Terms of Service

Terms and conditions governing the use of our services

Last Updated: 05 December 2025

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the services provided by the International Evaluation and Certification Center ("IECC", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Terms at a Glance

Your Responsibility You agree to use our services responsibly, provide accurate information, and respect our intellectual property rights.
Our Liability Our liability is limited to the amount you have paid us in the last 12 months. We are not liable for indirect or consequential damages.
Termination We can suspend or terminate your account for violations of these Terms. You can terminate your account at any time.
Disputes Disputes will be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA. We encourage you to contact us to resolve issues informally first.

The International Evaluation and Certification Center (IECC) is a non-governmental organization registered in the State of Delaware, USA, through the Delaware Court of Chancery. IECC is also registered in the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) NGO Branch through the eSANGO system under Profile Code 709400.

0. Definitions

Services means our websites, applications, and services related to our standard-setting and accreditation activities. User or you means any person or entity accessing the Services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, submitting an application for accreditation, or using any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

2. Eligibility

You must be at least 16 years old to use our services. By using our services, you represent and warrant that:

  • You meet the minimum age requirement
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into binding contracts
  • All information you provide is accurate and truthful
  • You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations

3. Account Registration

To access certain services, you must create an account. You agree to:

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information
  • Maintain and update your information as needed
  • Keep your password secure and confidential
  • Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4. Fees and Payment

Fees for accreditation services are detailed in our Accreditation Fees schedule and specific agreements. Payment terms include:

  • Fees must be paid as per the invoice terms before services are rendered.
  • Refunds are strictly governed by our Refund Policy.
  • Failure to pay fees may result in suspension or withdrawal of accreditation services.
  • You are responsible for all applicable taxes.

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to misuse the Services, including by:

  • Violating laws or regulations
  • Infringing intellectual property or privacy rights
  • Uploading harmful code or interfering with operations
  • Misrepresenting identity or credentials

6. Intellectual Property

All content, trademarks, and materials on our website are owned by IECC or its licensors. You may not:

  • Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
  • Use our trademarks or logos without authorization
  • Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
  • Create derivative works based on our materials

7. User Content and Feedback

You retain ownership of any intellectual property rights that you hold in the content you submit (e.g., documents, forms, feedback). When you submit content to our Services, you grant IECC a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and display such content solely for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving the Services. You represent that you have the necessary rights to grant us this license.

8. Third-Party Services and Links

The Services may contain links to third-party websites or integrate third-party tools (e.g., analytics, payments). We do not control and are not responsible for third-party content or practices.

9. Suspension and Termination

We may suspend or terminate access to the Services immediately for violations of these Terms, suspected fraud, security risks, or legal compliance reasons. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease immediately.

10. Disclaimers

The Services are provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, IECC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, data, or goodwill. Our aggregate liability shall not exceed the amount paid by you to IECC in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless IECC and its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of your use of the Services or violation of these Terms.

13. No Affiliation & Trademarks

IECC is an independent, private certification body and is not affiliated with, nor a member of, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) or any national accreditation body (e.g., UKAS, ANAB, CNAS). "ISO" is a registered trademark of the International Organization for Standardization. References to ISO standards within the Services indicate conformance with those standards and do not imply endorsement by ISO.

14. Certificate Acceptance & Verification

Acceptance and recognition of IECC certificates depend on the policies of individual organizations, contractual requirements, and market practices. IECC does not warrant suitability for any specific procurement, regulatory, or contractual purpose. Clients are responsible for verifying suitability before engagement.

The only valid IECC certificate is one that can be verified through our official verification portal and contains an authentic certificate number and holder details. See also our Certificate Status & Revocation Policy.

15. Misuse, Fraud & Revocation

IECC reserves the right to suspend or revoke certificates obtained or used fraudulently, or where misuse of our name, marks, or materials is identified. Suspected misuse or forgery should be reported to legal@iecc.world.

16. Dispute Resolution

Before filing a claim against IECC, you agree to try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting legal@iecc.world. We'll try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting you via email. If a dispute is not resolved within 30 days of submission, you or IECC may bring a formal proceeding.

17. Governing Law and Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, without regard to conflicts of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Dover, Delaware.

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will post the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

18. Miscellaneous

  • Severability: If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.
  • Assignment: You may not assign these Terms without our consent.
  • Force Majeure: We are not liable for delays due to events beyond our reasonable control.
  • Notices: We may provide notices via email, site notices, or your account.

19. Contact Us

For questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: legal@iecc.world

Address: 8 The Green, Dover, DE 19904, USA