Policies

• Terms of Use

  Rules for using ibcot.org and member services.

• Privacy Policy

  What IBCOT collects, why, how long it is kept, and your choices.

• Cookie and Analytics Notice

  Cookies and analytics used on ibcot.org.

• Membership Agreement and Annual Dues Terms

  The dues, renewal, cancellation, and refund terms every applicant accepts.

• Membership Eligibility, Evidence, and Admission Policy

  Who may be admitted and how evidence is reviewed.

• Membership Denial and Appeal Policy

  What happens when an application is not approved.

• Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

  Standards every member accepts.

• Truthful Credential Claims and Badge Usage Policy

  How members may describe their membership and certification.

• Member Standards Orientation and Good Standing Policy

  The required orientation and what good standing means.

• Certification Terms and Exam Integrity Policy

  Examination rules, purchased attempts and retakes, scoring, and integrity.

• Complaints, Investigation, Discipline, Suspension, Revocation, and Appeals

  How complaints are handled.

• Refund and Cancellation Policies by Product

  Dues, examination attempts, and printed certificates.

• FirmCert Common-Ownership Disclosure

  The relationship between IBCOT and FirmCert.

• Accessibility Statement

  IBCOT's commitment to WCAG 2.2 AA.

• Acceptable Use and DMCA

  Prohibited uses and copyright notices.

• Fraud and Seal-Misuse Reporting

  How to report a misused badge, seal, or claim.

• Regulatory Status Disclosure

  IBCOT's regulatory posture in Texas.