Canonical page: https://verifiedhuman.info/faq Reviewed library edition: 2026-10-29 Questions, answered Questions, answered Questions, answered # What would you like to know? Joining, using AI, and knowing where the line is. Start with your question. ## Start here ## What is VerifiedHuman? VerifiedHuman is the standard for human creativity. Creators agree to the standard for their field and use the mark on work that meets it. The mark makes a personal commitment visible: a human stands behind this work. ## Is VerifiedHuman for me? If human creativity matters to you—and you want your audience to know how your work was made—yes. We’re matchmakers, not missionaries. We’re connecting people who already care about human creativity. Membership gives you a shared standard, the mark, and a place in the Collective. It does not promise bookings, sales, or protection from competition. ## Is this an AI detector? No. We do not scan a file and assign a probability that it is human-made. Certification begins with the creator’s commitment. Questions about a work are questions about the actual creative process. [How the mark differs from an AI detector.](https://verifiedhuman.info/verifiedhuman-vs-ai-detection) ## Do I have to reject AI to join? No. You can use AI and be a member. Put the mark on work that meets your field’s standard. AI can help, but the essential creative contribution must still be yours. [Explore the Human–AI Spectrum.](https://verifiedhuman.info/human-ai-spectrum) ## Membership ## How do I join? [Choose your field](https://verifiedhuman.info/join), read its standard and definitions, and complete the commitment form. Education has a classroom framework. Educators who want to label their own creative work join through the relevant creative field. Schools and other institutions use the organization standard. ## What does membership include? Members can use the mark on work that meets their field’s standard, get the [logos and brand guide](https://verifiedhuman.info/brand), and be listed in the [Collective](https://verifiedhuman.info/collective). The definitions help you explain how you made the work. ## What does it cost? Membership is free. You can support us with a one-time or monthly gift, or join without giving. The same standard, mark, and resources are available either way. [See the support options.](https://verifiedhuman.info/support) ## How long does membership last? Creative and organization memberships renew each year. Existing lifetime memberships stay lifetime. Advocate membership is lifetime, with no renewal. We have not routinely asked members to renew. The annual policy still applies, and we will give members clear notice as renewal is put into practice. A request for financial support is not a renewal notice. Giving is optional and does not change your membership terms. ## Can I join from outside the United States? Yes. VerifiedHuman welcomes creators and organizations worldwide. The same field standards apply wherever you work. ## The work and the mark ## Where can I find the definitions? Tap an underlined term on a standard to see its meaning. You can also hover over it or reach it with your keyboard. Choose “Read the full definition” to go deeper. Read the full definitions for your field: - [Writers](https://verifiedhuman.info/definitions-for-writers) - [Visual artists](https://verifiedhuman.info/definitions-for-visual-artists) - [Musicians](https://verifiedhuman.info/definitions-for-musicians) - [Voice actors](https://verifiedhuman.info/definitions-for-voice-actors) - [Content creators](https://verifiedhuman.info/definitions-for-content-creators) For organizations, see [the terms in the organization standard](https://verifiedhuman.info/org#terms). For education, explore [the Human–AI Spectrum](https://verifiedhuman.info/human-ai-spectrum) and [the classroom framework](https://verifiedhuman.info/edu#framework). ## Where is the line between AI assistance and AI authorship? The Human–AI Spectrum describes five levels. Work at VH3, VH4, or VH5 can carry the mark when it meets the field’s requirements. A prompt and a few edits are not enough. The human contribution must be substantial: the writing, image, composition, performance, or production. Voice acting requires a human performance. Read your field’s definitions before using the mark. ## Can I use AI to translate my writing? Yes. A human-written original retains its qualification through AI translation when that use is clearly disclosed. Tell readers that they are reading an AI translation. This does not make an AI-written original human-authored. [Read the translation guidance.](https://verifiedhuman.info/definitions-for-writers/#ai-translation) ## What about sentence rewriting or an AI-generated draft? Editorial help can remain human writing when your ideas, meaning, and voice remain yours and you review the result. Generating a paragraph from a prompt is different: you must substantially reauthor it in your own voice. There is no percentage of changed words that makes this automatic. [Read the Writers definitions.](https://verifiedhuman.info/definitions-for-writers) ## Where should I disclose AI assistance? Tell people what you made and what AI did. Put the explanation where they can find it: credits, a description, liner notes, release notes, or a linked page about the work. Metadata can help, but readers should not need special software to find the explanation. ## Does the mark mean the work is better? It tells an audience something about how the work was made. It is not a rating of taste, skill, or artistic merit. People who value human creativity can use that information to make their own choice. ## Trust and accountability ## What happens if someone misuses the mark? Members are responsible for applying the mark honestly. A concern can lead to respectful questions about how the work was made, clarification of the standard, or action on membership and use of the mark. If you have a specific concern, [contact us](https://verifiedhuman.info/contact) with the work and the reason for your concern. ## Do you review members’ work? We may review work at any time, select samples at random, and involve an independent reviewer when needed. Independent sample reviews have been used occasionally. We do not inspect every file or monitor every project. The creator remains responsible for using the mark honestly. ## How does VerifiedHuman relate to C2PA? C2PA develops standards for recording a file’s origin and edits. VerifiedHuman provides a standard for the human work behind it. We are a C2PA Contributor Member. That does not mean every work carrying our mark has Content Credentials. [More about our membership.](https://verifiedhuman.info/about#c2pa) ## Why did VerifiedHuman begin? As generative AI became widely available, it became harder to know whether the work in front of us had been made by a person. That matters to people who value the practice, experience, and judgment behind human work. Micah Voraritskul started VerifiedHuman in 2023 to help those people and human creators find each other through a shared, visible standard. [Read our story.](https://verifiedhuman.info/our-story) ## How can I reach you? Use the [contact form](https://verifiedhuman.info/contact) or email [info@verifiedhuman.info](mailto:info@verifiedhuman.info). Questions about joining, a particular work, partnerships, and the standard are welcome. ## Where can I see practical examples? The [writer examples](https://verifiedhuman.info/verifiedhuman-for-writers) cover editing your own draft, polishing generated text, and disclosing translation. The [voice-acting examples](https://verifiedhuman.info/verifiedhuman-for-voice-actors) distinguish human performances with production assistance from synthetic or cloned speech. These hypothetical illustrations explain the existing requirements; your field’s standard and definitions govern actual work. ## Still have a question? Tell us what you are working through. [Get in touch](https://verifiedhuman.info/contact)