Protect Your Herbal or Medicine Products from Counterfeiting with GoValid Anti-Counterfeit

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Herbal products are a fast-growing and highly popular business in Indonesia. A survey conducted by the Alodokter app shows that 45% of Indonesians use herbal medicine to treat health conditions. Unfortunately, this popularity also makes herbal products highly vulnerable to counterfeiting.

To address this risk, many herbal brand owners rely on hologram stickers as proof of authenticity. However, in today’s advanced printing era, holograms can be copied and imitated. For this reason, GoValid introduces a more effective solution to detect and prevent counterfeiting through its Anti-Counterfeit feature.

What Is GoValid Anti-Counterfeit?

GoValid Anti-Counterfeit is a digital protection system designed to monitor the use of QR codes attached to product packaging. For herbal products, each item is assigned a unique QR code printed on its packaging. This code is connected to the GoValid verification system or the brand’s official website.

When scanned for the first time, consumers receive confirmation that the product they purchased is genuine.

However, when counterfeiters copy a single genuine QR code and place it on multiple fake products, GoValid can detect abnormal scanning behaviour. The system then alerts consumers that the product in their hands may be counterfeit.

How Does It Work?

The system operates in the background using scan-pattern detection algorithms. Below is a simple explanation of how GoValid Anti-Counterfeit protects your products:

1. Unique Product Registration

You generate a unique QR code in the GoValid system and input product information such as ingredients, production date, and production flow. This QR code carries a digital fingerprint that proves the product’s authenticity when scanned.

2. Scan Limits and Pattern Rules

You set scan limits for each QR code, for example a maximum of 3–5 scans. You can also define scan patterns based on location, time, and number of devices.

3. Behaviour Analysis

When a consumer scans the QR code to verify the product, the system analyses the scan context, including:

  • Location: Is the same QR code scanned in distant cities within a short time?
  • Frequency: Has the code been scanned beyond the allowed limit?
  • Devices: Is the code scanned by too many different smartphones?

4. Instant Notifications

Within milliseconds, the system displays the result. If the scan pattern is normal, the consumer receives confirmation that the product is authentic. If irregularities are detected, a yellow or red warning appears on the consumer’s phone, indicating potential counterfeiting. At the same time, the brand owner receives a report via the GoValid dashboard or email.

5. Consumer Reporting

In addition to warnings, GoValid allows consumers to report suspected counterfeit herbal products directly from the scan result page. They can submit information such as purchase date, seller name, and photos of the product packaging. This data helps brands track counterfeit distribution and take swift action to protect other consumers.

Secure Your Products with GoValid Anti-Counterfeit Technology

For herbal products that directly affect human health, relying solely on visual security measures such as holograms is no longer sufficient. With GoValid Anti-Counterfeit technology, brands can detect QR code misuse, prevent the circulation of counterfeit products, and ensure that every product reaching consumers is genuine.

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Digital Signatures – QR Codes as a Secure Alternative to Easily Forged Signatures

In many universities and training centres, handwritten signatures and stamps are still used as symbols of document validation. Unfortunately, these practices are becoming increasingly vulnerable to forgery. Signatures can be photographed, copied manually or using AI, and reused on other documents without the knowledge of authorised parties.

The consequences go far beyond administrative issues. Forged documents undermine institutional trust, damage reputation, and threaten the credibility of academic records themselves.

For this reason, a more innovative and secure approach is required. One solution is the use of encrypted digital signatures embedded in QR codes (not standard QR codes), protected by GoValid’s Anti-Counterfeit system. Instead of relying on ink signatures, this system allows anyone to verify a document’s status instantly through scanning. Let us explore how it works and why it is significantly safer.

How QR Codes Function as Proof of Authenticity

Encrypted digital signatures embedded in QR codes serve as proof of authenticity by linking documents to verifiable digital records. In this system, documents are no longer signed manually. Instead, they are issued together with a unique QR code.

In GoValid, each user is assigned a unique digital key that acts as a personal digital fingerprint and cannot be duplicated. When the QR code is scanned, it directs the user to the official university or institutional server where the original document data is securely stored.

The verification page displays information such as the institution’s name, document number, and issuance date, matching the physical document. If the data aligns, the document is confirmed as valid.

