Terms & Conditions

Last Modified: September 19, 2025

Acceptance of the Terms of Use

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) are entered into by and between you and the Accreditation Commission for Integrative Sciences (“ACIS”), including its credentialing and accreditation divisions—the International Board of Trichology & Holistic Medicine (“IBTHM”) and the Accrediting Council for Holistic Trichology & Herbal Sciences (“ACHTHS”)—collectively referred to as “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us.”

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, Code of Ethics, and any other documents expressly incorporated by reference, govern your access to and use of aciscommission.org (the “Website”), including all content, functionality, and services offered through it, whether as a guest, applicant, or registered user.

By accessing or using the Website, or by clicking to accept these Terms, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by them. If you do not agree, you must not access or use the Website.

This Website is intended for users who are 18 years of age or older and legally able to enter into binding agreements.

Changes to the Terms

We may revise or update these Terms at any time at our sole discretion. All changes are effective immediately upon posting and apply to all subsequent access and use of the Website. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

Accessing the Website and Account Security

We reserve the right to withdraw, suspend, or modify this Website and any related materials or services at any time without notice. We are not liable if any portion of the Website becomes unavailable.

You are responsible for:

Ensuring that all persons accessing the Website through your connection comply with these Terms.
Maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials issued to you.
Promptly notifying us at join@aciscommission.org of any unauthorized access or security breach.

Intellectual Property Rights

All Website content—including text, design, graphics, logos, seals, icons, images, software, and documents—is the exclusive property of ACIS, IBTHM, or ACHTHS, their licensors, or authorized content providers, and is protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and intellectual-property laws.

You may use materials from the Website solely for personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, publish, distribute, display, or exploit any part of this Website without prior written authorization.

All ACIS, IBTHM, and ACHTHS names, logos, certification seals, and insignias are registered or common-law trademarks and may not be used without express written consent.

Prohibited Uses

You agree not to use the Website:

In violation of any applicable law or regulation;
To defraud, harm, or exploit minors or vulnerable persons;
To transmit spam, malicious code, or unauthorized advertising;
To impersonate ACIS, its staff, or any other person or entity;
To engage in behavior that restricts others’ lawful use; or
To attempt unauthorized access, interfere with operation, or damage the Website or server.

User Contributions

Certain Website areas may allow users to submit information, forms, or comments (“User Content”). By submitting content, you:

Represent that you own or control all rights to the material;
Grant ACIS a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, and display such content for administrative and promotional purposes; and
Agree that ACIS may remove, edit, or disclose content to comply with legal obligations or protect the integrity of its services.

User Content must comply with applicable law and the Content Standards below.

Content Standards

User contributions must not:

Contain defamatory, obscene, hateful, or unlawful material;
Infringe any intellectual-property or privacy rights;
Promote illegal activity or deception;
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation; or
Contain false, misleading, or unethical claims regarding credentials or accreditation.

Copyright Policy (DMCA Compliance)

ACIS respects intellectual-property rights. If you believe that content on this Website infringes your copyright, please send a notice containing:

Your signature;
Identification of the copyrighted work;
Identification of the infringing material and its location;
Your contact information;
A statement of good-faith belief that use of the material is not authorized; and
A statement that the notice is accurate under penalty of perjury.

DMCA notices may be sent to: members@aciscommission.org

Reliance on Information

Information provided on this Website is for general informational purposes only.
ACIS makes no representation or warranty as to the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content. Use of such information is solely at your own risk.

Online Purchases and Transactions

All payments or purchases made through the Website are governed by the ACIS Terms of Sale, which are incorporated herein by reference.
By submitting payment, you agree to abide by those terms and all applicable refund and renewal policies.

Third-Party Links and CE Providers

The Website may include links to third-party websites or Continuing Education (CE) providers. These are provided for convenience only.
ACIS does not control or endorse such websites and assumes no responsibility for their content, accuracy, or security.
Your interactions with third-party entities are at your own risk and subject to their respective terms.

Disclaimer of Warranties

Your use of the Website and its content is at your own risk.
The Website is provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title, or non-infringement.

ACIS does not warrant that:

The Website will be uninterrupted or error-free;
Defects will be corrected; or
The Website or its servers are free of viruses or other harmful components.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, ACIS, IBTHM, ACHTHS, and their officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, consequential, incidental, punitive, or special damages arising out of or in connection with your use or inability to use the Website, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless ACIS, IBTHM, ACHTHS, and their affiliates, officers, employees, and contractors from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Website.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in the jurisdiction where ACIS is legally registered, without regard to its conflict-of-law provisions.

Any dispute arising under or relating to these Terms may, at ACIS’s sole discretion, be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) or another comparable arbitration body.

Both parties consent to the jurisdiction of the arbitration venue selected by ACIS and agree that the arbitration decision shall be final and binding.

Waiver and Severability

Failure by ACIS to enforce any term shall not constitute a waiver.
If any provision is held unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with the Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, Code of Ethics, and Terms of Sale, constitute the entire agreement between you and ACIS, superseding all prior understandings.

Certification and accreditation are voluntary, non-governmental recognitions and do not establish a license or legal authorization to practice.

Comments and Contact Information

This Website is operated by:
Accreditation Commission for Integrative Sciences (ACIS)
Email: join@aciscommission.org
Website: www.aciscommission.org

All feedback, technical inquiries, or concerns should be directed to join@aciscommission.org.