Trust & safety
Badges show only what was checked
Events does not vet beyond the checks listed on each profile. Every badge names its source and the date it was checked; anything self-reported is shown as "on file, unverified".
Trust tiers
| Tier | Price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Basic · unverified | Free | Listed and searchable. No checks completed. |
| Verified · identity checked | Free | Identity checked through Stripe Identity. |
| Pro · checks listed on profile | Free | Identity plus the market's required license, insurance or background checks. |
Checks we can run
- Identity: government ID and selfie through Stripe Identity.
- License: number matched against the state's public registry where one is published (TX, WA, NY today), with a link to the registry.
- Insurance: certificate uploaded by the seller, checked by our team, with expiry reminders at 60, 30 and 7 days.
- Background check: Checkr, paid by the seller with their FCRA consent. Not enabled until the Checkr account is live; no badge is shown before then.
Important for this market
- Events lists independent event vendors (photography, video, music, planning, flowers, rentals and licensed caterers). Venues are not listed here.
- Caterers must hold a commercial food permit; home and cottage kitchens are not eligible, and alcohol service is not offered. Permits show as verified only after they were checked.
- Buyers are identity-checked before a vendor sees their contact details. Reviews come only from completed bookings; reviews a vendor imports from their own pages are labelled as imported.
Payments and disputes
Payments run through Stripe Connect. If something goes wrong, open a dispute; see the refund policy. Report a listing or copyright problem through the DMCA page or support@eliteaiempire.com. In an emergency call 911.