THE 3 VERDICTS

Official reference for Clearance outcomes. No marketing language.

VERDICT: GRANTED

DEFINITION

The project passed all evaluated criteria. No critical impediments identified.

WHEN IT'S ISSUED

When the 25 functions (or scope subset) are satisfied. Dependencies, processes, control mechanisms and incident readiness meet the required thresholds.

WHAT IT MEANS

The project may proceed in its evaluated form. No conditions attached. The decision is documented and verifiable via your Project ID.

NEXT STEPS

You may use the Verification Seal (technical marker) for GRANTED projects only. Keep your report. The verdict is valid for the snapshot at T0 — any material change requires re-evaluation.

VERDICT: CONDITIONAL

DEFINITION

The project may proceed only if specific conditions are met within a defined timeframe.

WHEN IT'S ISSUED

When critical blockers are absent but non-critical items require remediation or documentation before full clearance.

WHAT IT MEANS

You can move forward, but you must fulfil the conditions listed in the report. The report states exactly what must be addressed and by when.

NEXT STEPS

Address the conditions. Once done, you may request a CL-RE (re-evaluation) to upgrade to GRANTED. Do not proceed as if GRANTED until conditions are fulfilled.

VERDICT: DENIED

DEFINITION

Critical impediments were identified. Proceeding in the evaluated form is discouraged.

WHEN IT'S ISSUED

When blockers (e.g. SPOF, missing controls, unsafe architecture) are detected. The report lists what blocks the verdict.

WHAT IT MEANS

Do not proceed as evaluated. The decision is documented. The report explains why.

NEXT STEPS

Remediate the issues. Re-apply for evaluation (CL-RE or full re-eval). There is no appeal process — fix the problems and re-submit.

SNAPSHOT & VALIDITY

The verdict reflects the project state at moment T0. Any change — code, vendor, process, dependency — invalidates that snapshot. Clearance does not monitor the future. If you change a comma in your code after the verdict, your GRANTED becomes history. Re-evaluate when you change.

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

For every verdict:

GRANTED projects additionally receive the Official Verification Seal — a technical marker linked to our verification database, not a marketing badge.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Can I appeal a DENIED?

No. There is no appeal. Fix the issues and re-apply.

How long do CONDITIONS last?

The report specifies the timeframe. Typically 30–90 days. Fulfil within that period or the verdict lapses.

Does GRANTED expire?

GRANTED is valid for the snapshot at T0. It does not expire by date alone — but any material change to the project invalidates it. Re-evaluate when you change.

What if I lose my Project ID?

Refer to your report or contact us with the email used for the request. Without the Project ID, we cannot serve the precise verdict and report.