Background Checks
Kalvri runs no background checks. Here's exactly how that works.
Last updated July 4, 2026
1. Our policy, in one line
2. What this means
Kalvri is not a background-screening company and is not a consumer reporting agency under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. We do not order, run, pay for, or verify background checks on anyone, we do not provide consumer reports, and we do not receive or store background-check reports.
3. Self-disclosed status
A caregiver may choose to tell you they have completed a background check they obtained on their own. If they do, Kalvri displays only the status they report — and always labels it clearly as self-reported, not verified by Kalvri. We store the status only, never any report details.
4. Families: doing your own diligence
Because we don't vet anyone, your own diligence matters and is your responsibility. You are always free to verify independently and to arrange your own background check. Some steps families find helpful:
- Interview thoughtfully, in person or by video, and trust your instincts.
- Ask for and contact references.
- Check relevant public licensing or caregiver registries where available.
- Arrange your own background check through a reputable, legally compliant provider if you wish.
5. The optional ID check is not a background check
Kalvri displays no verification tiers or badges. The only identity feature is the optional in-chat ID check: a family may ask, the caregiver may freely decline, and if the caregiver accepts, Stripe (Stripe Identity) matches a government ID to a live selfie on Stripe's own flow. Kalvri receives a pass/fail outcome only. A passed check confirms a document check — it is not a criminal-history search, not vetting, not an endorsement, and it says nothing about a person's safety, character, or suitability.
6. If you order your own check, follow the rules
Families who arrange a background check on a caregiver should use a legitimate, legally compliant consumer-reporting provider and follow its process. When you obtain a consumer report on someone for household employment, federal law (the Fair Credit Reporting Act) applies to you as the user of the report — the provider's process will require the caregiver's written consent, and if you decide not to hire based on the report you have adverse-action notice duties. Reputable providers walk you through these steps; do not use look-up sites that skip consent. Some states add their own rules.
7. If this ever changes
If Kalvri ever introduces background checks in the future, we will follow all applicable laws — including the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and its state analogues, with proper disclosures and authorizations — and we will update this page before any such feature goes live.
8. Questions
If anything here is unclear, contact us at support@kalvri.com.
Questions about this document? Contact privacy@kalvri.com.