KGCO Certification Badge & Certificate

Certified operators may display a Komodo Guide Certified Operator (KGCO) badge on their websites, printed materials, and marketing collateral. This page provides the official badge artwork for download, the certificate-of-completion PDF format, and the JSON-LD structured data operators use to publish their credential in web pages and search results. All materials are open-source under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Badge Artwork

The KGCO badge is available as a scalable SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) file, making it suitable for display at any size from favicon to poster — without pixelation or quality loss. Three badge designs are provided: one for Tier 1 (License Verified), one for Tier 2 (Safety Compliant), and one for Tier 3 (Environmental Excellence). Each badge includes the tier name, the Komodo Guide logo mark, and a verifiable link to the operator's certification profile.

Each SVG file is approximately 2–4 KB and includes embedded metadata naming the tier, the issue date, and a canonical URL to the operator's certification profile. The metadata ensures that even when the badge is reproduced offline, the source and tier remain identifiable.

HTML Embed Code

Certified operators may embed their KGCO badge directly into their website using the HTML code snippet below. The snippet includes a clickable link to the operator's certification profile on Komodo Guide, allowing visitors to verify the certification independently.

Standard Embed (Linked Badge)

<a href="https://www.komodoguide.org/certified/[OPERATOR-SLUG]/" 
   title="Verified KGCO Tier [1/2/3] certification — click to view audit results"
   rel="nofollow">
  <img src="https://www.komodoguide.org/assets/badges/kgco-tier-[1/2/3].svg"
       alt="Komodo Guide Certified Operator — Tier [1/2/3]"
       width="120" height="120"
       style="border: none; display: inline-block;">
</a>

Replace [OPERATOR-SLUG] with the operator's URL slug (for example, komodo-explorer) and [1/2/3] with the appropriate tier number. The rel="nofollow" attribute prevents the link from passing search engine ranking signals.

Unlinked Badge (Static Display)

For use cases where a clickable link is not desired (for example, in printed materials or PDF documents), operators may display the badge image without a hyperlink:

<img src="https://www.komodoguide.org/assets/badges/kgco-tier-[1/2/3].svg"
     alt="Komodo Guide Certified Operator — Tier [1/2/3]"
     width="120" height="120"
     style="border: none; display: inline-block;">

Certificate PDF Format

Upon successful audit, certified operators receive an official certificate of completion in PDF format. The certificate displays the operator's legal name, the tier achieved, the award date, the expiry date, and a unique credential identifier that matches the JSON-LD structure published on the operator's certification profile. The certificate is signed digitally and is suitable for framing, archiving, or including in marketing materials.

The PDF certificate includes the following elements:

• · Header: Komodo Guide logo, certification program name, and Tier designation
• · Operator information: Legal entity name, jurisdiction of incorporation, and certification profile URL
• · Credential metadata: Tier level, award date, expiry date, and unique credential identifier (UUID)
• · Verification statement: QR code linking to the operator's public certification profile; text stating the audit date and panel composition summary
• · Terms: Statement that certification is valid for two years from award date and is subject to biennial renewal and complaint-triggered audit

Certificates are issued by email to the operator's registered contact upon finalization of the audit. Additional copies may be requested by emailing [email protected] with reference to the operator's credential identifier.

JSON-LD Credential Structure

Certified operators may publish their KGCO credential in their website's HTML head or body using JSON-LD (JSON for Linking Data) — a W3C-endorsed format for embedding structured data that search engines, social platforms, and credential verification services can automatically parse. This allows the operator's certification to be discoverable and verifiable in search results and credential aggregators.

