About - Trusted Vendor Guild

About TVG

We Don't Sell Exposure. We Verify Credibility.

The Trusted Vendor Guild is an independent recognition body, not a marketplace, not a lead generator,
and not a review site. We exist to bring clarity to crowded markets by identifying vendors who actually deliver.

Trusted Vendor Guild

Independent Credentialing Organization

Our recognition is selective by design. We evaluate vendors on service quality, reliability, customer experience, and professional integrity. If you meet the standard, you earn the credential. If you don't, you get your money back. It's that straightforward.

Vendors recognized by the Trusted Vendor Guild

What We Stand For

Our Standards

The principles behind every evaluation we conduct and
every credential we issue.

Independence

We have no ownership, partnership, or financial relationship with the vendors we recognize. Our evaluations are objective and unbiased.

Integrity

Recognition is earned through structured review, not purchased through advertising spend. We don't sell exposure or endorsements.

Accountability

Recognition can be suspended or revoked. We hold credentialed vendors to an ongoing standard because the credential must mean something.

Vendors Evaluated

500+

Application Approval Standard

Selective

Industries Served

All

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about TVG recognition,
the evaluation process, and what happens after you apply.

No. Payment does not influence the outcome of the evaluation. Recognition is awarded only if you meet the applicable criteria for your selected level. If your application is not approved, you receive a full refund of the application fee plus a $50 Visa gift card to compensate you for your time. Applying is entirely risk-free.

Vendors are evaluated through a structured review process covering business identity verification, operational continuity, customer experience signals, complaint patterns, transparency, and consistency between stated policies and observable practices. The specific weight of each category may vary depending on vendor type.

Yes. While vendors are often submitted for consideration by peers, TVG accepts applications from any qualifying vendor through the Recognition Levels page. All applicants must submit accurate information and agree to the evaluation standards. Not all applicants are approved, which is what makes the recognition meaningful.

You receive a full refund of your application fee and an additional $50 Visa gift card sent digitally to the email on file. We never want to waste a vendor's time, so even denied applicants are compensated.

No. The Trusted Vendor Guild operates independently and does not maintain ownership interests, partnerships, or control relationships with any recognized vendor. This independence is what gives the credential its weight.

All recognition is issued on an annual basis tied to the applicable recognition year. Recognition assets, trademark licenses, and public listings remain active for the duration of the recognition period. Recognition may be suspended or revoked if TVG becomes aware that applicable standards are no longer being met.

Your Reputation Deserves More Than a Star Rating

Apply for TVG recognition today. If you're not approved, you'll receive a full refund of your application fee plus a $50 Visa gift card. Zero risk. All upside.

Apply for Recognition