CTS™ - Cultural Translation Standard
The Global Authority for Cultural Intelligence and Certified Communication
What is CTS™?
CTS™ (Cultural Translation Standard) is a comprehensive framework developed by CulturalTranslate to ensure the highest quality in cross-cultural communication. Unlike traditional translation services that focus solely on linguistic accuracy, CTS™ evaluates and certifies translations based on cultural intelligence, contextual appropriateness, and audience sensitivity.
Our standard has been developed in collaboration with linguists, cultural experts, and international organizations to create a unified benchmark for culturally-aware translation services worldwide.
Core Principles of CTS™
1. Linguistic Integrity
Ensuring grammatical accuracy, terminology consistency, and stylistic appropriateness in the target language.
2. Cultural Adaptation
Adapting content to align with cultural norms, values, and expectations of the target audience.
3. Sensitivity Awareness
Identifying and addressing religious, political, and social sensitivities to avoid misunderstandings or offense.
4. Legal Compliance
Ensuring translations meet legal requirements and industry-specific regulations in the target market.
5. Audience Tolerance
Evaluating content appropriateness for different audience segments and age groups.
6. Quality Assurance
Multi-layer review process including human expert validation and AI-powered quality checks.
CTS™ Certification Levels
CTS™ Basic
Linguistic accuracy and basic cultural awareness. Suitable for general content and internal communications.
CTS™ Professional
Advanced cultural adaptation and sensitivity screening. Ideal for marketing materials and customer-facing content.
CTS™ Certified
Full compliance with all CTS™ standards including legal review. Required for official documents and government submissions.
Why Choose CTS™ Certified Translations?
Global Recognition
Accepted by governments and international organizations
Quality Assurance
Multi-layer validation process ensures highest accuracy
Cultural Intelligence
Beyond translation - true cross-cultural communication
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