Who controls Jurassic Depot trust scores?

Trust scores are calculated by platform formulas. Sellers, buyers, and sponsors do not set or override score algorithms.

Are expert reviews independent?

Yes. Experts set their own conclusions within the platform framework and must disclose conflicts of interest.

Who decides dispute outcomes?

Platform admins resolve disputes from evidence submitted by buyers and sellers, with audited decision records.

Marketplace Governance

How Jurassic Depot is governed. Trust depends on clear rules about who decides what. No single party controls everything.

Separation of powers: Trust scores are automated. Expert reviews are independent. Admin decisions are audited. Sponsors don't control policy. Critics are publicly heard.

What	Who Decides	How It Works
Trust scoring algorithms	Platform	Provenance, authenticity, documentation, legal risk, and price confidence scores are calculated automatically by platform formulas. Not influenced by sellers, buyers, or sponsors.
Expert review standards	Experts (independent)	Experts set their own review criteria and conclusions. Platform provides framework but does not dictate outcomes. Experts must disclose conflicts of interest.
Provenance firewall rules	Platform + Legal	Country restrictions, blocked origins, and required documentation set by platform based on fossil laws and legal counsel. Updated when laws change.
Listing approval	Platform (admin + auto)	Auto-checked against firewall rules. Flagged listings require admin review. High-value and high-risk listings require enhanced review.
Dispute resolution	Platform (admin)	Buyers file disputes with evidence. Sellers respond with packing documentation. Admin resolves based on evidence. Appeals to senior admin.
Marketplace fees	Platform	10% marketplace fee, buyer protection (2-5%), and all other fees are set by platform and published transparently. No hidden fees. No variable pricing per seller.
Expert review pricing	Experts + Platform	Experts set their own prices within platform guidelines ($50-200). Platform takes 15%. Experts keep 85%.
Sponsorship and advertising	Platform (with rules)	All sponsors must be approved. Platform can reject any sponsor. Clear 'Sponsored' labeling. No ads conflicting with fossil laws or trust scores.
Forum and community moderation	Platform + Community	Community members flag violations. Platform moderators review and act. No off-platform deal solicitation. Expert opinions are advisory.
Policy and rule changes	Platform + Critics	Platform leadership sets policy. Critics, accountability board, and public feedback inform changes. Published on accountability page with explanations.
Seller trust capital tiers	Platform (automatic)	Seller levels (New→Verified→Trusted→Premier→Auction House→Trusted Dealer) calculated automatically from sales, ratings, dispute rate, verification status.
Buyer verification tiers	Platform (auto + ID)	Buyer tiers (Registered→Verified→Trusted→Collector→Institution) determine bid limits. ID verification, purchase history, and references determine advancement.
Preservation Fund allocation	Platform + Partner Vetting	Platform selects preservation partners. Quarterly disbursements published transparently. Fund is 5% of platform fees — neither buyer nor seller pays extra.
Fossil law content	Platform + Legal Review	Country law pages researched by platform staff and reviewed by legal counsel. Updated when laws change. Clear disclaimer on every page.
Data and privacy	Platform + User Controls	User data handled per privacy policy. Exact fossil localities stored privately (admin-only). Public locality shown at county/region level.

Why Governance Matters

In a marketplace that sells trust, governance is the product. Buyers need to know that trust scores aren't bought, experts aren't paid off, sellers can't hide violations, and sponsors don't get to rewrite the rules.

Every decision in the left column is made by the party in the middle column. No crossing the lines. No exceptions.

Public Accountability Trust Report

Marketplace Governance

How Jurassic Depot is governed. Trust depends on clear rules about who decides what. No single party controls everything.

Separation of powers: Trust scores are automated. Expert reviews are independent. Admin decisions are audited. Sponsors don't control policy. Critics are publicly heard.

What	Who Decides	How It Works
Trust scoring algorithms	Platform	Provenance, authenticity, documentation, legal risk, and price confidence scores are calculated automatically by platform formulas. Not influenced by sellers, buyers, or sponsors.
Expert review standards	Experts (independent)	Experts set their own review criteria and conclusions. Platform provides framework but does not dictate outcomes. Experts must disclose conflicts of interest.
Provenance firewall rules	Platform + Legal	Country restrictions, blocked origins, and required documentation set by platform based on fossil laws and legal counsel. Updated when laws change.
Listing approval	Platform (admin + auto)	Auto-checked against firewall rules. Flagged listings require admin review. High-value and high-risk listings require enhanced review.
Dispute resolution	Platform (admin)	Buyers file disputes with evidence. Sellers respond with packing documentation. Admin resolves based on evidence. Appeals to senior admin.
Marketplace fees	Platform	10% marketplace fee, buyer protection (2-5%), and all other fees are set by platform and published transparently. No hidden fees. No variable pricing per seller.
Expert review pricing	Experts + Platform	Experts set their own prices within platform guidelines ($50-200). Platform takes 15%. Experts keep 85%.
Sponsorship and advertising	Platform (with rules)	All sponsors must be approved. Platform can reject any sponsor. Clear 'Sponsored' labeling. No ads conflicting with fossil laws or trust scores.
Forum and community moderation	Platform + Community	Community members flag violations. Platform moderators review and act. No off-platform deal solicitation. Expert opinions are advisory.
Policy and rule changes	Platform + Critics	Platform leadership sets policy. Critics, accountability board, and public feedback inform changes. Published on accountability page with explanations.
Seller trust capital tiers	Platform (automatic)	Seller levels (New→Verified→Trusted→Premier→Auction House→Trusted Dealer) calculated automatically from sales, ratings, dispute rate, verification status.
Buyer verification tiers	Platform (auto + ID)	Buyer tiers (Registered→Verified→Trusted→Collector→Institution) determine bid limits. ID verification, purchase history, and references determine advancement.
Preservation Fund allocation	Platform + Partner Vetting	Platform selects preservation partners. Quarterly disbursements published transparently. Fund is 5% of platform fees — neither buyer nor seller pays extra.
Fossil law content	Platform + Legal Review	Country law pages researched by platform staff and reviewed by legal counsel. Updated when laws change. Clear disclaimer on every page.
Data and privacy	Platform + User Controls	User data handled per privacy policy. Exact fossil localities stored privately (admin-only). Public locality shown at county/region level.

Why Governance Matters

Every decision in the left column is made by the party in the middle column. No crossing the lines. No exceptions.