Human-Approved Certification™
Review Criteria
Human-Approved Certification™ is awarded to nonfiction books that demonstrate clear human authorship, original thinking, and editorial care.
Each submission is reviewed manually by an experienced nonfiction author. Certification is granted only when a book meets the criteria below.
1. Authorship & Originality
To qualify, the book must:
- Be written primarily by the submitting author
- Reflect original thinking, structure, and voice
- Go beyond generic or mass-produced content
Responsible use of tools (including AI) is permitted, but the book must not read as automated, templated, or assembled without meaningful human input.
2. Depth & Substance
Certified books show evidence of:
- Genuine subject knowledge or lived experience
- Thoughtful organization and development of ideas
- Content that provides real value to the intended reader
Books created primarily to exploit trends, keywords, or publishing volume — without depth or care — do not qualify.
3. Editorial Care & Readability
The manuscript should demonstrate:
- Clear structure and logical flow
- Reasonable editing and proofreading
- Readability appropriate for the intended audience
The book does not need to be traditionally published or “perfect,” but it must show care and professionalism.
4. Transparency & Integrity
Authors must:
- Have the right to submit the manuscript for review
- Accurately represent authorship and tool usage
- Submit the same version of the book that is being sold or distributed
Misrepresentation may result in rejection or revocation of certification.
5. Overall Reader Trust Signal
Final approval is based on a holistic assessment of whether the book:
- Signals trust to readers in an AI-crowded marketplace
- Reflects intentional, human-led creation
- Meets the spirit — not just the letter — of this certification
What This Certification Is Not
For clarity, Human-Approved Certification™ is not:
- An AI-detection or scanning service
- A guarantee of zero AI usage
- A measure of sales performance or popularity
- A traditional editorial review or endorsement
Review Outcomes
- Certification decisions are typically made within 3–5 business days
- Not all submissions are approved
- Review fees are non-refundable, as they cover manual assessment time
Authors are welcome to revise and resubmit in the future.