronze is the default published state after Type A classification. The passport is public, structured, and evidence-backed. It is not a government registry extract and not a quality certificate.
Bronze stays free while the record remains a classified Public Record Verified passport. There is no monthly scrape tax on free tiers; freshness re-observation policy is reserved for Gold.
Silver marks progress on domain control confirmation. On the public product, Silver is treated as a path step toward Gold rather than a heavily marketed middle SKU. The commercial decision owners face is binary: remain Public Record Verified, or attest and take Gold packaging.
Gold requires the operator to prove control of the business domain via DNS TXT record or meta tag, then maintain the paid packaging tier at $297/year.
Gold includes:
Gold does not include guaranteed rankings, ChatGPT placement, or license certification.
Should: operators who control DNS or site head tags and want stronger public packaging and the badge closed loop.
Should not: anyone seeking a Yelp-style sponsored rank, anyone who cannot attest the domain, anyone who needs regulated KYB rather than public identity packaging.
Is Bronze free forever?
Bronze Public Record Verified status is earned and remains free while the passport stays classified. It is not a paid directory slot.
What does Gold cost?
Gold is $297 per year and requires domain attestation.
Does Gold mean better quality work?
No. Gold measures domain-attested identity packaging strength, not workmanship.
Is Silver sold separately?
Silver is a path step for domain confirmation. The primary commercial offer is Gold packaging at $297/year.
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