Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to Academy IQC Vienna.

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the website academy.iqc-vienna.com, including all services, products, courses, digital materials, coaching sessions, workshops, and documentation kits offered through the website.

Academy IQC Vienna is operated by:

American Prograde Academy, LLC
651 N Broad St, Suite 201
Middletown, DE 19709
United States

By accessing or using this website, creating an account, purchasing a product, enrolling in a course, or using any services offered through this website, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our website or services.

2. Services Provided

Academy IQC Vienna provides professional training and digital services including but not limited to:

  • Online courses
  • E-books
  • Documentation kits
  • E-workshops
  • E-coaching sessions
  • Certification training programs
  • Downloadable educational materials
  • Live online training sessions
  • Certificate verification services
  • European Professional Recognition
  • Professional endorsement of training programmes
  • Professional Recognition Framework services
  • Co-branded certificate arrangements
  • European Professional Membership and membership-card services
  • European registration-number and QR-code verification services
  • Recognition of trainers
  • Strategic academic partnership services

These services are intended for professional learning and educational purposes.

3. Eligibility

By using this website, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years old, or
  • You have legal permission to enter into a binding agreement.

If you are using the website on behalf of an organization, you confirm that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

4. Account Registration

Some services require you to create an account.

When registering, you agree to:

  • provide accurate and complete information
  • maintain the security of your login credentials
  • update your information when necessary
  • accept responsibility for all activity under your account

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that contain false information or violate these Terms.

5. Orders and Payments

When you purchase products or services through the website:

  • all prices are displayed on the website
  • payments may be processed through secure third-party payment providers such as Stripe
  • payment must be completed before access to the service or digital product is granted

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel any order if:

  • payment is not authorized
  • fraudulent activity is suspected
  • incorrect pricing appears on the website

6. Digital Products and Access

Products available on the website may include:

  • downloadable materials
  • online courses
  • templates
  • guides
  • documentation kits
  • educational resources

When you purchase a digital product, you receive a non-transferable license to use the material for personal or internal business use only.

You may not:

  • resell the materials
  • redistribute them publicly
  • upload them to other websites
  • share them with unauthorized third parties

All intellectual property remains the property of American Prograde Academy, LLC.

7. Courses, Workshops, and Coaching

Courses and workshops may include:

  • live online training sessions
  • recorded materials
  • course resources and assignments
  • assessments or evaluations
  • certificate issuance

Course details such as schedules, instructors, platforms, and learning formats may change if necessary.

Live sessions may be delivered through online platforms such as Google Meet or similar tools.

Participants are responsible for ensuring they have appropriate internet access and devices.

8. Attendance Requirements

Certain courses may require minimum attendance or participation.

If attendance requirements apply, they will be stated on the specific course page or in the Attendance Terms & Conditions page available on this website.

Failure to meet attendance requirements may result in:

  • non-issuance of a certificate
  • inability to complete the course

9. Certification and Certificates

Certificates may be issued after successful completion of course requirements, which may include:

  • course attendance
  • assessments or exams
  • participation in training sessions

Academy IQC Vienna reserves the right to:

  • verify certificate authenticity
  • correct administrative errors
  • revoke certificates obtained through fraud or misconduct

European Professional Recognition

Academy IQC Vienna provides an independent institutional and professional recognition framework for training programmes, training providers, academies, trainers and professionals.

Available services may include:

  • Professional Endorsement of Training Programmes
  • Professional Recognition Framework
  • Co-Branded Certificate Framework
  • European Professional Membership
  • Official Membership Card
  • European Registration Number
  • QR Code Verification
  • Digital Verification Record
  • Recognition of Trainers
  • Strategic Academic Partnership

The available recognition pathways include:

Plan A – Program Endorsement: Independent professional endorsement of programmes.

Plan B – Professional Recognition Framework: Builds upon Plan A by adding co-branded certificates, membership, membership cards, registration, verification and institutional recognition.

Application and Review

Submitting an application does not guarantee endorsement, recognition, membership, registration, partnership or approval.

Each application is subject to professional review. Academy IQC Vienna may request additional documents, explanations, corrections, interviews or other information before making a decision.

