Methodology
How certification works
A structured process combining applicant declarations, evidence, document and metadata analysis, automated signals and independent human review.
- 01
Apply
Create an application for a specific work and version.
- 02
Answer
Complete a questionnaire tailored to your asset type.
- 03
Submit evidence
Provide drafts, files, history and other private evidence.
- 04
Internal review
An independent reviewer examines declarations and evidence.
- 05
Decision
The certification decision is made by a human reviewer.
- 06
Certificate
Receive your certificate, QR code and seal assets.
- 07
Publish your seal
Display the dynamic badge on your site or printed work.
- 08
Continuous verification
Status stays live and can change if circumstances do.
The certification process, step by step
- 01Choose the appropriate certification
- 02Submit the application
- 03Declare the creation process and AI involvement
- 04Upload supporting evidence
- 05Evidence and metadata analysis
- 06Automated signal analysis, when applicable
- 07Human review
- 08Additional evidence request, when necessary
- 09Certification decision
- 10Certificate ID + QR code + public verification record
Possible outcomes
- —Approved for the requested certification
- —Additional evidence requested before a decision
- —Directed to a different certification category that fits the evidence
- —Declined, with the reasons recorded
Our methodology
Methodology disclaimer
No automated technology can determine AI authorship with absolute certainty. Automated signals are only one part of the analysis: decisions weigh the whole set of available evidence, declarations, technical analysis and review procedures defined by the applicable certification standard. AI FREE is not an AI detector.