Non-Discrimination Policy
Velaris's commitment to equal and fair treatment of all applicants and participants
Effective Date: July 2025 · Last Updated: July 2025
1. Our Commitment
Velaris LLC is committed to providing equal opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants for and participants in the Velaris Verified Operator Program, without regard to personal characteristics that are protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
We believe that the integrity and quality of our operator network depends on fair, consistent, and merit-based evaluation of all applicants. Our selection process is based on objective eligibility criteria — identity verification, background check results, documentation completeness, and operational suitability — and not on the personal characteristics of the applicant.
2. Protected Characteristics
Velaris does not discriminate against any applicant or participant on the basis of:
- Race, color, or ethnicity
- National origin or ancestry
- Religion or religious creed
- Sex, gender identity, or gender expression
- Sexual orientation
- Age (40 or older, consistent with applicable law)
- Disability, physical or mental
- Veteran status or military service
- Marital or familial status
- Pregnancy or parental status
- Genetic information
- Any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law
3. Application and Selection Process
All applications submitted to the Velaris Verified Operator Program are reviewed on the basis of the following objective criteria only:
- U.S. residency and identity verification
- Background check results
- Documentation completeness and quality
- Operational suitability as determined by Velaris's compliance team
The same criteria are applied consistently to all applicants. Decisions on applications are made without consideration of any protected characteristic.
4. Reasonable Accommodations
Velaris LLC will make reasonable accommodations for applicants or participants with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law and to the extent such accommodations do not create an undue hardship. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process or program participation, please contact us at the address provided below.
5. Reporting Discrimination Concerns
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination in connection with your application to or participation in the Velaris Verified Operator Program, you may:
- Contact Velaris directly using the contact information provided below
- File a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at eeoc.gov
- File a complaint with your state's civil rights agency or equivalent body
Velaris takes all discrimination complaints seriously and will investigate all reports promptly and in good faith.
6. Contact
To report a discrimination concern or request a reasonable accommodation: