Certification process
How it works
Five steps from free self-assessment to a verified Charter Mark on the public register. Each step is discrete — you can start with just the free assessment and decide later.
- Step 1Free · ~5 min
Free five-minute self-assessment
Answer our 10-point Human Values Framework questionnaire — no account, no payment, nothing. You get an instant readiness score, an EU AI Act risk classification, and a recommended Charter Mark tier. This result is yours; Sacred Logic™ never sees it unless you choose to share it.
Start the assessment → - Step 2Your decision
Choose a tier and apply
If your score qualifies for a tier, select Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum — your assessment gives a recommendation but you can discuss the best fit with us. Pay the annual certification fee to open a human review. There is no upfront consultation fee.
See tiers and fees → - Step 31–5 business days
Human validation by a Sacred Logic™ assessor
A Sacred Logic™ assessor reviews your AI system against the 10 Human Values Framework points. You supply documentation; the assessor asks questions where needed. This is what distinguishes a Charter Mark from a self-declaration — every mark is backed by a documented human review against the published framework.
- Step 4On passing
Receive your certificate
On passing, you receive a certificate with a unique ID (for example SL-2026-0001) and an expiry date. The certificate is verifiable by any third party on the public register or via the verify tool — the mark carries credibility precisely because it can be checked.
See how verification works → - Step 5Renewed annually
Listed on the public register
Your organisation appears on the Sacred Logic™ Charter Mark Register — a publicly searchable list that buyers, partners, and regulators can consult. Marks are renewed annually; lapsed or revoked marks are shown as such, preserving the register's integrity for those relying on it.
Browse the public register →
Alternative route
Compliance Fast Track
If your organisation already holds documented EU AI Act conformity — including a CE mark and Declaration of Conformity, an ISO/IEC 42001 certification, or a signed self-declaration — you may be eligible for the Compliance Fast Track. Sacred Logic™ assesses only Human Values Framework points 8–10; points 1–7 are accepted on the strength of your existing compliance evidence (checked documentarily). The register marks Fast Track entries clearly so third parties can see which route was used.
Read the Fast Track FAQ →The Charter Mark is a voluntary AI assurance scheme consistent with Article 95 of the EU AI Act — not a statutory conformity assessment. Certification does not constitute regulatory approval by any governmental authority. See the Certification Rules and Human Values Framework for full detail.