GET CERTIFIED
Apply today. Your decision within 5 business days. Many files are decided sooner.
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Apply
Spend about 10 minutes telling us about your organization. Upload any relevant documents you already have, or simply describe how your organization works.
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We assess your practices
We check your submission against the applicable EAUS requirements. A named certification officer reviews and signs every decision.
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Get your result
Your decision within 5 business days. Many files are decided sooner. If something is missing, we tell you clearly what requirement has not yet been met. A re-review within 90 days is included at no extra cost.
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Get certified
If you qualify, your annual certification fee is charged and your badge, certificate and public registry entry go live. If you do not qualify, you are not charged.
The application takes
About 10 minutes
YOUR RESULT ARRIVES
Within 5 business days
CERTIFICATION FROM
$300 USD a year
CERTIFICATION VALID FOR
1 year
Behind the scenes
Easy to read is not automatic to pass.
- Fifteen plain-language requirements, answered Yes, No or Not applicable. One badge, no levels.
- Your evidence is reviewed requirement by requirement. AI assists; a named certification officer decides and signs.
- No certificate, number or registry entry exists without that signature.
- Certification is valid for one year and renews automatically unless cancelled. We send a reminder 30 days before the renewal date, and the card on file is charged on that date. Renewal includes a fresh assessment against the current standard.
Certification covers how your people use AI tools at work, transparency with clients, and human review and responsibility. It does not test or certify AI systems, certify legal compliance, accreditation or government approval, or certify an AI management system. Vendor names and model identifiers remain confidential. What certification means.
Fees
Simple annual pricing.
Certification starts at $300 USD per year, based on organization size. Assessment is free and you only pay if certification is issued.
Frequently asked questions
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How long does it take to apply and get a decision?
The application takes about 10 minutes. Your decision is issued within 5 business days, and many files are decided sooner.
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What are the steps to get certified?
Apply, we assess your practices against the applicable EAUS requirements, you get your result, and if you qualify your badge, certificate, and public registry entry go live. A named certification officer reviews and signs every decision.
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What do I need to pass?
You need to meet each of the fifteen applicable EAUS requirements, answered Yes, No, or Not applicable. There is one badge and no levels.
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What do I receive if I qualify?
Your annual certification fee is charged and your badge, certificate, and public registry entry go live. If you do not qualify, you are not charged.
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How long is certification valid, and how does renewal work?
Certification is valid for one year and renews automatically unless cancelled. We send a reminder 30 days before the renewal date, and the card on file is charged on that date. Renewal includes a fresh assessment against the current standard.
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What happens if I do not qualify?
If something is missing, we tell you clearly what requirement has not yet been met. A re-review within 90 days is included at no extra cost, and nothing is published.
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Ethicality is a private certification program operated by Ethicality Inc., a corporation incorporated in Ontario, Canada. An Ethicality Badge reflects an independent assessment of the AI-use practices an organization disclosed to us, against the published Ethicality AI Use Standard (EAUS), as at the assessment date. It does not certify compliance with any law.