Initial Assessment
The website is measured across each Human Impact pillar.
HIC-400Version 1.0Status: ActiveCertification Process
Certification Process
A clear, evidence-based route from assessment to certification and continuous improvement.
Human Impact certification is designed to be rigorous without becoming needlessly complicated.
Every outcome must be explainable, repeatable and supported by measurable evidence.
01
The process
Six stages. One transparent standard.
Evidence Review
Results are checked for completeness, consistency and measurement integrity.
Improvement Period
Teams may correct weaknesses and submit updated evidence.
Independent Verification
Certification requirements are verified against the published standard.
Certification
Approved websites receive a verifiable certificate and directory listing.
Recertification
Periodic reassessment protects the credibility of the certification.
02
Certification integrity
A badge is only meaningful when the process behind it can be trusted.
Certification decisions are based on published criteria, recorded evidence and the active version of the Human Impact Engineering Standard.
Certification does not imply perfection. It demonstrates that a website has satisfied the defined requirements at the time of assessment.