TrustGate for Business
Build Unshakable Trust
Build Unshakable Trust
with the TrustGate
Verified Badge
A simple, powerful way for Indian businesses to prove their legitimacy and win more customers. 100% free for our first 1,000 partners.
No credit card
Free for first 1,000
Admin verified
Live dynamic badge
Compact Seal
TRUSTGATE
Verified Business
★★★★★
4.8 · 124 reviews
Social Proof Bar
Verified Sticker
TrustGate Verified
The Problem
The Trust Gap in the Indian Market
Indian consumers are more cautious than ever. Service scams, fake listings, and ghost businesses have made buyers hesitant. A business with a Verified status on TrustGate is not just another listing — it is a business that stands behind its work.
73%
of Indian online shoppers check reviews before making a purchase decision
2x
more likely to convert when a verified trust signal is present at checkout
1k
businesses will receive the TrustGate badge at zero cost as founding partners
Why It Works
Why Verification Matters
Lower Bounce Rates
Visitors stay longer when they see an independent trust signal. The badge tells them — before they read a single review — that this business is real and accountable.
Higher Conversion
Turn “just looking” into “adding to cart” by removing the fear of being scammed. Trust signals at checkout are one of the highest-ROI additions any Indian D2C brand can make.
Competitive Edge
Stand out from competitors who hide their reviews or stay unverified. Transparency is a competitive advantage most Indian businesses are still ignoring.
The Badge
Meet the TrustGate Badge: Your Digital Seal of Honesty
It is not a static image. It is a live, dynamic link that connects your website visitors directly to your TrustGate profile — updating in real time.
01
Real-Time Social Proof
The badge does not just sit there. It shows your latest star rating and the number of verified reviews you have earned. It is a living proof of your service quality, always current.
02
SEO Benefits for Your Website
Search engines love structured data. By embedding the badge, you help search crawlers verify the relationship between your domain and your independent reviews — which can improve ranking for “Your Business + Reviews” keywords.
03
Zero Performance Impact
Our badge script is under 4KB, loads asynchronously, and is served via CDN. It will never slow your site down or affect your Core Web Vitals score.
Live Badge Preview
TRUSTGATE
Verified Business
★★★★★
4.8 · 124 reviews
TrustGate Verified
Updates automatically from TrustGate
The Advantage
Why TrustGate? The Zero-Cost Advantage
Most global review platforms gatekeep their best trust tools behind expensive monthly plans. We believe trust should not be a pay-to-play game.
Free for Founding Partners — Paid After That
Most global platforms charge between ₹3,000 and ₹15,000 per month for basic trust tools. The TrustGate badge is a paid tier — but the first 1,000 businesses get it free for life. We are giving this window to early partners because we want to build something real, not extract revenue from businesses still finding their footing.
Built for the Indian Ecosystem
Unlike international platforms, we understand the local market. Our verification process accepts GST registration, MCA details, and government-issued business documents. Our badges are designed to look professional on Indian D2C sites, service portfolios, agency pages, and regional storefronts.
Honest Reviews, Always
Having a badge does not give you the power to delete reviews you dislike. The badge signals that you are confident in your service. It is a commitment to transparency, not a shield from accountability.
First-Mover Advantage
We will charge for this feature once our database reaches 1,000 verified businesses. Businesses that join now will be locked in at ₹0 as founding partners. After that, pricing will apply to new applicants only.
A note on pricing: Trustpilot charges USD $250/month for basic business features. Google’s review tools require ad spend to be effective. TrustGate’s badge is a paid tier — but free for life for the first 1,000 founding partners. If you are reading this, that window is still open.
The Fairness Guarantee
We Protect Brands. We Also Protect Reviewers.
We Protect Brands. We Also Protect Reviewers.
That Is What Makes TrustGate Different.
TrustGate is not a reputation management service. We do not work for brands. We do not suppress reviews. We are an independent platform — and that independence is the only reason our badge means anything.
What Badge Holders Get
TrustGate guarantees that fake negative reviews will not go live on your profile. Coordinated attacks, competitor sabotage, bot campaigns — none of these will damage your rating on TrustGate.
Badge holders gain access to the Bilateral Review Escrow Protocol — TrustGate's transaction verification system. When a negative review is submitted on your profile, the Protocol verifies whether a genuine transaction actually took place before the review is published. The mechanism is confidential — but the guarantee is real.
Your rating reflects real customers — not coordinated attacks.