This approach makes document forgery significantly more difficult than traditional handwritten signatures or image-based stamps.

The Role of GoValid Anti-Counterfeit in Detecting Academic Document Fraud

For additional security, GoValid integrates an Anti-Counterfeit feature designed to detect potential document misuse. The system does not simply display valid data—it actively monitors QR code scanning behaviour.

The system analyses whether:

  • The same QR code is copied and used on multiple documents
  • There is an unusually high number of scans
  • Scans occur across multiple locations within a short time frame

When suspicious patterns are detected, the system immediately displays a warning to the user scanning the document. The custom message may state like this:
“Unusual scanning activity detected for this document. Please verify directly with the issuing institution.”

Suitable Use Cases for QR-Based Digital Verification

QR-based digital signatures protected by GoValid Anti-Counterfeit are well suited for various academic documents, including:

  • Training and course certificates
  • Diplomas
  • Letters of reference and official statements
  • Thesis and dissertation approval pages
  • Academic certificates and activity records

In short, the Anti-Counterfeit feature is essential for universities and institutions, as it enables early detection of forged diplomas, transcripts, and official documents circulating in the public domain.

Time to Move Toward Safer Digital Verification

Relying on handwritten signatures or scanned images is no longer a secure option in academic environments. By using QR codes connected to a validation system and protected by GoValid Anti-Counterfeit, document authenticity can be verified more reliably, while the risk of signature forgery is significantly reduced.

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How GoValid QR Timeline Protects the Authenticity of Your Artwork

Forgery remains a major challenge in the art world. Paintings can be copied, artists’ signatures forged, and certificates of authenticity falsified. These practices not only harm collectors, but can also damage an artist’s reputation.
QR Timeline by GoValid offers a powerful solution to close this gap—a digital, QR-code-based certificate of authenticity designed to protect the value and integrity of artworks. Let us explore how this technology works.

The Limitations of Conventional Art Authentication

Traditionally, the authenticity of artworks has been safeguarded through manual methods, such as the artist’s signature on the artwork itself or a printed certificate of authenticity issued by the artist or gallery.

Unfortunately, these methods have clear limitations. Signatures can be imitated, while paper certificates can be forged, lost, or damaged if not stored properly. Moreover, such certificates are static: they do not record the artwork’s journey over time, including ownership history, exhibitions, auctions, or restorations.

Another option is expert appraisal. While valuable, expert assessments are costly and remain subjective—opinions may differ between experts, creating uncertainty.

These challenges highlight the need for a more modern, transparent, and continuously verifiable authentication solution—such as QR Timeline.

What Is QR Timeline?

GoValid QR Timeline is a digital tracking technology that combines QR codes with a chronologically structured record system. Unlike conventional QR codes that link to static text or web pages, QR Timeline functions like a living logbook that continuously records events related to a single item.

In the context of artworks, QR Timeline acts as a digital certificate of authenticity, storing the complete life history of a piece—such as previous collectors, exhibitions, auctions, or restorations. Anyone who scans the QR code can view this verified record.

How QR Timeline Ensures the Authenticity of Your ArtworkThe following features make QR Timeline a robust solution for art authentication:

1. Instant and Secure Authenticity Verification

Each artwork is assigned a unique QR code, which can be placed on the back of the canvas, on a gallery label, or on a physical certificate. When scanned, the GoValid system verifies the authenticity of the code.

For sensitive information, access can be protected with a password, ensuring that only authorised parties can view specific details.

2. High-Level, Legally Robust Security

QR Timeline does not rely on simple static QR codes that can be easily duplicated. For maximum protection, artworks can use Enterprise-level security.

At this level, data is protected using 256-bit encryption and digital signatures, creating a non-repudiation system in which each historical record is permanently locked and cannot be altered or denied.

This provides not only digital security, but also legal-grade proof of authenticity, ensuring that artworks are protected both digitally and in real-world legal contexts.

3. Customisable Access Control

QR Timeline allows flexible access control. For example:

  • The public may view only the artwork title and images
  • Potential buyers may view exhibition history
  • Owners may access pricing history, insurance documents, and technical details

This approach balances transparency with privacy.

