Proof of Usefulness Report

CSS Corp.

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+12
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes a legacy B2B company (Computer Support Services, Inc.) operating since 1983 in the gas station management niche. However, the submission contains significant red flags and verifiable falsehoods, including claims that 'most people' have used the product and an audience of 'everyone,' which contradicts the niche nature of the business. The 'SwiftFang' name appears unrelated to the corporate identity. The reported financial metric ('marketcap: 2500000') is non-standard and, if interpreted as valuation or revenue, conflicts with the claimed team size of 125, suggesting data inaccuracy. While the underlying business appears to exist, the submission fails to demonstrate credible usefulness or traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Real World Utility Quality Factor+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+5
Audience Reach Impact Quality Factor+0.5
Technical Innovation+10
Technical Innovation Quality Factor+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+15
Evidence Of Traction Quality Factor+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+10
Market Timing Relevance Quality Factor+0.5
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality Factor+0.5
Subtotal+11.375
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+12

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Since 1983, CSS has solved the management, inventory and accounting problems of service stations and convenience stores.

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