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title: Project Verification Process and Guidelines
slug: dapps/projectVerification
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-Giveth is making use of project verification to review a project’s legitimacy and to reward donors to those projects via the [GIVbacks program](https://docs.giveth.io/giveconomy/givbacks). Project owners can apply directly from their project page after signing in by clicking **VERIFY YOUR PROJECT**.
+Giveth is making use of project verification to review a project’s legitimacy and to reward donors to those projects via the [GIVbacks program](https://docs.giveth.io/giveconomy/givbacks). Project owners can apply directly from their project page after signing in by clicking **VERIFY PROJECT**.
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This document serves as a guide to understanding the Project Verification process, what information is needed to apply, as well as what qualifies/disqualifies a project for participation in the GIVbacks program.
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- Create greater legitimacy for your Project.
- Build deeper trust and transparency with Donors.
-- Make your Project stand out.
-- Get listed as a ‘Verified Project’ on our platform and searchable by that category.
-- Become eligible for our GIVbacks program, which rewards Givers for philanthropic donations. Once your project is verified, the supporters who donate to your project will be rewarded with GIV tokens which they can use to participate in the GIVeconomy. Participation in the GIVbacks program will greatly increase the likelihood of your project receiving donations.
-*Note that verified Project addresses will not receive GIV for donations made to their own project or other verified projects.*
+- Make your project stand out! Get listed as a ‘Verified’ project on our platform and searchable by that category.
+- GIV stakers will be able to boost your project with [GIVpower](https://docs.giveth.io/giveconomy/givpower). Yes. You can even boost your own project!
+- Wearing the 'Verified' badge can increase your project's chances of participation in [Giveth’s Quadratic Funding](https://docs.giveth.io/quadraticfunding) rounds.
+- Participate in the GIVbacks program, which rewards Givers for philanthropic donations. Once your project is verified, the supporters who donate to your project will be rewarded with GIV tokens. GIVbacks eligibility will greatly increase the likelihood of your project receiving donations. ***Note that verified project addresses will not receive GIVbacks rewards for donations made to their own project or any other verified projects. Please refer to the [Disqualifying Measures](#disqualifying-factors-for-the-givbacks-program) outlined below.***
## Qualifying Measures for Project Verification
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* Action and Impact: We want to see that your project has a track record of making a difference in the world. An idea cannot be verified, but what we CAN verify is action and impact!
-* Reputation: We need to know that your project has a following and support from the community. This includes having a strong social media presence, non-profit status, or someone who can vouch for your project. You should be able to show us that your project has some skin in the game.
+* Reputation: We need to know that your project has a following and support from the community. This includes having a strong online presence, non-profit status, or someone who can vouch for your project. You should be able to show us that your project has some skin in the game.
-* Public Good: We're all about creating positive change in the world. If your project is focused on personal gain, it is not eligible for the GIVbacks program. We want to see that your project is oriented towards creating social benefit and improving some corner of the world somehow.
+* Public Good: We're all about creating positive change in the world. If your project is focused on personal gain, it is not eligible for the GIVbacks program. We want to see that your project is oriented towards creating social benefits and improving some corner of the world somehow.
-So, if you're ready to make a difference and meet these criteria, let's get started!
+So, if you meet these criteria and are ready to take your project to the next level, let's get started!
-Projects must submit their application forms at least one week before the start of a round in order to qualify for that round. Once approved, its status is updated on Giveth, and it is given a `Verified badge` on the Homepage and on the Projects Page.
+After we receive your application, it will be reviewed by our team and a decision will be made. You can expect to receive the results via email within 2 weeks. Once approved, your project's status is updated on Giveth and it will be given a 'Verified' badge. ***Verified badges will automatically expire after 3 months of project inactivity.
+Be sure to share your progress with the world by adding regular updates!***
-**Verified badges will automatically expire after 3 months of project inactivity.
-Be sure to share your progress with the world by adding regular updates!**
+## Application Process
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+Let’s take a closer look at what will need to be provided when applying for verification!
-Here is the information you will need to provide in the application:
+**A few things to consider before you start:**
+- If your project is a registered non-profit organization, you will need to upload verifiable proof to complete the form.
+- You will need to provide a link to a public post made by your organization where you have shared a link to your Giveth project to prove that the project is indeed owned by the organization it claims to be.