4. Threat Detection and Monitoring

Enterprise-level security includes real-time threat assessment. Every scan is monitored using GPS location, IP address, and device type, enabling early detection of suspicious activity.

For example, if an artwork is displayed in a gallery in Jakarta but its QR code is scanned abroad, the system will flag this as a potential threat.

5. A Fully Verified “Life History” of the Artwork

QR Timeline records the complete journey of an artwork, including:

  • Title and description
  • Dimensions and technical details
  • Artistic inspiration and context
  • Dates and timestamps of key events
  • Exhibition or storage locations
  • Supporting photos and documents, from early sketches to post-restoration condition

Together, these records form a strong, accountable digital provenance.

Key Benefits for Artists and Collectors

For artists, QR Timeline protects reputation and originality. Each artwork gains a clear digital identity, making it far more resistant to forgery, misrepresentation, or unauthorised duplication.

For collectors, QR Timeline provides confidence and security in investment. Buyers receive verifiable proof that the artwork is genuine, which also strengthens its long-term investment value.

It Is Time to Digitise Your Artwork’s Certificate of Authenticity

In an era of widespread forgery and unauthorised reproduction, GoValid QR Timeline offers a transparent and verifiable solution to protect both the authenticity and value of artworks.

By adopting digital certification today, you are not only protecting your work now—you are safeguarding its reputation and value for the future.

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Holograms, Standard QR Codes, and GoValid Anti-Counterfeit System: Which One Truly Protects Products from Counterfeiting?

Product counterfeiting remains a serious issue in Indonesia. It frequently affects everyday products such as medicines, skincare, cosmetics, printer ink, and other consumer goods. To address this problem, many brand owners rely on hologram stickers as a sign of authenticity. As technology evolves, standard QR codes have also emerged as an alternative. More recently, advanced solutions like GoValid’s Anti-Counterfeit system have been introduced. But how effective are these methods in truly protecting products from counterfeiting? Let us explore the differences.

1. Hologram Stickers

Hologram stickers are security labels that use optical technology to create three-dimensional (3D) images or visual effects that change when viewed from different angles.

The use of holograms as anti-counterfeit seals became popular in the early 2000s. At the time, holograms were considered difficult to copy due to their complex and distinctive designs, and they could not be reproduced using conventional photocopying methods.

However, with today’s advanced printing technology, holograms have a major weakness. Counterfeiters are now able to replicate holograms with up to 95–99% visual similarity. When applied to counterfeit products, most consumers cannot distinguish between genuine and fake holograms.

More importantly, holograms are static. There is no way for consumers to verify their authenticity digitally. Once a hologram design is successfully copied, there is no system in place to detect or signal that counterfeiting is occurring.

2. Standard QR Codes

In the 2010s, QR codes (Quick Response Codes) became widely adopted as authenticity markers, driven by the availability of built-in scanning features on smartphones. A QR code is a two-dimensional matrix code capable of storing alphanumeric data, which can be instantly read by scanning devices.

In practice, many brands print the same QR code on all product packaging. When scanned, the code usually redirects consumers to the official brand website or displays a simple message such as “original product.” This approach offers a perceived improvement in authenticity assurance.

However, standard QR codes also have significant limitations. They are extremely easy to duplicate. Counterfeiters can simply photograph a QR code and print it on thousands of fake products. As a result, every scan still leads to the legitimate website, giving consumers a false sense of authenticity.

Crucially, standard QR codes do not have any mechanism to detect misuse. Neither consumers nor brand owners receive any warning when counterfeiting occurs, allowing fake products to circulate unnoticed.

3. GoValid Anti-Counterfeit System

GoValid addresses the weaknesses of both holograms and standard QR codes through its Anti-Counterfeit system. Rather than merely validating a product, GoValid actively monitors and detects QR code misuse in real time.

The system analyses scanning patterns using multiple parameters, including scan frequency, location, time, device characteristics, and IP address. This allows brands to:

  • Detect QR codes that have been copied and reused on counterfeit products
  • Identify scans from abnormal or geographically impossible locations
  • Monitor excessive scans from multiple devices
  • Receive real-time alerts via the GoValid dashboard and email

Consumers also benefit directly from this system. When a counterfeit product is scanned, the verification page can display a warning message such as “Product suspected to be counterfeit.” This helps protect consumers from potentially harmful products, especially in sensitive categories like medicines, skincare, and cosmetics.

