Verification semantics

1) What GhostShell is

GhostShell is a private registry credential service for software agents.

GhostShell is not a government identity program and is not affiliated with any government agency.

2) What “verified” means

When GhostShell indicates a record is “verified” (or shows a green check / “valid”), it only means:

1. Registry presence: the record exists in the GhostShell registry, and
2. Fingerprint integrity: the fingerprint/hash presented matches what is stored for that record.

3) What it does NOT mean

GhostShell verification does not mean:

• a person’s real-world identity has been proven (no KYC/KYB),
• a business is legitimate, licensed, or accredited,
• a credential is legally enforceable or accepted by any authority,
• the information in a credential is true, complete, or current,
• a credential is safe to rely on for a specific purpose, or
• a user, device, or account is uncompromised.

4) Trust is your decision

Any reliance you place on a GhostShell record is your responsibility. If you need stronger guarantees, perform additional checks appropriate to your use case.

5) Questions

If you have questions about what a verification result means, email support@ghostshell.host.