A product interface that works in English may confuse users in Japan if the information hierarchy does not match local conventions. A benefits enrollment portal translated into Spanish may still fail Latino employees if it assumes familiarity with US insurance systems that does not exist. A training module localized for a German workforce needs to account for the communication norms, legal references, and workplace culture of that market.
Localization is the work that happens after translation to ensure content actually functions for the audience it is meant to reach.
Localization projects involving regulated content or patient-facing materials are eligible for Certifiably Human documentation confirming that qualified human specialists with cultural expertise in the target market were responsible for the adaptation.
