THE SPHERECARD DOCTRINE

Introduction

The SphereCard Doctrine is the foundation of SphereCard’s trust‑based professional identity system. It defines how credibility is built through real interactions, how identity travels responsibly, and how professionals are discovered without algorithms or advertising. The SphereCard Doctrine guides every part of the platform — from testimony to discovery to accountability.

To see how these principles show up in practice, explore Find My SphereCard or learn how the doctrine supports public‑sector trust through SphereCard for Cities & Governments.

1. Trust Comes From Real Interactions

Trust is created when real people share real experiences.
The SphereCard Doctrine formalizes this natural process without distorting it.

For global context on digital trust, see the World Economic Forum’s work on trust in the digital economy (source: ).

2. Identity Is the Foundation

A professional is more than a listing.
SphereCard makes identity portable, shareable, and discoverable — a core belief of the SphereCard Doctrine.

This aligns with international principles on digital identity, such as those outlined by the OECD (source: ).

3. Testimony Over Ratings

Compliments, complaints, and resolutions reveal real experiences.
SphereCard replaces ratings with human‑centered testimony — a central pillar of the SphereCard Doctrine.

4. Discovery Should Be Human, Not Algorithmic

SphereCard does not rank, boost, or manipulate visibility.
Discovery grows through real connections and shared SphereCards.

5. Visibility Should Not Be Pay‑to‑Play

Professionals should not have to buy trust.
SphereCard keeps visibility fair, transparent, and share‑driven.

6. Accountability Should Be Structured, Not Punitive

The Resolution System supports professionalism and protects trust without overreach.
This structured approach is part of the SphereCard Doctrine and ensures fairness for both professionals and clients.

7. Growth Should Strengthen Trust

Every share, every testimony, every resolution reinforces credibility.
Growth within the SphereCard Doctrine strengthens trust rather than diluting it.

8. SphereCard Is Infrastructure, Not a Marketplace

SphereCard is a trust layer — not a directory, not a social network, not an ad platform.
This distinction is essential to the SphereCard Doctrine.

9. Trust Must Travel Responsibly

A SphereCard is a portable introduction.
Trust is passed, not broadcast.

10. SphereCard Strengthens Communities

SphereCard helps cities, neighborhoods, and local economies thrive through transparent, human‑driven trust.
Learn how this philosophy powers real‑world impact in SphereCard for Cities & Governments.

Closing Statement

The SphereCard Doctrine is more than a philosophy — it is the infrastructure behind trust‑based discovery. It ensures that real people can introduce real professionals through real experiences, without algorithms, ads, or artificial ranking.

THE DOCTRINE IN ONE SENTENCE

SphereCard is a trust‑based professional identity system that lets real people introduce real professionals through real experiences — without algorithms, ads, or artificial ranking.