Are you Tri-City Certified?

**Prove it!**

The Triangle is famously known for great food, fun events and attractions, and the best college sports. But there is so much more to explore! With over one million people in the area, we will tap into some of the Triangle’s best hidden gems. We will partner with intriguing attractions, arts and historical sites, local businesses, and restaurants. Coupled with a few notable events, being Tri-City Certified has its perks.

POLICIES

The Tri-City Certified (TCC) app mission and vision is to encourage exploration and support economic empowerment in the Triangle area (Wake, Durham, & Orange counties) by promoting local businesses, events, restaurants, historical sites, monuments, and other entertainment attractions. As a premier liaison, the mobile application aims to flourish local businesses and foster personal and professional relationships. TCC provides comprehensive information about local events, services, and businesses. The credibility of TCC is imperative, and in order to maintain the integrity of the business, please adhere to the criteria below.

Restaurant Exclusion Policy

Restaurants without an established website, address, and phone number.

Restaurants without legal business licenses.
Restaurants currently under the investigation of Better Business Bureau or any municipal office or consumer affairs.
Illegally operating restaurants.

Restaurant Inclusion Policy

Each restaurant must include the following information:

Legal Company Name
Contact Information & Title of Company Representative
Street and Mailing Address
Website
Hours of Operation
Photos, Logos, and/or Graphics

Event Exclusion Policy

Events that discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, creed, age and/or disability.
Events without clear and concise descriptions.

Disclaimer: The Tri-City Certified (TCC) app is not responsible for ticket refunds due to cancellations, non-entry to events due to unknown age requirements, or any unforeseen circumstances. TCC is a liaison service only. All ticket refund concerns should be addressed with the appropriate event coordinator.

Event Inclusion Policy

Each event must include the following information:

Event Name
Event Date/Time
Contact Information & Title of Representative
Brief Description of Event
Event Address
Website
Link to Purchase Tickets (if applicable)
Photos, Logos, and/or Graphics

Who’s Who Inclusion Policy

Each record must include the following information:

Name
Title
Description
Contact (Phone, Email, Website, Social Media optional)
High Res Photo

Who’s Who Exclusion Policy

People who do not work, live, or play in the Columbia metropolitan area.
People who want to solicit illegal goods and services.

Disclaimer: The Soda City Certified (SCC) app is not responsible for inaccurate or out-of-date information given. In the case of any receiving complaints of inaccurate information, we will contact the representative to update the record within 3-5 business days.

TCC Votes Exclusion Policy

Entries and commentary that discriminates based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, creed, age and/or disability.

Disclaimer: The Tri-City Certified (TCC) app does not personally endorse any candidate. We simply want to inform the public about the future prospective leaders of office.

TCC Votes Inclusion Policy

Each record must include the following information:

Name
Prospective Elected Position
Platform information
Contact (Phone, Email, Website, Social Media optional)
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Deals Inclusion Policy

Each deal must include the following information:

Legal Company Name
Contact Information & Title of Company Representative
Brief Description of Deal
Length of Time Deal Should Be Active
Street and Mailing Address
Website
Hours of Operation
Photos, Logos, and/or Graphics

Deals Exclusion Policy

Deals that discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, creed, age and/or disability.

Deals without clear and concise descriptions.

Disclaimer: The Tri-City Certified (TCC) app is not responsible for deals not adhered by the company. In the case of any establishment refusing to honor an agreed upon deal, contact will be made with the establishment to determine if the relationship with SCC is still relevant.

TCC Job Posting Exclusion Policy

Job announcements that discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, creed, age and/or disability.

Disclaimer: The Tri-City Certified (TCC) app does not personally endorse any job announcement. We simply want to inform the public about any opportunities available to enhance the lives of residents and increase economic development in the city.

TCC Job Posting Inclusion Policy

Each job announcement must include the following information:

Hiring Position
Company
Position Description
Position Requirements
Contact (Phone, Email, Website, Social Media optional)
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TCC Retail Exclusion Policy

Retail establishments that discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, creed, age and/or disability.

Disclaimer: The Tri-City Certified (TCC) app does not personally endorse any retail establishment. We simply want to inform the public about any opportunities available to enhance the lives of residents and increase economic development in the city.

TCC Retail Inclusion Policy

Each retail entry must include the following information:

Name of Establishment
Special deals & announcements (optional)
Contact (Phone, Email, Website, Social Media optional)
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TCC Local Products Inclusion Policy

Each product entry must include the following information:

Name of Product
Product Description
Product Price
Contact (Phone, Email, Website, Social Media optional)
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TCC Local Products Exclusion Policy

Local products that discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, creed, age and/or disability.

Disclaimer: The Tri-City Certified (TCC) app does not personally endorse any product. We simply want to inform the public about any opportunities available to enhance the lives of residents and increase economic development. We are not responsible for products that turn out to be defective or potentially hazardous. As a conduit, we serve as a liaison for the owner/distributor of the product. Therefore all discrepancies and grievances should be communicated with the product owner/distributor.

Health & Wellness Exclusion Policy

Health & wellness businesses that discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, creed, age and/or disability.

Disclaimer: The Tri-City Certified (TCC) app does not personally endorse any health/wellness business. We simply want to inform the public about any opportunities available to enhance the lives of residents and increase economic development in the city.

Health & Wellness Inclusion Policy

Each Health & Wellness entry must include the following information:

Name of Business
Description of Services
Contact (Phone, Address, Email, Website, Social Media optional)
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Disclaimer: The Tri-City Certified (TCC) staff reserve the right to delete, omit, and/or dismiss any restaurant, event, deal, business, job announcement, TCC Votes, or Who’s Who submissions that do not adhere to policies. Inclusion in the app does not imply personal endorsement and omission does not indicate disapproval. TCC upholds the right to edit any and all information to meet format, inclusion guidelines, and space requirements. Representatives will be notified of any changes to directory submissions prior to removal.

TCC is also not responsible for any accidents or mishaps while traveling to/from or frequenting the establishments and events on the app. Users are to patronize at their own risk.

TCC is also not responsible for public commentary under the any profile. App users may comment at their leisure and engage in dialogue with other users.