Proof of Usefulness Report

Civi

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+3
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission appears to be invalid or highly misleading. The description and traction claims are plagiarized directly from Masco Corporation (a multi-billion dollar entity), while the URL (civigmbh.de) does not resolve to a known public site and the financial metrics ($12.5M market cap) contradict the Masco description. The project fails to define its own value proposition, technology, or identity distinct from the borrowed corporate text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+1.25
Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+0.0
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+0.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+2.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+3

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Masco Corporation is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of brand-name consumer products for the home and family, including Behr® paint, BrassCraft® water supply products, Delta® and Hansgrohe® faucets, bath and shower fixtures, KraftMaid®, Merillat® and Quality™ cabinets and Milgard® windows and doors. Masco is also a leading provider of services that include the installation of insulation and other building products through Masco Contractor Services and Masco Home Services. What's it like to be a part of the Masco family? It's all about excellence. Our 35,000 employees worldwide are united by a commitment to excellence. Our progressive and vibrant professional environment encourages you to be your best, our commitment to innovation encourages innovative thinking and our culture cultivates diversity. Working at Masco is all about excellence... offering our customers game-changing products, providing our employees the opportunity for personal growth, an environment that encourages forward thinking, and engagement with the Masco Business System. Add your name to the growing list of people in our talent community!

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline