Applies To
Marketplaces, Agencies, Platforms
Platform Participation in I-CIL
Licensing, Neutrality & Economic Model
Who Can Join I-CIL
I-CIL is neutral infrastructure, not a growth tool for any single platform.
This framework applies to entities that wish to integrate I-CIL scores into their commercial operations:
- Influencer marketplaces
- Talent agencies
- Creator management platforms
- Advertising platforms
Participation is licensed, not open. All participants operate under identical governance constraints.
Rights of a Licensed Platform
Authorized Actions
- Issue I-CIL scores for eligible influencers
- Submit standardized influencer activity signals
- Trigger deterministic score recalculations
- Submit disputes with structured evidence
- Query public verification APIs
Strictly Prohibited
- Modify scores
- Override methodology
- Influence governance
- View internal credibility weights
- Submit subjective or free-text evaluations
Why I-CIL Uses a Licensing Model
Participation is paid. Influence is not for sale.
The licensing model serves three critical security functions:
- Prevents abuse, spam, and manipulation by requiring verified identity
- Enforces accountability and strict legal auditability
- Separates commercial usage funding from the authority of scoring
The I-CIL model is structurally comparable to:
- Stock exchanges
- Credit bureaus
- Data registries
A. Annual Participation License
License fees grant access, not control.
Any platform that issues scores, submits activity, or triggers recalculation must hold an active annual license. This license is contractual, renewable, and governance-bound.
| Participant Type | Illustrative Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Small agency | ₹2–5 lakh |
| Mid-size marketplace | ₹10–25 lakh |
| Large platform | ₹50 lakh+ |
Key Characteristics
- Predictable costs
- Recurring annually
- Contractual obligation
B. Usage-Based Fees
Revenue scales naturally with adoption. This mirrors per-credit-check pricing used by credit bureaus.
In addition to the license, platforms pay strictly for actual system usage:
- ₹X per score anchoring
- ₹Y per verification API call
- ₹Z per dispute submission
C. Enterprise Verification & Compliance Access
Brands pay to read, verify, and audit — never to change outcomes.
This tier applies to brands, auditors, and enterprises that consume data but do not generate influential signals.
- Bulk score verification
- Compliance reports
- Audit-ready exports
- Off-chain risk dashboards
Neutrality Is Structurally Enforced
No participant can buy a better score.
Decoupled Revenue
Revenue flows are completely decoupled from scoring outcomes.
Independent Governance
Governance bodies are contractually and financially independent.
Blockchain Anchoring
Immutable anchoring prevents silent or retroactive changes.
Uniform Rules
All platforms, regardless of size, operate under identical rules.
How to Join I-CIL
Joining is deliberate, not instant. All platforms are reviewed.
1
Review
Platform eligibility review
2
Agreement
License agreement execution
3
Onboarding
Technical onboarding & API keys
4
Acknowledge
Governance acknowledgment
5
Access
Production access granted
I-CIL exists as neutral credibility infrastructure.
Platforms participate through licensing.
Scores remain independent, deterministic, and publicly verifiable.