To illustrate, imagine you launch a facial serum, with each package assigned a unique QR code that is allowed to be scanned only once. If counterfeiters replicate the packaging and reuse the same QR code, the system will immediately detect multiple scans for a single code. The verification page will then display a warning message to the consumer, clearly indicating that the product may be counterfeit.

So, Which Solution Is the Most Effective?

Hologram stickers, standard QR codes, and GoValid’s Anti-Counterfeit system all serve as authenticity markers, but their effectiveness differs significantly. Among the three, GoValid is the only solution that actively protects against counterfeiting rather than merely providing visual deterrence.

With GoValid, each product is assigned a unique digital identity through a monitored QR code. The system does not simply verify authenticity—it continuously detects misuse and enables immediate response before counterfeit products cause greater harm.

It Is Time to Move Toward Sustainable Anti-Counterfeiting Protection

Counterfeiting can no longer be addressed with visual security measures alone. While holograms and standard QR codes still have limited roles, they were not designed to confront modern, organised, and data-driven counterfeiting practices.

With GoValid’s Anti-Counterfeit system, brands gain active, adaptive, and data-based protection tailored to their products. If you aim to protect your products while maintaining customer trust, now is the right time to adopt GoValid’s Anti-Counterfeit solution.

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How C-TRACE GoValid Helps Coffee Farmers Access Global Markets through Traceability

Traceability has become a key requirement for entering international coffee markets. Buyers in developed countries increasingly demand guarantees of quality, transparency, and proof that coffee is produced responsibly. The challenge is that many coffee farmers struggle to document and demonstrate this in a structured way.
C-TRACE GoValid’s digital traceability system is designed to address this gap.

Through a community-based traceability approach, farmers can accurately and systematically demonstrate the origin and journey of their coffee. For international buyers, the process is simple: they scan a QR code, and all relevant information appears instantly on their mobile screen. Let us explore how C-TRACE helps Indonesian coffee farmers access global markets through a robust and reliable traceability system.

Why Traceability Matters in the Global Coffee Trade

Traceability has now become a mandatory operational standard in global coffee trade. For example, the European Union has introduced the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which requires coffee products entering the EU market to prove that they are not sourced from land deforested after December 2020.

Beyond regulation, modern coffee consumers are also becoming more discerning. They want to know where their coffee comes from and how it was harvested, processed, and packaged. Quality assurance is equally important, especially given the prevalence of lower-grade coffee being mixed and sold as premium products.

The Role of C-TRACE in Supporting Coffee Farmers

C-TRACE is GoValid’s Community Traceability system, designed to track product journeys from source to consumer. In the context of coffee, C-TRACE records the entire value chain of coffee beans in a sequential and verifiable manner, from harvest to shipment.

What sets C-TRACE apart is its multi-stakeholder approach, involving farmers, processing operators, roasteries, and distribution partners.

Each stage must be recorded in sequence and cannot be skipped. This core feature ensures transparency and builds consumer trust in product quality. Every step is also supported by photographic evidence to verify its authenticity.

C-TRACE Workflow for Coffee Farmers

Below is an overview of how C-TRACE is used by coffee farmers and their supporting communities:

  1. Batch Grouping
    Coffee is grouped into specific batches to ensure that processes and quality can be traced precisely without mixing with other batches.
  2. Harvest Recording
    Farmers record basic harvest information in C-TRACE, including harvest date, volume or weight of coffee cherries, and GPS location of the farm.
  3. Cherry Sorting
    Quality controllers record cherry selection results and the quality standards applied.
  4. Pulping
    Selected cherries are processed to remove the outer skin. Operators record the pulping method, date and time, processed volume, and other key details.
  5. Fermentation
    Fermentation officers record the volume of coffee fermented and the duration of fermentation.
  6. Washing
    After fermentation, beans are washed. Operators record washing time, method, and bean condition after washing.
  7. Drying
    Drying methods (sun-drying or mechanical drying), drying duration, and estimated final moisture content are recorded.
  8. Milling
    Mill operators record the milling date and final output volume.
  9. Quality Inspection
    Testers record cupping results, quality scores, and detailed flavour and aroma notes.
  10. Packaging
    Operators record packaging type, weight per package, and packaging date.
  11. Storage & Shipment
    Warehouse managers record storage location, shipment date, and shipment destination.

