# Claims that need proof

Lesson 1 of [Vet a French prep offer before you pay](https://french4pr.com/academy/vet-a-french-prep-offer-before-you-pay.md), 12 minutes.

## Guarantees

No provider can promise a score, an invitation to apply or a visa. Treat any offer that guarantees a CRS score or an invitation as a warning sign. The same is true of a guaranteed seat.

## Split the offer into claims

Break the offer into separate claims: what is taught, which test, what fee, what result. For each claim ask:

- Where is this written on the provider's own page?
- Can I get it in writing?
- Is it a fact I can check, or a hope?

A result claim is a hope. You cannot check it in advance.

## A listing is not proof

A listing records what a provider's page said on a date. The source note shows where a fact came from. It does not show that the provider's claim is true. A listing does not mean that any agency endorses the provider.

## Badges and placement

A Verified badge shows that the owner proved the listing is theirs and pays for a plan. A Featured or Sponsored place is also paid, and a sponsored slot carries a label. A paid plan does not change the cited facts. Do not read a badge or a high place as a quality check.

## Sources

- French4PR guide, Common mistakes when choosing a French provider (updated 2026-10-20)
- French4PR guide, How to read a French provider listing (updated 2026-10-20)
- French4PR plan descriptions for Verified, Featured and Sponsored, in the site configuration

This course is general information, not medical, legal or financial advice.

Also on the [web page](https://french4pr.com/academy/vet-a-french-prep-offer-before-you-pay/claims-that-need-proof).