- Pelaut Connect.

What is this?

The Agency Reputation Score (ARS) helps you find trustworthy recruitment agencies on PelautConnect. Agencies earn points by completing their profiles, maintaining transparency, and successfully placing seafarers.

Badge Levels

○	Unverified	0-49 points	New or incomplete profile
✓	Verified	50-69 points	Legal documents verified
✓✓	Trusted	70-84 points	Proven track record
★★★	Top Trusted	85-100 points	Excellent reputation

How Scores Are Calculated

📋 Legal Verification (30 pts) Valid business documents verified by admin
👤 Profile Completeness (15 pts) Complete agency information and contact details
🔍 Recruitment Transparency (15 pts) Clear recruitment process and fee policies
⚡ Activity & Responsiveness (15 pts) Active job posts and quick responses
🎯 Placement Performance (15 pts) Successful seafarer placements
⚠️ Compliance (0 to -10 pts) Penalties for violations or complaints

Why It Matters

This system helps protect seafarers from fraudulent agencies and ensures you're working with reputable, transparent recruiters. Higher scores mean:

✅ Legally verified business
✅ Transparent recruitment process
✅ Active and responsive agency
✅ Proven placement success
✅ No serious violations

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