GAFAIG Certification Enforcement Boundary

This statement defines the scope and limits of GAFAIG’s certification authority. It clarifies what GAFAIG certification does — and does not — represent, and establishes boundaries to prevent misuse, overreach, or misinterpretation.

Scope of Authority

GAFAIG’s authority is limited to the administration of its published standards, certification procedures, and public registry. Certification reflects conformance with GAFAIG standards at the time of assessment, based on representations and evidence provided by the applicant.

What GAFAIG Does Not Do

  • GAFAIG does not certify legal compliance with any jurisdiction.
  • GAFAIG does not audit source code unless explicitly stated.
  • GAFAIG does not guarantee absence of harm, bias, or failure.
  • GAFAIG does not replace regulatory oversight, courts, or contractual obligations.

Use of Certification Status

Certified entities may reference GAFAIG certification only in accordance with the GAFAIG Compliance Mark & Logo Usage Rules. Misrepresentation or misuse may result in suspension or revocation of certification status.

This statement is part of the GAFAIG Policy Framework and should be read in conjunction with the Certification Agreement and Governance Canon.

Release: devGovernance verification engine executed on Snowflake (deterministic scoring, registry snapshots, and public verification views)