The Integrity Framework Directory
A trust signal for sub-enterprise AI tools, where SOC 2 does not apply.
The Integrity Framework is a published standard for product trustworthiness. The directory lists products evaluated against it, with a tier badge per listing. Buyers use it to vet AI tools when SOC 2 is the wrong shape. Founders use it to demonstrate framework conformance for their segment.
Two tiers
Each listing carries one of two tier badges. The framework specifies the gates for each.
Bronze
Public INTEGRITY.md at repo or product website, with all six Layer 1 vetoes self-mapped. About half a day of honest reflection for a thoughtful founder.
Silver
Bronze, plus one of: integrity-cli green against the public repo, or a public methodology page with versioned changelog. Founder picks the credential that fits the product shape.
Gold is deferred to a future framework version. The directory will not retrofit a tier no one at this segment can reach.
How a listing gets here
- Founder submits the listing with the required artifact links.
- Startvest reads the INTEGRITY.md and verifies the tier credential.
- Approved listings publish. Rejected listings get specific feedback.
- Quarterly re-scans. Framework version bumps trigger re-verification.
- Failed re-scans downgrade or delist with a public note.
Review SLA: 14 calendar days from submission to first response.
What this is not
- Not a SOC 2 substitute. Different segment, different signal.
- Not a rating platform. The tier IS the rating.
- Not a comparison site. Listings stand alone.
- Not a paid placement. No founder pays to be listed.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Integrity Framework?
- The Integrity Framework is a published standard for product trustworthiness, built for sub-enterprise AI tools where SOC 2 is the wrong shape. Products are evaluated against it and listed in a public directory with a tier badge. Buyers use it to vet AI tools; founders use it to demonstrate framework conformance for their segment.
- What is the Bronze tier?
- Bronze is the entry tier. It requires a public INTEGRITY.md at the repo or product website, with all six Layer 1 vetoes self-mapped. It takes about half a day of honest reflection for a thoughtful founder.
- What is the Silver tier?
- Silver is everything in Bronze plus one credential: either integrity-cli passing green against the public repo, or a public methodology page with a versioned changelog. The founder picks the credential that fits the product shape.
- What is the difference between Bronze and Silver?
- Bronze requires a self-mapped public INTEGRITY.md against the six Layer 1 vetoes. Silver requires Bronze plus a verifiable credential: integrity-cli green against the public repo, or a versioned, changelogged methodology page. Bronze is self-attestation; Silver adds machine- or methodology-level verification.
- Is there a Gold tier?
- Not yet. Gold is deferred to a future framework version. The directory will not retrofit a tier no one at this segment can currently reach.
- How much does an Integrity Framework listing cost?
- Nothing. Listings are not paid placement. No founder pays to be listed. Submissions are reviewed manually, with a 14-day review SLA from submission to first response.
- How do I upgrade from Bronze to Silver?
- Add one Silver credential to your Bronze listing: get integrity-cli passing green against your public repo, or publish a methodology page with a versioned changelog. Then resubmit. Framework version bumps trigger re-verification.