Terms of service

Last updated: September 8, 2025

Welcome to the International Accreditation Center of the United States (IACUS). By accessing our website or purchasing or using any accreditation, certification, or certificate services (the “Services”), you agree to these Terms of Service (“Terms”). Please read them carefully.

1) Service Description

IACUS provides accreditation services (e.g., Company, Academy, University, School/College, Hospital/Polyclinic, Hotel), certification services (e.g., ISO, EN, Compliance), and certificate services (e.g., Student, Course).
Certificates and accreditations are issued digitally in PDF format, include a QR code and online verification link, and are digitally signed and stamped.
Delivery timeline: up to seven (7) business days after successful verification of your application.
Applications are completed remotely; no physical inspection is required unless explicitly stated.

2) Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old and an authorized representative of the applying organization, or have documented authorization to act on its behalf.
You agree to provide complete, accurate, and current information and promptly update any changes.

3) Accounts & Use of Services

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities under your account.
Access credentials and verification tools, including links and QR codes, must not be shared or misused.
Certificates and accreditations are non-transferable and issued only to the named organization or learner, as applicable.

4) Application, Verification & Delivery

After payment and submission, IACUS reviews your application and supporting documents.
Upon successful verification, your digital certificate or accreditation is delivered within seven (7) business days.
If additional information is required, processing timelines may be extended until verification is completed.

5) Digital Service & Completion

Issuance of the digital certificate or accreditation, including its QR code and verification link, constitutes full delivery of the Service.
Once issued, Services cannot be reversed or reassigned to another entity or individual.

6) Fees, Payments & Taxes

Prices are displayed at checkout and may vary by service type and scope.
You authorize IACUS and its payment processors to charge the payment method provided for applicable fees and taxes.
Invoices and receipts may be provided electronically.

7) Refund Policy

Refund requests are governed by our Refund Policy.
IACUS guarantees a 100% refund if your application is officially denied and no certificate or accreditation has been issued.

8) Verification & Public Listings

Certificates include a QR code and verification link enabling third parties to verify authenticity.
Where applicable, issued accreditations and certifications may be listed in IACUS verification directories or pages, subject to our policies and your consent where required by law.

9) Intellectual Property & Authorized Use of IACUS Name and Logo

All IACUS website content, trademarks, logos, seals, names, and related materials are owned by IACUS or its licensors and are protected by applicable intellectual property laws. No ownership or unrestricted license is transferred through accreditation or certification.

9.1) Strictly Prohibited Uses

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: The use of the IACUS abbreviation, the full name International Accreditation Center of the United States, or the IACUS logo on any certificates, training certificates, certificates of participation, certificates of achievement, diplomas, academic documents, official documents, or any other documents issued to third parties is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

This prohibition applies to all institutions and organizations, including those accredited by IACUS. Accreditation does not grant permission to place the IACUS name, abbreviation, or logo on documents issued by an accredited institution to its students, participants, customers, employees, or other third parties.

9.2) Permitted Uses During Valid Accreditation

During the valid accreditation period, and strictly within the approved scope of accreditation, an accredited institution may use the IACUS abbreviation, full name, and logo exclusively in the following corporate and promotional materials:

Advertising and promotional materials
Marketing campaigns
Corporate catalogs and brochures
Official institutional websites
Official institutional social media accounts
Other corporate communication materials

Such use must accurately represent the institution's accreditation status and approved scope, must not imply any broader endorsement or authorization by IACUS, and must not involve unauthorized alteration of IACUS intellectual property.

This limited authorization is granted exclusively to the accredited institution and is non-transferable. It does not authorize third parties to use the IACUS name or logo.

9.3) Expiration, Suspension, Revocation & Enforcement

Upon expiration, suspension, or revocation of accreditation, all use of the IACUS name, abbreviation, and logo must cease immediately, including removal from websites, social media accounts, advertising, and corporate communication materials under the institution's control.

Any unauthorized use constitutes a violation of these Terms and the applicable accreditation agreement. IACUS reserves the right, in accordance with applicable contractual provisions and laws, to suspend or revoke accreditation, require cessation or removal of unauthorized materials, and initiate appropriate legal proceedings or seek other available remedies.

10) Compliance & Prohibited Uses

You agree to use the Services in compliance with applicable laws and refrain from fraudulent, deceptive, misleading, or unlawful practices.
Providing false or misleading information, tampering with verification features, or misrepresenting accreditation or certification scope is prohibited and may result in suspension or revocation.

11) Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers, including hosting, payment, analytics, and communication services. Your use of those components may be subject to their terms and privacy policies.

12) Disclaimers

Except as expressly stated in writing, the Services are provided “as is” and “as available,” to the extent permitted by applicable law.
IACUS does not guarantee that accreditation or certification will result in employment, promotion, regulatory approval, market access, or any particular outcome.

13) Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, IACUS will not be liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, or loss of profits, revenues, data, or goodwill.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, IACUS's aggregate liability for claims relating to the Services shall not exceed the amount paid to IACUS for the Service giving rise to the claim.

14) Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless IACUS and its affiliates, officers, directors, and personnel from claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Services.

15) Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect upon posting with the revised date, subject to applicable law. Your continued use of the Services after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms, to the extent permitted by law.

16) Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming and applicable U.S. federal law, without regard to conflict-of-law rules, and subject to mandatory consumer protection laws in your jurisdiction.
Before filing a claim, the parties will attempt in good faith to resolve disputes through informal negotiations. If unresolved, disputes shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in Wyoming, USA, and the parties consent to such jurisdiction and venue, unless prohibited by applicable law.

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