Trust and verification
What a badge means — and what it doesn't
TradeMind separates three kinds of information: what a business says about itself, what TradeMind has checked, and what the platform has recorded from activity. Each is labelled differently everywhere it appears.
Checks we perform
Business registration
The registration number matches a registered entity with the stated legal name.
Business address
The stated operating address was confirmed through supporting evidence.
Authorised representative
The person managing the workspace is authorised to act for the business.
Statuses
| Under review | The business submitted information and a TradeMind reviewer has not decided yet. |
| Awaiting information | The reviewer asked the business for more information before deciding. |
| Verified | A reviewer completed this specific check and recorded the evidence considered. Valid for 12 months. |
| Rejected | The information could not be confirmed. The reason is recorded. |
| Expired | The check was completed but is older than 12 months and needs renewal. |
| Revoked | A previous verification was withdrawn after new evidence. The reason is recorded. |
What verification does not guarantee
- Financial solvency or ability to fulfil a particular order
- Product quality, specification compliance or certification authenticity
- Contract performance, safe delivery or absence of fraud
- Future business conduct
Always confirm commercial terms directly, inspect goods where appropriate, and use payment methods that suit the risk of the transaction. If something looks wrong, use “Report this business” on any supplier profile — reports are reviewed by people, and decisions are recorded with reasons.