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Legal nameClause5afe Systems Inc.
Public roleIndependent third-party AI certification
Primary websiteclause5afe.com
Operating boundaryCertification without implementation, remediation, readiness, or vendor-selection consulting

News & coverage

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Recognition

Matthew D’Amato Named 2026 Future Leaders Award Winner for AI Safety Innovator of the Year

Clause5afe Systems Co-Founder and CEO Matthew D’Amato received the 2026 Future Leaders Award for AI Safety Innovator of the Year at the AI Next Conference in Las Vegas. The recognition centered on the founding of Clause5afe Systems and the development of the proprietary Clause 5™ Framework as one of the most consequential contributions to the emerging architecture of independent AI certification.

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Company facts

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Executive bios

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Announcements

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Fact-checking boundaries

The easiest mistake is making the certification sound broader than it is.

Clause5afe should make accurate reporting easier by publishing the limitations alongside the headline positioning.

  • Do not describe Clause5afe certification as ISO/IEC 42001 certification, regulatory approval, accreditation, legal immunity, or a safe harbor unless a future approved status specifically supports that statement.
  • Do not describe a framework mapping relationship as blanket legal compliance.
  • Do not imply that a certification applies to every AI system operated by a certified organization when the published scope identifies a specific system or deployment.
  • Verify time-sensitive regulatory dates and market claims against current authoritative sources before publication.
  • Use the public Registry, once populated, to verify certificate status rather than relying on screenshots or a certification mark alone.

Interviews and fact checking

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