Eduevidence.org, legal name: International Certification of Evidence of Impact in Education, org.no. NO932595036
Last updated: January 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By (a) registering a user, (b) registering or updating a company, (c) registering or updating a product, or (d) applying for a certification/re-certification, you accept these Terms and Conditions in full. If you do not agree, you should not proceed with registration, submission, or certification activities on EduEvidence.org.
2. Certification Process and Validity
- Certifications issued by EduEvidence.org are valid for 24 months from the date of approval.
- Certifications are tied to specific product versions. Updates or changes to products may require new submissions or re-certification.
- Products or certifications that remain unpaid may be removed from the EduEvidence database without notice.
3. Fees and Payment
- All administrative and certification fees are non-refundable, regardless of whether a product qualifies for certification.
- EduEvidence.org reserves the right to update its fee structure at any time. New fees will apply to future applications, not existing certified products.
4. Use of Data and Content
- All content submitted to EduEvidence.org (including company, product, and certification information) may be used, displayed, and published freely by EduEvidence.org.
- EduEvidence.org collects information from product submissions, external certification databases, academic publications, and other relevant sources.
- EduEvidence.org strives to ensure information is accurate and current, but accepts no liability for errors, omissions, wroing or outdated content.
5. Limitation of Liability
- EduEvidence.org bears no legal responsibility for any content on the site or consequences resulting from the use of the database.
- In all cases, the maximum liability of EduEvidence.org for damages or compensation shall never exceed the amount paid by the company to EduEvidence.org within the last two (2) years.
- EduEvidence.org is not liable for indirect losses, including lost profits, reputational damage, or business opportunities.
6. Legal Jurisdiction
- All legal disputes, claims, or lawsuits must be brought in Norway, under Norwegian law, and will be handled by a Norwegian Tingrett (District Court).
- By registering or applying as above (1), you consent to this jurisdiction and applicable law.
7. Advisory Boards
- EduEvidence.org maintains both an academic and non-academic board of advisors.
- These boards serve an advisory role only and carry no responsibility for criteria setting, product evaluation, or approval decisions.
8. Intellectual Property Rights
- EduEvidence.org, its methodology, frameworks (5E: Efficacy, Effectiveness, Equity, Ethics, Environment), and certification processes are the intellectual property of EduEvidence.org.
- Certificates, seals, or digital badges may only be displayed by companies holding a valid and current certification. Misuse of badges or expired certifications may result in removal from the database and possible legal action.
- 8.1. Prohibitions
- By accessing our website and engaging with our materials, you agree not to:
- Use or launch any automated system, including, but not limited to, robots, spiders, scrapers, crawlers, deep-links, or any similar data gathering and extraction tools, to access, acquire, copy, or monitor any portion of the Website, its materials, or data without our explicit prior written consent.
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or exploit any portion of the Website, use of the Website, or access to the Website for any commercial purpose without our express written permission.
- Take any action that imposes, or may impose, an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure or network.
9. Code of conduct and misrepresentation
- Companies and individuals are expected to provide accurate, complete, and truthful information in all submissions.
- Any evidence of misrepresentation, falsification, or omission may result in immediate withdrawal of certification, without refund, and removal from EduEvidence.org listings.
10. Updates to Terms
- EduEvidence.org reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Updated versions will be posted on EduEvidence.org and will take effect immediately.
- Continued use of EduEvidence services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Force Majeure
EduEvidence.org shall not be held liable for failure or delay in performing obligations due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, government restrictions, cyberattacks, labor disputes, or technology failures.
12. Contact
For inquiries related to these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
International Certification of Evidence of Impact in Education
Org.nr. 932595036
Email: eduevidence1@eduevidence.org