ScholarVault audit scores are informational tools based on publicly available data. They are not definitive legal judgements, academic endorsements, or financial advice. Do not rely on any single score as your sole basis for a decision.
ScholarVault uses an automated 18-point engine that analyses publicly available information including domain registration records, indexing claims, payment system transparency, refund policies, and venue documentation. Our scores reflect signals present at the time of audit.
Conference information changes. A score of "High-Risk" today does not mean the conference will always be high-risk. A score of "Safe" today does not guarantee the conference cannot become problematic after the audit date. We strongly recommend verifying critical information directly with the conference organisers and through official indexing databases before making payment decisions.
Nothing on ScholarVault constitutes legal, financial, academic, or professional advice. The platform is an informational tool only. We are not lawyers, certified financial advisors, or academic accreditation bodies. Decisions to submit papers, pay registration fees, or seek reimbursements are entirely your own responsibility.
While we make every effort to maintain accurate, current data in our threat database and audit engine, we cannot guarantee completeness or absolute accuracy. Errors may exist. If you believe a specific data point in your audit is factually incorrect, please use our Dispute & Score Review procedure.
ScholarVault audits analyse third-party conference websites. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any conference website we audit. Links to external sites are provided for reference only.
A positive trust score (Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Verified) from ScholarVault does not constitute an endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation of any conference. It indicates that the publicly available signals at the time of audit did not raise integrity concerns.
ScholarVault is not responsible for any financial loss, academic setback, or reputational harm arising from reliance on audit results. The responsibility for verifying conference legitimacy before making payment or submission decisions rests with the researcher.
Trust scores may be updated as new information becomes available or our audit methodology improves. Historical scores are archived and may differ from current scores for the same URL. Always run a fresh audit before making a decision.