> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://open-carbon-protocol.gitbook.io/ocp-methodology-requirements/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://open-carbon-protocol.gitbook.io/ocp-methodology-requirements/sections/13.-third-party-project-validation.md).

# 13. Third Party Project Validation

**All projects must go through the OCP Third Party Project Validation process before they are approved for publication on the OCP Registry**. As a methodology author, you can choose to use the default OCP Validation process (below), or include any additional requirements or considerations. 

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<mark style="color:$info;">`“All projects on the OCP registry must go through Third Party Project Validation or Assurance/Agreed-upon-procedures. The OCP Validation process, as well as OCP requirements for validation bodies, can be found in`</mark> [<mark style="color:$info;">`the OCP Handbook`</mark>](https://open-carbon-protocol.gitbook.io/ocp-handbook/projects/third-party-validation)<mark style="color:$info;">`. Validation reports should follow the`</mark> [<mark style="color:$info;">`OCP Validation Report Template`</mark>](https://docsend.com/view/vs8b9iq6qbv9yhns)<mark style="color:$info;">`.`</mark>

<mark style="color:$info;">`The OCP manages a conflict of interest process to make sure all validation is done by independent parties. The OCP also runs an annual audit process to assess compliance with OCP standards and validation performance.`</mark>

<mark style="color:$info;">`Project Validation is performed once when the project is first registered on the OCP. Project renewals past the original crediting period will need to be re-validated.”`</mark>

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