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Credibility is Clear Note's measure of trust. It grows with your participation and has no maximum.
Credibility is the reputation you build on Clear Note. It reflects your participation, contributions, and trust on the platform. Unlike a simple follower count, credibility is earned through meaningful activity — publishing, reviewing, completing your profile, and being verified.
Followers only show how many people clicked a button. Credibility shows how much you actually contribute. It's a more honest signal of trust — and it rewards people who genuinely help the community.
Every new account starts with a base amount of credibility. This means you're never at zero — you can begin participating and earning right away.
Credibility is a continuous measure of trust. There is no cap — you can keep growing to 10K, 20K, 50K, 100K and beyond. The 100K+ level is simply Clear Note's current reference point, not a limit. It helps orient new users, but everyone can exceed it.
Verification is separate from credibility. It means Clear Note has confirmed your identity or business. Verified accounts receive a 500% bonus on their credibility score. If verification is removed, the bonus is removed too — your base credibility is always preserved.
Example: Base credibility 5,000 + 500% bonus = 30,000 displayed.
Yes. Clear Note administrators can add credibility to recognize exceptional contributions, or deduct credibility for invalid, misleading, or abusive content. Every change is recorded in a transparent ledger so the system stays fair.
What does 10K+ mean?
It means the account has approximately ten thousand or more credibility points. The + indicates the displayed value is an abbreviated representation — not a cap.
Can someone go above 10K?
Absolutely. 10K is just the current reference level. Credibility has no maximum.
Why might credibility be deducted?
If a contribution is found to be invalid, misleading, abusive, or otherwise problematic, an administrator may deduct credibility. This keeps the system fair for everyone.
Is credibility the same as verification?
No. Verification is a separate badge (✓) confirming your identity. Credibility (◆) is the reputation you build through participation. They work together but are distinct.
Is business credibility the same as its rating?
No. A business's rating (e.g. 4.7/5) reflects customer reviews. Its credibility (e.g. 2.4K+) reflects its participation and trust on Clear Note. They are separate metrics.
