Trust & visibility
Two markers, two different meanings
Verified Member
TierLinQ has reviewed the entrepreneur or business and confirmed it meets TierLinQ's standards. It is earned through our review process and appears on every verified profile — including members with free Verified. Verification eligibility is part of free registration and can never be purchased.
Premium Member
The member has chosen to become a Premium Member for added visibility, reach, and opportunities — priority placement, featured eligibility, and promotion. It says nothing more about legitimacy than the check already does.
TierLinQ team
The T-mark means the profile belongs to a member of the TierLinQ team — the platform's founder. It shows affiliation only and is separate from verification and Premium, which are earned the same way for everyone.
A profile can display a teal ✓ (Verified Member) or a gold ✓ (Premium Member — which also means verified).
“TierLinQ Verified confirms that specified identity and business-registration information has been reviewed by TierLinQ.”
Verification does not guarantee business quality, financial stability, licensing, or conduct. Always do your own due diligence before engaging any business.
What we review
- 1
US operation confirmed
We confirm the business is based in and actively operating within the United States.
- 2
Ownership proof
We review documentation showing the business is majority-owned or co-founded by an eligible entrepreneur.
- 3
Identity check
We confirm the identity of the owner or co-founder submitting the listing.
- 4
Self-attested heritage
The founder attests to their African birth or descent, including diaspora heritage.
- 5
Evidence of a legitimate operating business
We look for real-world signs of operation such as registration, a website, customers, or reviews.
Join the TierLinQ community
Apply for free Verified status and earn the Verified check through review.