What our verification labels mean.
Verification means that specific facts were checked using a documented method. It never implies government endorsement, a quality guarantee, or a review score.
Source-backed
The listing has at least one traceable source and has passed moderation, but direct verification may not yet be complete.
Verified
An assigned verifier checked material facts using an approved method. The listing shows when this last occurred.
Phone verification
A public or authorized representative confirmed defined contact and operating facts by phone.
Official-source verification
Facts were matched to a relevant official publication, registry or organization-controlled source.
Field or location verification
An authorized contributor or verifier checked the physical location and submitted evidence for internal review.
Needs update or expired
The review date has passed or evidence indicates material information should be checked again.