If you use a stage name, alias, or professional name different from your legal name, ShareGrid may still verify your account in most cases. You will need to provide proof linking the two. Display name policies ensure clarity, authenticity, and compliance with liability requirements, providing assurance that the account name accurately represents the user or entity responsible.
Types of Names You Can Use on ShareGrid:
Legal Name: This should be your full name as recognized legally by government authorities.
Registered Business Name: If operating a ShareGrid account under a business name, it must be officially registered, active, and in good standing. You must own the business or be authorized to use its name.
Established Stage Name: If you're known professionally by a different name, such as a stage name, you can use that name, provided it meets the following requirements: - The name must be recognizable as your professional pseudonym. - It should be well-established with significant online visibility. - It must be directly and uniquely associated with you.
Preferred Names: You're welcome to use a preferred name, such as a middle name or nickname, as long as it reflects your identity accurately and is consistent with your persona.
Using Social Media for Alias Verification
If your ShareGrid account is under a public name (e.g., stage name or alias), follow these steps:
Provide Relevant Social Media Links
Share links to social profiles where your alias is clearly shown and connected to your work.
Choose platforms that support your professional identity (e.g., IMDb, Vimeo, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc).
Temporarily Update Your Display Name (Optional)
If your social profiles use only part of your name (e.g., "Amy" instead of "Amy Smith"), you can temporarily update your display name to match your ShareGrid account for easier verification.
You may revert the name after your account is verified.
Using Documentation to Verify a Stage Name
If you'd prefer not to use social media, or if you want to verify a stage name while keeping your legal name private, submit a Documentation Linking Your Legal Name and Alias directly to our staff.
Acceptable documents include:
Memberships in industry organizations (e.g., the Recording Academy)
Contracts, invoices, or credits from professional platforms (e.g., IMDb) showing both your alias and legal name
Other official documents clearly linking both names
Privacy Note: Information submitted privately to ShareGrid support via email or the website chatbox is used only for account verification and is not shared publicly.
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If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact ShareGrid's support team.