What "Verified Buyer" actually means

A "Verified Buyer" badge on OpenRated means we have a cryptographic or email-based confirmation that the reviewer interacted with the business.

The verification happens one of three ways: a tracked invite link sent by the business after a purchase, an email confirmation matching an order ID, or a one-time receipt upload.

We never share order details with the business. We only confirm that an interaction happened.

Unverified reviews stay public — they remain a valid part of the conversation, just clearly labeled.