The Distinction That Matters
TrustGate does not stop negative reviews.
TrustGate stops fake negative reviews.
Fake attacks — blocked
Genuine complaints — always published
TrustGate — neutral referee
Get Started
How to Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
No lengthy forms. No waiting weeks. The whole process takes under 10 minutes.
1
Claim Your Profile
Search for your business on TrustGate and click “Claim This Business.” Submit basic verification — GST registration, MCA details, or any government-issued business proof that confirms you are the rightful owner.
2
Verify Your Details
Our team manually reviews your documents. Once your claim is approved, your profile is marked as verified — giving your business a credible foundation on the platform.
Manual admin review3
Embed Your Badge
Once verified, click “Apply for TrustGate Badge” on your profile. After admin approval, you receive an email with your personal embed code — copy a single line of HTML and paste it into your checkout page, footer, or contact page.
Single line of code
Badge Styles
Choose the Style That Fits Your Brand
TRUSTGATE
Verified Business
★★★★★
4.8 · 124 reviews
The Compact Seal
Perfect for footers and sidebar widgets. Small footprint, strong signal.
Footer · SidebarThe Social Proof Bar
A horizontal bar showing your rating and review count. Best placed above checkout.
Checkout · HomepageTrustGate Verified
The Verified Sticker
A subtle, modern badge for checkout and Contact Us pages. Works on dark backgrounds.
Contact · Checkout
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for Owners
Is it really free?
The TrustGate badge is a paid tier. However, the first 1,000 verified businesses — our founding partners — get it free for life. No trial period, no hidden charges, no expiry. Once the platform crosses 1,000 verified businesses, new applicants move to a paid plan. Founding partners are locked in at ₹0 permanently. There are no exceptions to this.
Can I remove a negative review if I have a badge?
No. Having a badge does not give you the right to delete reviews. Trust is only built through transparency and professional responses. If a review genuinely violates our Community Guidelines, you can flag it for admin review. But “I don’t like this review” is not a valid reason for removal.
Does the code slow down my site?
No. Our badge script is lightweight — under 4KB — loads asynchronously, and is served through a fast CDN. It will have zero impact on your page load speeds, Lighthouse scores, or Core Web Vitals.
What documents do I need to get verified?
To claim your business, you need to provide basic proof of ownership — a GST registration certificate, MCA company registration, or any government-issued business document that confirms you are the rightful owner or operator of the listed business.
Can I use the badge on multiple pages?
Yes. Your single embed code can be placed anywhere on your website — footer, checkout, about page, contact page. Each placement shows the same live data pulled directly from your TrustGate profile.
What happens after 1,000 partners?
Once the free tier is full, new badge applications will move to a paid plan. Pricing has not been finalised yet — but it will be significantly cheaper than any international alternative. Existing founding partners will never be charged.
Does TrustGate side with brands over reviewers?
No — and this distinction is fundamental to how TrustGate works. TrustGate is an independent platform. We do not work for brands. Badge holders gain protection from fake negative reviews — not from genuine customer complaints. A real customer with a real grievance always has a fair, protected path to publish their review on TrustGate. No badge, no subscription, no payment gives a brand the ability to remove or suppress a genuine review.
What exactly does “fake negative review protection” mean?
Badge holders benefit from the Bilateral Review Escrow Protocol — TrustGate’s transaction verification system. When a negative review is submitted on a badge holder’s profile, the Protocol verifies whether a genuine transaction took place before the review is published. We do not publicly disclose the specific mechanism — this protects its integrity. What we can say is: if a transaction is confirmed, the review is published immediately and the brand cannot dispute it. If a transaction cannot be confirmed, the reviewer still has a fair path to submit their review with supporting evidence, which our team reviews manually.
What if a customer bought from Amazon, Flipkart, or an offline store — not directly from us?
TrustGate accounts for this. Customers who purchased through third-party marketplaces or offline channels can still submit a negative review by uploading their receipt or order confirmation as proof. Our team manually reviews the evidence and publishes the review if it is genuine. No genuine customer is ever blocked simply because they did not buy directly from the brand’s website.
Is there an NDA involved in the badge process?
Yes. Badge holders sign a Partner Non-Disclosure Agreement as part of the activation process. The NDA covers confidentiality around TrustGate’s internal verification mechanisms. It is a digital agreement signed directly in your dashboard — no printing or scanning required. It is legally valid under the Indian Information Technology Act, 2000.
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