How Consumers Access Traceability via QR Code

For international consumers, the process is straightforward. By scanning the QR code on the coffee packaging, they gain access not only to product information, but to the full story behind the coffee.

They can view the number of farmers contributing to a batch, individual farmer names and harvest volumes, interactive maps showing farm locations, and photos from each pre-batch stage.

This transparency reassures consumers that the coffee they purchase comes from real, traceable sources—significantly strengthening trust in the product.

Economic Benefits for Coffee Farmers

By shifting from manual record-keeping to a digital system like C-TRACE GoValid, farmers move from being passive actors in the supply chain to empowered business partners. Key benefits include:

  • Broader market access: Farmers can sell to importers that require traceability compliance.
  • Higher selling prices: International specialty coffee markets are willing to pay premiums for products with verified origin data.
  • Reduced export rejection risk: Early and complete traceability data helps prevent export failures.
  • Protection from middleman manipulation: Time-stamped digital records provide strong evidence of actual production volumes, reducing risks of price or weight manipulation.
  • Direct trade opportunities: Traceability enables direct trade between international roasteries and farmer cooperatives, allowing margins to flow back to farmers rather than intermediaries.
  • Efficiency and long-term evaluation: Digital records allow farmers to assess performance year-to-year, identify effective practices, and continuously improve quality.

Ready to Reach Global Markets with C-TRACE GoValid?

Entering global markets is not only about producing high-quality coffee—it is about proving it. Traceability serves as a critical bridge between local farmers and international buyers.

Through C-TRACE GoValid, coffee farmers can build transparent, credible, and market-ready track records. The system enables farmers not just to sell coffee, but to sell trust. For those seeking to upgrade their position and reach global markets, C-TRACE offers a strategic starting point for that journey.

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How GoValid Anti-Counterfeit Fights Rogue Garment Factories and Stops Counterfeit Clothing

The widespread circulation of counterfeit clothing has become a serious challenge for fashion brands in Indonesia. In many cases, counterfeiting does not happen far from the production process itself. It often originates from the same garment factories where brands legitimately manufacture their products.

These practices take many forms: selling excess production, reusing design patterns without permission, or distributing rejected items into the market. To address these risks, GoValid introduces an Anti-Counterfeit solution using QR-code-based product verification.

The Real Challenge: Why Counterfeit Clothing Is Hard to Control

Clothing is one of the easiest products to counterfeit. Designs can be copied from photos or physical samples, production does not require advanced technology, and raw materials are widely available. Counterfeiters often use cheaper fabrics to reduce costs while maintaining a similar appearance.

Unlike home-based food businesses, clothing production requires industrial equipment such as sewing machines, overlock machines, and fabric cutters. As a result, most brands rely on external garment factories.

This is where misuse can occur. When brands entrust production to third parties, there is always a risk of stock leakage or design theft. For example, leftover fabric that should be discarded may be collected and re-sewn into “high-grade counterfeit” products that closely resemble the originals.

How GoValid Anti-Counterfeit Prevents Counterfeit Products

Counterfeit clothing spreads primarily due to weak control and poor product authentication. Below are key ways GoValid helps fashion brands protect their products:

1. Eliminating Illegal Overproduction

Brands may order 1,000 pieces, but a factory could secretly produce 1,200 pieces using the same materials and quality. The extra 200 items are then sold on the grey market as “original but cheaper” products.

GoValid’s solution:
Brands generate exactly 1,000 unique QR codes in GoValid within minutes and attach one code to each product. Scan limits can be configured, making the codes non-reusable and non-duplicable.

Even if extra garments are produced with identical materials, they will not have valid QR codes. When consumers scan them, they receive a warning indicating that the product is not authentic.

