What happens when a claim is posted for public review and comment?
When site users file a claim they establish a period of time for negotiating a settlement. This can be two weeks, three weeks, four weeks, or more; but not less than two weeks. A posting date is established that reflects the time allowed. Claims unresolved by this date are automatically posted in the PeopleClaim Registry, a database of unsettled claims that is available to Google and other search engines, as well as PeopleClaim’s search engine. (Claimant names and personal information are kept private, but the circumstances and terms of the claim are published in detail.) Claims remain posted until settled or removed by the claimant. While posted in the Registry, claims may be viewed by PeopleClaim members and users, or by anyone whose Web search results include the claim. Public exposure provides ongoing incentive for the other party to resolve the issue. It also offers the possibility of volunteered advice or help from third parties who take an interest in the case. Longer term, our
What happens when a claim is posted for public review and comment?