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Identity verification versus performance
Verification says who someone is. It says nothing about whether they will deliver on time or to standard.
Why it matters
Treating a verified badge as a quality guarantee is the fastest way to be disappointed by an honest person.
How it works
- 1Verification records that an identity check was completed.
- 2Performance is governed by the agreement, its conditions and its evidence.
- 3A verified participant can still be late, or deliver work that is questioned.
A practical example
A verified supplier delivers 190 bags instead of 200. Verification did not prevent it; the delivery condition and the evidence are what surface it.
Common misunderstanding
Verified identity is read as guaranteed performance.
What to check before acting
- Write conditions that describe what good delivery looks like.
- Name who confirms each condition.