Proof of Usefulness Report

InterContinental Hotels Group

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

-10
Proof of Usefulness Score
Lab Mode

The submission represents a critical misrepresentation, claiming to be the global 'InterContinental Hotels Group' (IHG) while the provided domain and contact information correspond to a single Holiday Inn Express franchise in Waco, Texas. The metrics provided (e.g., '1000000001' market cap, 'most people' traction) are fabricated and unrealistic. While the specific hotel has local utility, the project submission is deceptive and lacks verifiable evidence, triggering red flags for impersonation and low-quality data. A negative score is assigned due to these red flags.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.5
Audience Reach Impact+0
Technical Innovation+0
Evidence Of Traction-15
Market Timing Relevance+1
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal-11.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.87
Final Score-10

Project Details

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Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Early stage requiring focused development
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