+- You will be required to submit a list of all wallet addresses used for managing funds within your project.
+- You will want to ensure that your project description is up to date and includes media or links to external sites where the team can clearly see the evidence of your project’s actions.
-1. Your full name
-2. Your email address
-3. If your project is part of a registered non-profit organization, you will need to upload documentation to prove your registered status. Having obtained non-profit status is not a requirement, but it is helpful for the verification process.
-4. If your project is not a registered non-profit, the team will need to know how your organization is structured.
-5. Links and/or usernames to the social media accounts that are owned by both you and the organization. eg. Twitter, Github, Discord, Facebook, etc.
-6. The name of your project
-7. Information about the history of your project, e.g., when it was founded, which milestones your organization/project has achieved since conception, etc. Please provide links to photos, videos, testimonials or other evidence of your project's impact.
-8. The funds raised are expected to be used for public benefit and not for personal gain - Giveth will need to know how you will use the funds that your project raises. We are looking for detailed funding goals as well as an overall roadmap/action plan of the project.
-9. A list of all wallet addresses used for managing funds within your project.
-10. In order to ensure that you are actually a representative of the project you're applying for, we ask that you post/share a link to your Giveth project **from the organization's Twitter or social media account.** You will need to provide a link to the Twitter or social media post.
-11. Confirm “Yes”: We pledge that funds raised will be used for public benefit, not for personal gain.
-12. Confirm “Yes”: We understand Giveth will be analyzing all donations looking for fraud or abuse. If Giveth has any reason to suspect abuse, we understand our donors may not receive any GIVbacks and that Giveth may share any evidence of fraud publicly.
-13. Confirm “Yes”: We will only accept new, external donations through Giveth, and we understand that if we are found to be recirculating our own funds through Giveth, this will be considered abuse of the system.
-14. Confirm “Yes”: We understand our donation data will be reviewed, and if it seems like in any way we are abusing the system, our donors will not receive GIVbacks, and we will lose our verified status.
-15. Our goal is to ensure there is no fraudulent use of GIVbacks. We will need to know what reputation is at stake for you and/or your project if you were to be found participating in malicious activity. *Please provide links to proof of reputation if available.
+### Personal Info
+
+In this section, we will collect your name, wallet address and ask you to verify your email. Once you click the 'Verify Email Address' button, you will be sent an email with a link for you to verify the email address attached to your profile.
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+
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+
+
+### Social Profiles
+
+On this page, you should list any social media handles or accounts that can help the team learn more about who you are as a project owner. Connecting your social media accounts is a good way to show that you are who you say you are.
+
+
+})
+
+
+### Registration
+
+If your project is part of a registered non-profit organization, you will need to upload documentation to prove your registered status. We also ask that you provide a link to your country's government registry where the team can look up and confirm your status.
+
+If your project is not part of a registered non-profit organization, the team will need to know more about how your organization is structured.
+
+
+})
+
+
+### Project Contact
+
+In case of necessary communications like questions about your application, QF round eligibility, or problems with your project, please supply your contact details in this section.
+
+**Important:** You will also be asked to provide a link to a public statement made by your organization that includes a link to your Giveth project. This is to verify that the Giveth project is actually owned by the organization it claims to be. This can be done in the form of a social media post, via your website, in the readme file of your github repo or any other public forum **owned by the organization.** Statements made from personal accounts will not be accepted and your application will be rejected.
+
+
+})
+
+
+### Impact
+
+Here you will be asked to explain to our team the mission of your project and what measurable impact it has already attained. We want to hear about past activities, milestones reached and any future plans that you may have. Please be sure to provide evidence of your history of action either via link or uploaded content.
+
+
+})
+
+
+### Managing Funds
+
+We need to know that your project is providing some sort of benefit to society or public good in order to be eligible for the GIVbacks program. Giveth verified projects should be providing a non-excludable non-rivalrous good or service to the world. You will be asked to explain how the funds received by your Giveth project will be used for this purpose. Note that projects focused on personal gain will be rejected.
+
+You should also include the wallet addresses used by your project for managing funds in this section.
+
+
+})
+
+
+### Terms & Conditions
+
+In the last step, you will need to agree to the GIVbacks program policies before being able to submit the application.
+
+
+})
+
+
+### What comes next?
