IAITAM’s Terms and Conditions
Table of Contents
Privacy & Data Use
- You may browse the website anonymously. Basic domain data may be collected to improve user experience.
- Personal information provided voluntarily may be used for identification, communication, or program delivery, and may be shared with business partners for relevant purposes.
- Users may opt out of data collection uses or communications.
- IAITAM implements safeguards (including encryption) to protect personal data but cannot guarantee external site privacy practices.
- Information shared in public forums becomes public.
Accessibility
IAITAM makes good-faith efforts to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Training & Certification
Course Requirements
- CSAM or CHAMP recommended before CITAM.
Course Scheduling
- In-person courses typically start at 9:00 AM local time.
- Online courses follow Eastern Time unless stated otherwise.
- Self-Paced Certification Courses must be completed within 90 Calendar days after purchase.
Certification Exams
- Must be completed within 14 days after course completion.
- Passing score: 85% within the 3-hour allotted exam time.
- One free retake allowed (24-hour wait).
- Paid 7-day extension available if purchased within original 14 days.
- Exam may be repurchased if unsuccessful or expired at non-member price with one year.
- After one year, the course and exam must be purchased and completed.
- Only individuals who pass may use certification acronyms.
- Screen capture, distribution, cheating will result in auto failure of certification.
Recertification
- Required annually by the recertification due date.
- One exam renews all active certifications.
- Recertification exam: 20 questions, 100% to pass, unlimited attempts.
- Extensions and fees apply; expired certifications may require new exams or courses.
- If your recertification has expired, you have up to 6 months from the original due date to purchase a new exam package for each certification you want to renew (member pricing does not apply). After 6 months, you must repurchase and retake the course and exam to regain the certification, and member pricing still does not apply.
- When a purchased Recertification exam is not completed within the designated time frame the Certified Individual’s credentials will be considered expired
Conferences & Events
General
- IAITAM may use event media (audio/video/photos) for promotion.
- Attendance approval required; participants must be 21+.
- All trademarks, trade names, service marks and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
Attendee Lists
- Shared only with sponsors and non-opt-out participants.
- Provided as a confidential, one-time license for limited use.
Sponsors
- Sponsor access to attendee lists is restricted, confidential, and non-transferable.
Payment Terms
- Payment due upon registration and before event start.
- Accepted methods: PO (Net 30), check, money order, or major credit cards.
- Fees in USD; subject to change.
- Discounts and prizes cannot be combined and must be used within specified periods.
- No refunds for unused benefits.
- Membership pricing are available directly through IAITAM and IAITAM.org.
- Giveaways and Prizes: A person may only take advantage of one winning item per year, any prize or giveaway must be used within six (6) months of receipt.
Cancellation & Rescheduling
- Written request required at least 91 days before event.
- ≥ 91 days: 50% refund.
- < 90 days: No refund.
- IAITAM may cancel or reschedule events and will refund or credit payments at IAITAMs discretion.
- No-shows do not qualify for alternative dates/rescheduling courses must be done 72 hours prior to start of course.
- Force majeure events are not IAITAM’s liability.
On-Site Courses
- Must be scheduled in advance (60 days U.S., 90 days international).
- 50% deposit required; balance due 30 days before course.
- Travel expenses billed separately.
- A 50% cancellation/reschedule fee of the total on-site course fee will be assessed for any on-site course canceled/rescheduled within 90 days of the start of the on-site course.
Licensed Products & Digital Courseware
License
- Non-exclusive, non-transferable, internal-use license only.
- Materials may be customized internally but underlying IP remains IAITAM’s.
Restrictions
- No redistribution, resale, sublicensing, or external sharing.
- Not for consulting services or third-party use.
Digital Courseware
- Typically provided in PDF format.
- Print rights limited to one copy per purchase.
- Unauthorized copying or modification prohibited.
Intellectual Property & Content Use
- IAITAM retains ownership of all materials, publications, and courseware.
- ITAK articles may be posted only with proper citation and without charge.
- Copyright notices must remain intact.
Legal Terms
Disclaimers & Liability
- Materials provided “as-is” without warranties.
- IAITAM not liable for indirect or consequential damages.
Confidentiality
- Licensed materials and related information must be kept confidential.
Indemnification
- Users agree to indemnify IAITAM against claims arising from misuse.
Termination
- Agreement may terminate for breach or business closure; materials must be destroyed upon termination.
Governing Law
- State of Ohio law applies.
- Venue: Cuyahoga County, Ohio or the U.S. District Court (Northern District of Ohio).
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