2. Preventing the Sale of Rejected (QC-Failed) Items

Rejected garments that fail quality control are often not destroyed. Instead, they are quietly sold, damaging the brand’s reputation when customers receive low-quality products.

GoValid’s solution:
QR codes are applied only to items that pass Quality Control. Any rejected items circulating in the market will lack a valid digital identity. If customers complain, brands can simply ask them to scan the QR code to verify authenticity.

3. Detecting Mass QR Code Duplication

Once counterfeiters know a brand uses QR codes, they may attempt to copy a single valid code and print it on thousands of fake products.

GoValid’s solution:
When a unique QR code is scanned repeatedly beyond normal limits, the system automatically flags it as suspicious. Brand owners can immediately deactivate the code and see where it was first scanned, helping identify the source of counterfeiting.

4. Tracking Where Counterfeit Products Circulate

Many fashion brands only realise their products are being counterfeited when similar items flood the market but sales do not increase.

GoValid’s solution:
GoValid provides analytics, not just QR codes. Brands can monitor how many codes are printed, how many are scanned, and where scans occur geographically. If a single code is scanned repeatedly in one city, it strongly indicates counterfeit distribution in that area.

5. Buyer-Driven Reporting Feature

This feature turns customers into active participants in brand protection.

GoValid’s solution:
When a scan result indicates a counterfeit warning, buyers can submit reports by uploading product photos, store photos, and even payment proof. This effectively creates a nationwide intelligence network powered by real customers.

Do Not Let Counterfeit Products Steal Your Revenue

Counterfeit clothing should not be tolerated. It damages brand reputation, erodes consumer trust, and directly impacts revenue. With GoValid’s Anti-Counterfeit features, brands gain a reliable product authentication system, early counterfeit detection, and actionable insights when QR codes are misused or duplicated.

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The Benefits of GoValid Anti-Counterfeit in Preventing the Circulation of Fake Diplomas and Certificates

The forgery of diplomas and academic certificates is not a new issue in Indonesia’s education sector. Unfortunately, this practice continues to occur today. Fake diplomas are often used to apply for jobs, pursue further education, or fulfil administrative requirements.

The impact is significant. Educational institutions risk losing credibility, companies may unknowingly recruit unqualified candidates, and the academic system as a whole becomes vulnerable to misuse.

To address this challenge, GoValid’s Anti-Counterfeit system provides a digital verification mechanism capable of detecting indications of diploma forgery through QR code scan pattern analysis. This allows users to check the authenticity of diplomas and certificates quickly and reliably.

A Real-World Scenario

Imagine an authentic diploma issued with a QR code. For several years, the QR code is scanned only occasionally by the diploma holder or by HR departments during job applications. One day, however, the system detects that the same QR code is scanned in Jakarta in the morning, then in Surabaya less than an hour later, followed by scans in several other cities on the same day.

In this situation, the system immediately flags the activity as physically impossible travel. This strongly indicates that the QR code has been copied and reused on counterfeit documents. As a result, the system automatically displays a warning to users scanning the document, such as:
“This document is suspected to be invalid. Please contact the issuing university for further verification.”

At the same time, the issuing institution receives a notification from GoValid, allowing it to take action before the forgery causes wider harm.

Benefits for Universities, Diploma Holders, and External Parties

Implementing the Anti-Counterfeit feature on diplomas provides tangible benefits for multiple stakeholders:

For universities:
The Anti-Counterfeit feature plays a crucial role in protecting academic authority and institutional reputation. Universities can detect forgery, duplication, or misuse of diplomas at an early stage, supported by verifiable data for administrative follow-up.

For diploma holders:
The system offers additional protection by preventing unauthorised use of their academic credentials, including identity fraud or document misuse.

For external parties:
HR departments, certification bodies, government agencies, and higher education institutions can verify diplomas easily and instantly by scanning the QR code, simplifying and accelerating verification processes.

Time to Protect Diplomas with Smarter Digital Verification

Forgery of diplomas and certificates can no longer be prevented using handwritten signatures or institutional stamps alone. In the digital era, protection must also be digital—active, adaptive, and verifiable in real time.

With GoValid Anti-Counterfeit, diploma authenticity can be safeguarded continuously, while any misuse can be detected and addressed at an early stage.

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