TrustScore Methodology

A weighted, confidence-adjusted score across six institutional dimensions

Every vendor is evaluated using auditable evidence. Weights adapt to industry. Confidence is always disclosed.

Score dimensions

How TrustScore is composed

Identity
weight 15%

Composite of primary evidence, third-party attestation, network signals and analyst review.

Sector median 96%
Performance
weight 25%

Composite of primary evidence, third-party attestation, network signals and analyst review.

Sector median 74%
Compliance
weight 20%

Composite of primary evidence, third-party attestation, network signals and analyst review.

Sector median 88%
Financial
weight 15%

Composite of primary evidence, third-party attestation, network signals and analyst review.

Sector median 62%
Reputation
weight 15%

Composite of primary evidence, third-party attestation, network signals and analyst review.

Sector median 81%
Relationships
weight 10%

Composite of primary evidence, third-party attestation, network signals and analyst review.

Sector median 70%
Confidence

Every score includes an explicit confidence

Confidence measures the density, freshness and independence of underlying evidence. A high score with low confidence is surfaced as such — never inflated.

Evidence density
84%
Signal freshness
92%
Source independence
71%
Analyst review
68%
Safeguards

Protecting integrity of the network

Review authenticity

Only verified buyers on completed projects may submit reviews. All reviews carry provenance.

Bias controls

Peer benchmarking and anomaly detection surface reputation manipulation attempts.

Dispute rights

Vendors may formally contest signals; disputes are logged transparently.

Analyst oversight

Human analysts adjudicate edge cases and audit automated decisions.