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What a Copper Supply badge means, and what it doesn't

Our badges are specific on purpose. What each level checks, how long it lasts, and what no badge can promise.

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Many platforms put a blue tick next to a name and call it "verified". Nobody knows what it means. We decided that each badge on Copper Supply should say exactly what was checked, when, and nothing more.

The levels

LevelBadgeWhat we checked
L0UnverifiedEmail address confirmed
L1ID checkedGovernment ID, a live selfie and sanctions screening
L2Company checkedCompany registry, directors and a sanctions check on the company
L3Has tradedPast shipment papers reviewed by a person on our team
L4Goods seenAn independent inspector confirmed the material on site, on a stated date

Each badge shows its date. Badges last twelve months and must be renewed. A badge is removed straight away if a fraud report against that member is upheld.

What a badge does not mean

  • It does not mean the person has copper today, unless the badge is L4, and even then only on the date shown.
  • It does not guarantee the quality or weight of any cargo.
  • It does not mean we recommend or stand behind a deal.
  • It is not a substitute for your own checks, an inspection, or a properly structured payment.

Why we are strict about this

Fake trust signals are a big part of why the copper market is so hard to work in. A badge that claims more than was checked would make Copper Supply part of the problem. So we would rather show less, accurately.

How to get verified

Go to the verification centre once you have an account. Levels L1 and L2 are included in Verified Trader membership. Genuine producers are verified free.

This guide is general information from our experience in the copper trade. It is not legal, financial or tax advice. Markets and rules change, so check current conditions before you rely on anything here.

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