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Badge Usage Guide & Downloads

Accreditation badge licence terms, permitted uses, and SVG files

GCAIS accreditation badges may be used only by organizations that hold a current, valid accreditation at the corresponding tier. The badge licence is granted as part of the accreditation award and expires automatically upon accreditation lapse or revocation.

GCAIS Reviewed badge

GCAIS Reviewed

Document review completed against applicable standards

GCAIS Verified badge

GCAIS Verified

Document review and independent technical assessment

GCAIS Accredited badge

GCAIS Accredited

Full assessment; performance exceeds minimum thresholds

GCAIS Founding Member badge

GCAIS Founding Member

Charter membership; closed to new applicants

Usage Policy

Permitted Uses

  • Display on the accredited organization's own website during the accreditation period
  • Inclusion in marketing materials with contextual statement of what accreditation means
  • Reference in official communications identifying the organization as accredited
  • Linking to the organization's entry in the GCAIS directory

Not Permitted

  • Display before accreditation is formally awarded
  • Continued display after accreditation lapses or is revoked
  • Modification of badge artwork, colors, or text
  • Use implying government approval, regulatory clearance, or legal certification
  • Transfer of badge licence to another organization

Downloads and Embed Codes

Direct download and HTML embed codes are provided below. Accredited organizations may embed badges directly from the GCAIS server or download SVG files for self-hosting.

GCAIS Reviewed

For use by organizations holding current GCAIS Reviewed accreditation.

Download SVG ↓

HTML Embed Code:

<img src="https://gcais.org/assets/svg/badge-reviewed.svg" alt="GCAIS Reviewed" width="120" height="120">

GCAIS Verified

For use by organizations holding current GCAIS Verified accreditation.

Download SVG ↓

HTML Embed Code:

<img src="https://gcais.org/assets/svg/badge-verified.svg" alt="GCAIS Verified" width="120" height="120">

GCAIS Accredited

For use by organizations holding current GCAIS Accredited accreditation.

Download SVG ↓

HTML Embed Code:

<img src="https://gcais.org/assets/svg/badge-accredited.svg" alt="GCAIS Accredited" width="120" height="120">

GCAIS Founding Member

For use by current GCAIS Founding Members. Charter membership closed 2026-01-01.

Download SVG ↓

HTML Embed Code:

<img src="https://gcais.org/assets/svg/badge-founding-member.svg" alt="GCAIS Founding Member" width="120" height="120">
Badge Licence Terms The GCAIS badge licence is granted to accredited organizations for display during the accreditation period only. The licence is non-transferable and expires automatically upon accreditation lapse, revocation, or failure to renew. Unauthorized display of GCAIS badges is prohibited. GCAIS reserves the right to revoke badge licences independently of accreditation status in cases of misuse or misrepresentation.