A badge that's earned. Not bought.

Behind every badge, 15 years of snow operations powered by FolloSOFT. Two tiers, concrete criteria, verified every season — so that "certified" actually means something.

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Two tiers of trust.

All Guardians are verified. The Certified tier adds history, audited references and a response commitment.

Accredited

The entry tier — already demanding.

Legally incorporated business, verified

Liability insurance in force

Operations tracked in real time with FolloTRAC

Fleet & equipment declared to the network

TOP TIER

Certified

Audited every season.

All Accredited criteria, plus:

Minimum 3 winters of operating history

Audited client references

Reply rate under 48 h on requests

How the audit works.

Legal check

Business existence, registration and liability insurance confirmed against public records.

Operating data

Real snow-removal history, measured via FolloTRAC — routes, jobs, completed seasons.

Client references

Validated client contacts and verified satisfaction for access to the Certified tier.

Decision & renewal

Tier assigned, then re-assessed every season. The badge can be revoked if no longer earned.

What the badge guarantees the client.

A real, legal and insured company — not an anonymous phone number.

A verifiable operating history, not promises.

A recourse: a misused badge can be reported and revoked.

Questions about certification.

Can the badge be bought?

No. Accreditation rests on verified criteria. Companies fund the program, but no payment replaces verification.

How often are Guardians re-verified?

Every season. Insurance, history and references are re-assessed before the badge is renewed.

What if a Guardian doesn't deliver?

Report it from their profile. Every report is reviewed and can lead to suspension or revocation of the badge.

Ready to trust a Guardian?

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