Standard JSON-LD EducationalOccupationalCredential Block

Copy the following JSON-LD block and modify the placeholder values to match your operator profile:

{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "EducationalOccupationalCredential",
  "@id": "https://www.komodoguide.org/certified/[OPERATOR-SLUG]/#credential",
  "name": "Komodo Guide Certified Operator — Tier [1/2/3]",
  "description": "[DESCRIPTION]",
  "credentialCategory": "certification",
  "competencyRequired": [
    "[COMPETENCY 1]",
    "[COMPETENCY 2]",
    "[COMPETENCY 3]"
  ],
  "recognizedBy": {
    "@type": "Organization",
    "@id": "https://www.komodoguide.org/#organization",
    "name": "Komodo Guide",
    "url": "https://www.komodoguide.org",
    "parentOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "name": "PT. Komodo Explorer Indonesia",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "streetAddress": "Jl. Mutiara, Kec. Komodo",
        "addressLocality": "Labuan Bajo",
        "addressRegion": "Nusa Tenggara Timur",
        "postalCode": "86763",
        "addressCountry": "ID"
      }
    }
  },
  "validFrom": "[AWARD-DATE]",
  "validThrough": "[EXPIRY-DATE]",
  "dateCreated": "[AWARD-DATE]",
  "holder": {
    "@id": "[YOUR-OPERATOR-WEBSITE-ID]"
  }
}

Field Definitions

Complete Example (Tier 3)

Here is a complete, ready-to-use example for a Tier 3 certified operator:

<script type="application/ld+json">
{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "EducationalOccupationalCredential",
  "@id": "https://www.komodoguide.org/certified/komodo-explorer/#credential",
  "name": "Komodo Guide Certified Operator — Tier 3",
  "description": "The highest tier of the Komodo Guide certification program, awarded following documented audit of licensing, fleet safety, professional association membership, multi-vessel capacity, and responsible-tourism policy.",
  "credentialCategory": "certification",
  "competencyRequired": [
    "Valid SIUP business license",
    "Active Komodo National Park operating permit",
    "Vessel survey certificates",
    "Licensed guides employed",
    "Conservation-fee compliance verified",
    "ASITA or equivalent professional association membership",
    "Documented multi-vessel fleet capacity",
    "Documented responsible-tourism policy"
  ],
  "recognizedBy": {
    "@type": "Organization",
    "@id": "https://www.komodoguide.org/#organization",
    "name": "Komodo Guide",
    "url": "https://www.komodoguide.org",
    "parentOrganization": {
      "@type": "Organization",
      "name": "PT. Komodo Explorer Indonesia",
      "address": {
        "@type": "PostalAddress",
        "streetAddress": "Jl. Mutiara, Kec. Komodo",
        "addressLocality": "Labuan Bajo",
        "addressRegion": "Nusa Tenggara Timur",
        "postalCode": "86763",
        "addressCountry": "ID"
      }
    }
  },
  "validFrom": "2026-05-31",
  "validThrough": "2027-05-31",
  "dateCreated": "2026-05-31",
  "holder": {
    "@id": "https://www.komodoexplorer.com/#organization"
  }
}
</script>

Paste this block into your website's HTML head or in the page body where you wish the structured data to be embedded. Search engines will parse this data automatically and may display your certification in search results and knowledge cards.

Usage Guidelines

Badge Usage Rights

The KGCO badge artwork is made available to certified operators under the Creative Commons Attribution–ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) licence. This means you may:

• + Display the badge on your website, social media, and printed marketing materials
• + Resize the badge without losing quality (SVG format)
• + Modify the badge design provided you retain attribution to Komodo Guide and publish your modified version under the same licence

You must:

• - Attribute the badge to Komodo Guide by including a visible link or caption: "Komodo Guide Certified Operator — www.komodoguide.org/certification/"
• - Display only the badge tier for which you are currently certified. Do not display a higher tier than you hold.
• - Ensure the badge remains clickable and links to your certification profile, where the audit results and expiry date are public

Certificate and JSON-LD Usage

Your PDF certificate and JSON-LD credential block are yours to use in full. You may embed the JSON-LD block in your website to make your certification discoverable to search engines and credential verification services. The certificate may be archived, framed, or shared with business partners as evidence of your certified status.

Do not alter the JSON-LD structure or claim a higher tier or earlier award date than issued. Any misrepresentation of your certification status may result in suspension or revocation of your certification.

Expiry and Renewal

Your certification is valid for two years from the award date shown on your certificate. When you renew your certification (biennial renewal), you will receive a new certificate and should update the JSON-LD validFrom and validThrough dates on your website. After your certification expires, you must remove the badge, certificate display, and JSON-LD block from your website.