The Integrity Framework Directory
A trust signal for sub-enterprise AI tools, where SOC 2 does not apply.
The Integrity Framework is a published standard for product trustworthiness. The directory lists products evaluated against it, with a tier badge per listing. Buyers use it to vet AI tools when SOC 2 is the wrong shape. Founders use it to demonstrate framework conformance for their segment.
Two tiers
Each listing carries one of two tier badges. The framework specifies the gates for each.
Bronze
Public INTEGRITY.md at repo or product website, with all six Layer 1 vetoes self-mapped. About half a day of honest reflection for a thoughtful founder.
Silver
Bronze, plus one of: integrity-cli green against the public repo, or a public methodology page with versioned changelog. Founder picks the credential that fits the product shape.
Gold is deferred to a future framework version. The directory will not retrofit a tier no one at this segment can reach.
How a listing gets here
- Founder submits the listing with the required artifact links.
- Startvest reads the INTEGRITY.md and verifies the tier credential.
- Approved listings publish. Rejected listings get specific feedback.
- Quarterly re-scans. Framework version bumps trigger re-verification.
- Failed re-scans downgrade or delist with a public note.
Review SLA: 14 calendar days from submission to first response.
What this is not
- Not a SOC 2 substitute. Different segment, different signal.
- Not a rating platform. The tier IS the rating.
- Not a comparison site. Listings stand alone.
- Not a paid placement. No founder pays to be listed.