Academy IQC Vienna may accept, reject, defer or request changes to an application based on:

  • The information and documentation submitted
  • The outcome of the professional review
  • The scope and quality of the programme or service
  • The suitability of the proposed recognition pathway
  • Compliance with applicable requirements and cooperation conditions

Applicant Responsibilities

Applicants agree to:

  • Provide accurate, complete and current information
  • Have appropriate authority to apply on behalf of the organisation, programme, trainer or professional concerned
  • Submit only documents that they are authorised to provide
  • Notify Academy IQC Vienna of material changes affecting the application or recognised programme
  • Cooperate with reasonable review and verification requests
  • Use certificates, logos, membership cards, registration numbers and verification materials only as authorised in writing
  • Avoid false, misleading, exaggerated or unauthorised claims concerning the meaning or scope of recognition

Scope of Recognition

Recognition applies only to the organisation, programme, trainer or professional expressly identified in the written approval or agreement.

Recognition is not automatically transferable to another organisation, branch, programme, partner, trainer or individual.

The precise scope, duration, fees, renewal conditions, permitted branding, certificate arrangements and responsibilities of the parties will be defined in a separate written proposal, agreement or cooperation document.

Use of Names, Logos and Recognition Materials

Applicants may not use the Academy IQC Vienna name, IQC Vienna identity, logos, certificate designs, membership cards, registration numbers, QR codes or other recognition materials without written approval.

Approved materials must be used only:

  • For the approved organisation, programme, trainer or professional
  • During the approved recognition period
  • In accordance with applicable branding and usage instructions
  • Without alteration, misleading presentation or unauthorised transfer

Suspension or Withdrawal

Academy IQC Vienna may suspend, restrict, refuse to renew or withdraw recognition where:

  • False, incomplete or misleading information has been provided
  • Recognition materials, certificates, logos or verification records are misused
  • The recognised programme or organisation materially changes without notification
  • Agreed quality, contractual, payment or cooperation requirements are not maintained
  • The applicant breaches these Terms and Conditions or an applicable agreement
  • Continued recognition could damage the integrity, credibility or reputation of the recognition framework

Where appropriate, the applicant may be given an opportunity to explain or correct the issue before a final decision is made.

Registration and Verification Records

Where recognition is approved, Academy IQC Vienna may maintain limited registration and verification information to confirm the authenticity and current status of certificates, memberships, registration numbers or recognition records.

Verification information may include the name, programme title, registration or certificate number, issue date, validity period and current status.

Important Recognition Disclaimer

European Professional Recognition provided by Academy IQC Vienna is an independent institutional and professional recognition framework.

It does not constitute:

  • Governmental or statutory recognition
  • European Union accreditation or official European Union approval
  • Academic accreditation or nostrification
  • Recognition by a public authority or regulated professional body
  • A licence or legal authorisation to practise a regulated profession
  • A guarantee of employment, immigration status, professional licensing, market access or acceptance by another organisation

Where a profession is regulated, the applicant or participant remains responsible for contacting the competent authority in the relevant country and completing any official recognition, registration or licensing procedure required by law.

10. Refunds and Cancellations

Because many products are digital and instantly accessible, purchases may be non-refundable once access has been granted.

For live courses or workshops, cancellation policies may vary depending on the program and will be communicated on the specific course page.

We reserve the right to reschedule courses if necessary due to operational or instructor availability reasons.

11. Intellectual Property

All website content including:

  • course materials
  • documents
  • templates
  • videos
  • graphics
  • text
  • branding
  • logos
  • digital downloads

are the intellectual property of American Prograde Academy, LLC unless otherwise stated.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display any content without written permission.

12. User Conduct

When using this website or participating in courses, you agree not to:

  • violate any laws or regulations
  • interfere with website operations
  • attempt unauthorized access to systems or data
  • misuse course platforms or communication tools
  • upload harmful or malicious content
  • impersonate another person or organization

Violation of these rules may result in account suspension or termination.

13. Third-Party Services

Our website may use or link to third-party services such as:

  • payment processors
  • video conferencing tools
  • scheduling tools
  • email communication platforms

These services operate under their own terms and privacy policies.

Academy IQC Vienna is not responsible for the practices of third-party services.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, American Prograde Academy, LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this website or its services.

We do not guarantee that:

  • the website will always be available
  • services will be uninterrupted
  • course participation will result in employment or certification recognition by external bodies

15. Disclaimer

All training materials and educational content are provided for educational and informational purposes only.

Participation in courses does not guarantee professional certification recognition by external organizations unless explicitly stated.

16. Privacy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal data is collected and processed.

17. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Last Updated date.

Continued use of the website after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

18. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted according to the laws of the State of Delaware, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

American Prograde Academy, LLC
651 N Broad St, Suite 201
Middletown, DE 19709
United States

Email: support@iqc-vienna.com

Effective Date: March 9, 2026
Last Updated: March 9, 2026