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Brand assets, founder bios, key facts, and media inquiry contacts. Everything you need for accurate coverage of Clause5afe Systems and the independent AI certification movement.

Company Facts

Quick reference for accurate coverage. Updated April 2026.

Founded
November 2025
Headquarters
Worcester, Massachusetts
Incorporation
Delaware C-Corporation
Category
Independent AI Certification Authority
Frameworks Covered
EU AI Act · NIST AI RMF · ISO/IEC 42001 · GDPR · UNESCO
Proprietary Methodology
The Clause 5® Framework
CEO & Founder
Matthew D’Amato
Positioning
“The UL for AI”

Logos & Visual Identity

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Typography

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For Editorial Use

Approved short and long bios for the Clause5afe leadership team. Republish freely with attribution.

Matthew D’Amato

Co-Founder & CEO · Greater Boston

Short bio (40 words). Matthew D’Amato is Co-Founder and CEO of Clause5afe Systems Inc., the world’s first truly independent third-party AI certification authority. He created the proprietary Clause 5® Framework and is a leading voice on AI governance, ethics, and the regulatory landscape.

Long bio (150 words). Matthew D’Amato is one of the most consequential emerging voices in the global conversation around AI safety, ethics, and governance. As Co-Founder and CEO of Clause5afe Systems Inc., he has founded what is widely regarded as the world’s first truly independent third-party AI certification authority. With nearly three decades of experience across media, technology, and consulting, Matthew personally developed the proprietary Clause 5® Framework — a universal compliance architecture providing a single coherent structure for AI certification across the EU AI Act, NIST AI Risk Management Framework, ISO/IEC 42001, GDPR, and UNESCO guidelines. He continues to advance research and writing on AI consciousness and sentient system behavior, and actively participates in international think tanks and policy working groups focused on AI safety, governance, and regulatory architecture. He is currently booking select keynote appearances and private advisory sessions.

Press Releases

Official Clause5afe announcements. For embargoed advance notice on upcoming releases, contact the media team directly.

April 2026

Clause5afe Confirms Three-Member Ethics & Governance Advisory Board

The advisory board now includes Antonia Bierwirth (former European Commission Ethics and Scientific Evaluator), Elena Gurevich (AI & IP attorney involved in the OECD GPAI Code of Practice Working Groups), and Laura Miller (founder of MindHer).

February 2026

Clause5afe Launches Risk-Tiered Certification Pricing Model

Five revenue-based tiers introduced with a 33% pre-enforcement discount for organizations certifying ahead of EU AI Act enforcement. Designed for accessibility from startups through Fortune 100.

November 2025

Clause5afe Systems Inc. Founded as Independent AI Certification Authority

Delaware C-Corp founded in Worcester, Massachusetts, by Matthew D’Amato. The company introduces the proprietary Clause 5® Framework as a single coherent structure for certification against the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, GDPR, and UNESCO guidelines.

Media Inquiries

For interviews, statements, or background

We respond to vetted journalists, researchers, and academic publications within one business day. For urgent enquiries, please indicate deadline in your subject line.

Press & Media:
press@clause5afe.com

Direct line:
1-844-4-CLAUS5

Mail:
Clause5afe Systems Inc.
Worcester, Massachusetts

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Matthew D’Amato is currently booking select keynote appearances, panel discussions, and editorial contributions on AI governance and certification.

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