+
+After you submit your application, our team of dedicated unicorns will review the contents and email you with the details of their decision within 2 weeks time. If you haven’t heard anything from us, feel free to drop a message in the [Discord support channel](https://discord.gg/rNYPHPFquS) or email us at [info@giveth.io](mailto:info@giveth.io).
+
+## Updating Your Project
+
+We want to see your progress! Please add updates to your project regularly. Not only does it keep the Giveth team informed of how the funds are being used, it also keeps donors engaged. When people can see the impact of their donations, it can inspire more support. Once your project is approved for the GIVbacks program, you will need to add an update to your project at least every quarter (90 days) in order to maintain the verified status. Projects that go inactive for too long will have their badges revoked.
+
+#### Watch this video to learn how to add updates to your project:
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+
+
+
## Disqualifying Factors for the GIVbacks Program
Once a GIVbacks round ends, there is a period of time allocated for our team to review flagged projects and donations for disqualifying factors before GIV is distributed to donors. A project could have their Verified status revoked if any of these factors are found. Donors to projects who are found with any of the following activity may also be denied GIVbacks for that round. Disqualification factors are as follows:
-1. **Giving/offering goods or services to donors in exchange for their donation.** A project owner cannot offer goods such as project tokens, sponsorship for a conference, Girl Scout cookie purchases or tickets for a dinner, even if the proceeds go to charity. Project owners cannot provide services like acting as a crypto exchange for their donors. They can explain how to use an exchange, but they cannot convert the money for their donors.
-2. **Circulating donations raised by other means.** Only “first touch” donations count for GIVbacks. If a project receives funding from a donor and is found to be circulating these donations within the Giveth platform to receive GIVbacks, they will be disqualified. For example, a project should not be sending fiat donations received elsewhere back to their donors and asking them to donate on Giveth with crypto.
+1. **Giving/offering goods or services to donors in exchange for their donation.** (AKA quid-pro-quos). A project owner cannot offer goods such as project tokens, sponsorship for a conference, Girl Scout cookie purchases or NFTs, even if the proceeds go to charity. Project owners cannot provide services like acting as a crypto exchange for their donors. They can explain how to use an exchange, but they cannot convert the money for their donors.
+2. **Recirculating donations through your project.** Only “first touch” donations count for GIVbacks. If a project receives funding from a donor and is found to be circulating these donations within the Giveth platform to receive GIVbacks, they will be disqualified. For example, a project should not be sending donated funds to anyone and asking them to donate on Giveth to receive GIVbacks.
3. **The funds are not being used for what is expressed in the project page or submitted verification application.** Verified projects are responsible for keeping their projects up-to-date with information on how the funds are being used. If the project states explicitly that they are, for example, using the funds to develop education programs but are found to be using the funds to employ developers, they may be disqualified from the GIVbacks program.
4. **Unscrupulous or fraudulent activity.** This can be the use of violence, breaking laws, or other behaviour that does not uphold the values of the Giveth community. Projects found to be violating our Terms and Conditions will not only lose their verification status, but they also will be canceled.
-The Giveth Project Verification team is responsible for monitoring GIVbacks activity and the Project Verification system and will ultimately use their discretion to determine whether a project’s actions are unscrupulous and/or disqualifying.
+The Giveth Project Verification Team is responsible for monitoring GIVbacks activity as well as the Project Verification System. We will ultimately use our discretion to determine whether a project’s actions are unscrupulous and/or disqualifying.
## Graduated Sanctions for flagged projects
The activity and donation history of Verified Projects will be periodically reviewed. Verified projects that are flagged for any of the disqualifying factors above will be analyzed and discerned according to the graduated sanctions outlined here:
- A project that has been flagged and deemed to be disqualified for the **first time** will be notified and their donors will not receive GIVbacks for that round and the next. They will not, however, lose their verified status immediately and will have the opportunity to make any changes necessary to keep it.
-- A project that has been flagged and deemed to be disqualified for the **second time** will be notified that their project has been flagged and that the donors for that round and all future rounds will not be receiving GIVbacks. Once a project has received a second flag, it will lose its `Verified` badge.
+- A project that has been flagged and deemed to be disqualified for the **second time** will be notified that their project has been flagged and that the donors for that round and all future rounds will not be receiving GIVbacks. Once a project has received a second flag, it will lose its 'Verified' badge.
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