Terms of Use

Last updated: January 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of the International Council for Standards & Certification (“ICSC”, “we”, “our”, “us”) website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. About Us

International Council for Standards & Certification (ICSC)
Registered Office:
124–128 City Road
London
England
EC1V 2NX

2. Use of Our Website

You agree to use our website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others, interfere with website functionality, attempt to access restricted systems, or submit false or misleading information.

3. Certificate Verification

Our verification system provides information about certificates issued by ICSC. You agree not to misuse verification data, falsify certificate information, impersonate certificate holders, or use verification results for unlawful purposes. ICSC does not guarantee verification availability at all times.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on this website (including the ICSC name, crest, marks, seals, logos, text, design and layout) is the intellectual property of ICSC and may not be used without written permission.

5. Reporting Misuse

You may report suspicious certificates, misuse of ICSC logos or marks, or fraudulent providers via the Contact page. Reports are handled confidentially.

6. Limitation of Liability

ICSC is not liable for loss arising from reliance on verification results, website downtime, inaccuracies caused by third parties, or indirect damages. Nothing in these Terms limits liability where prohibited by law.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to third‑party sites; we are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

8. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales and disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

10. Contact

For questions: legal@councilforstandards.org