Financial Practices
Financial Governance

Refund Policy

Transparent Financial Practices for Accreditation & Certification Services

At IQA-US, we are committed to maintaining transparency, fairness, and structured financial governance in all accreditation, assessment, and certification services.

This Refund Policy outlines the precise terms under which payments made to IQA-US may or may not qualify for a refund.

Nature of Services

IQA-US provides professional services that involve structured documentation review, evaluation committee assessment, compliance analysis, administrative processing, and digital system operations. These include:

  • Institutional Accreditation Review
  • Program Accreditation Evaluation
  • Online Assessment Administration
  • Certification Issuance & Verification
  • Curriculum Evaluation & Advisory Services

Due to the professional and procedural nature of these services, fees are generally non-refundable once processing begins.

Refund Eligibility

Refunds may only be considered under the following limited circumstances:

01

Duplicate Payment

If a duplicate payment has been made due to a technical or banking error.

02

Technical Transaction Error

If payment is processed but service is not initiated due to an internal administrative error.

03

Service Non-Initiation

If IQA-US has not commenced documentation review or administrative processing.

Non-Refundable Situations

Refunds will not be granted under any circumstances in the following cases:

  • Accreditation evaluation has commenced
  • Documentation review has started
  • Assessment or certification process initiated
  • Accreditation decision has been issued
  • Candidate examination has been conducted
  • Certification has been generated

Administrative, review, and compliance processing costs are strictly non-refundable once initiated.

Refund Request Process

1. In Writing

Submit official written request

2. Payment Proof

Include receipt/transaction ID

3. Within 7 Days

Must be within 7 calendar days

Each request is reviewed by the Finance & Compliance Unit. Approved refunds are processed through the original mode of payment within standard banking timelines.

Policy Integrity

"This Refund Policy protects both IQA-US and institutions by ensuring absolute clarity in financial expectations. It reflects our structured governance and responsible operational standards."