Frequently Asked Questions

Kristobi is a digital certification platform that creates legally binding proof of authenticity for your creative work. We provide tamper-proof certificates for digital art, physical artwork, documents, and any creative assets.

Our simple 4-step process:

• Upload your work to our secure platform
• Set your terms (royalties, usage rights, expiration)
• Receive a cryptographic certificate with optional blockchain verification
• Share your unique link or QR code for instant verification

Absolutely not. Kristobi is designed to be simple and accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise.

While we offer blockchain verification as an option for those who want it, it's completely optional and handled entirely behind the scenes.

You can certify virtually any creative work or valuable asset:

• Digital Art: Illustrations, designs, NFT artwork
• Photography: Professional photos, portfolios, collections
• Physical Art: Paintings, sculptures (via documentation)
• Music & Audio: Songs, soundtracks, podcasts
• Written Works: Books, scripts, articles, contracts
• Video Content: Films, animations, tutorials
• AI-Generated Content: Proof of prompts and outputs
• Collectibles: Trading cards, memorabilia, antiques

If it has value and needs authentication, Kristobi can certify it.

Traditional Copyright: Provides legal protection but can be slow and expensive. Kristobi offers instant certification that complements copyright protection.

NFTs: Require cryptocurrency knowledge and volatile marketplaces. Kristobi provides the benefits of blockchain verification without the complexity or speculation.

We take security seriously with multiple layers of protection:

• Encryption: Bank-level AES-256 encryption for all data
• Storage: Secure cloud servers with redundant backups
• Access Control: Multi-factor authentication and role-based access
• Compliance: GDPR, CCPA, and SOC 2 compliant
• Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring and intrusion detection

Additionally, our cryptographic signatures ensure that any tampering with your certificate would be immediately detectable.

We support virtually all creative file formats:

• Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, RAW, SVG, PSD, AI
• Video: MP4, MOV, AVI, WebM, MKV
• Audio: MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG
• Documents: PDF, DOCX, TXT, EPUB
• 3D/CAD: OBJ, STL, FBX, STEP

File size limit: Currently 500MB per file, with plans to increase for enterprise users.

IPFS (InterPlanetary File System) is a decentralized storage network that adds an extra layer of permanence to your certificates.

Benefits:

• Creates an unchangeable fingerprint of your file
• Ensures availability even if our servers go down
• Provides decentralized backup across global nodes
• Adds credibility for tech-savvy verifiers

Note: IPFS storage is optional and included with Creator and Curator plans.

Verification is instant and simple:

• Via Link: Share your unique certificate URL
• Via QR Code: Scan with any smartphone
• Via API: Integrate into your own systems (Curator plan)

Verifiers can see:

• Certificate authenticity and timestamp
• Creator information and terms
• Blockchain verification (if enabled)
• Transfer history and current ownership

Yes. Kristobi certificates are designed to meet international legal standards for digital signatures and authentication.

Our certificates comply with:

• ESIGN Act (US)
• UETA (US)
• eIDAS (EU)
• International digital signature standards

You retain 100% ownership of your work.

Kristobi only provides certification services. We do not:

• Claim any rights to your content
• Use your work for any purpose beyond certification
• Share or sell your content to third parties
• Modify or alter your original work

You maintain complete control over all rights, royalties, and usage terms.

Your Kristobi certificate serves as powerful evidence of ownership:

• Timestamped Proof: Shows exactly when you created/certified the work
• DMCA Support: Use certificate for takedown notices
• Legal Evidence: Admissible in court proceedings
• Public Verification: Anyone can verify you're the original creator

We follow strict privacy principles:

• Data Minimization: We only collect what's necessary
• Encryption: All data encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Control: You control who sees your certificates
• Right to Delete: Request data deletion anytime (except blockchain records)
• No Selling Data: We never sell or share your personal information

Read our full Privacy Policy for details.

We're currently in early access, finalizing our pricing based on user feedback. Planned tiers include:

• Explorer (Free): 1 lifetime certificate to test the platform
• Creator: Bundle pricing for artists and regular users
• Curator: Volume pricing for galleries and institutions

Join the waitlist to be notified when pricing is announced.

No hidden fees whatsoever.

Your plan price includes everything:

• Certificate creation and storage
• Blockchain minting (if selected)
• All gas fees and transaction costs
• IPFS storage
• Verification services
• Customer support

We believe in transparent, predictable pricing.

Your certificates are yours forever.

Even if you cancel:

• All existing certificates remain valid and verifiable
• Verification links continue working indefinitely
• Blockchain records are permanent
• You can download certificate data anytime

Canceling only affects your ability to create new certificates.

Yes! We believe in supporting the creative community:

• Students: 50% off with valid .edu email
• Non-profits: 30% off with 501(c)(3) verification
• Bulk purchases: Volume discounts starting at 100+ certificates
• Annual plans: Save 20% compared to monthly billing

Contact us for custom pricing.