Terms of service

Please review this agreement and contact the organization if you have any questions or concerns.

Section 1: CERTIFICATIONS

The organization offers certification, certificate and membership programs as part of its education and advocacy efforts. The purchaser interested in purchasing certification, certificate or memberships understands the following:

Purchaser agrees that the fee paid by Student is non-refundable. Should the Purchaser decide not to pursue the course after enrolling, the Purchaser understands that any fees paid will not be refunded.

Program Duration: By enrolling in our programs, you acknowledge and agree that you have up to three (3) to six (6) months to complete the program, depending on the course selected from the date of registration. This duration includes all coursework, assignments, assessments, and any other requirements specified for the program.

Registration and Payment: If you fail to complete the program within the designated three (3) to six (6) month period, you understand that you will be required to re-register for the program and pay the applicable fees to continue your studies. The registration process and fees will be communicated to you at the time of re-registration.

Termination: The program administration reserves the right to terminate your enrollment if you fail to comply with the program guidelines, codes of conduct, or any other policies set forth by the institution. In such cases, you will not be eligible for a refund or continuation of the program, and you may be subject to additional penalties or consequences as determined by the institution.

Installment Plans: The organization offers installment payment plans for programs for certain programs to individuals who qualify. The payment plans will not exceed four installments depending on the program's cost. Purchasers will be given access to the course once the Purchaser has paid at least fifty percent of the total amount for the course. Purchaser will receive their final certificate after the course has been paid in full. Partial refunds will not be issued for uncompleted programs.

For certifications, the certificate attesting to course completion will be emailed to the email address provided by the Purchaser at the time of registration and will be issued in the name of the Purchaser unless the Purchaser receives prior approval before starting the course. If Purchaser becomes certified by the Organization, StudentPurchaser agrees that the certification does not guarantee that the Student will be able to secure job opportunities, promotions, or a salary increase based on the certification.

The Organization’s certifications are issued solely by the Organization. The Organization is not affiliated with any university, college, or organization. The Organization does not seek accreditation from any organization or accrediting agency and has not been accredited by any organization or accrediting agency. The Organization does not grant degrees. The Organization’s certifications are private, independent, programs that do not confer college, higher education, or continuing education credits of any kind. The Organization makes no representations or warranties regarding the acceptability of the certification for educational, business, financial, or career purposes nor does it make any representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, validity, adequacy, usability, reliability, or completeness of any information.

The Purchaser hereby grants the Organization permission to use the purchaser or learner's photo (provided by the purchaser, learner, or retrieved by the Organization from a social media website) for announcements about the learner's certification. Such announcements may be posted on the Organization's social media pages or elsewhere.

The Student agrees that Godian Global and its entities (International Hospitality Institute and American Hospitality Institute) are not liable and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any actions relating to the use of Organization’s certifications.

Confidentiality: Throughout your participation in the program, you may have access to confidential information, proprietary materials, or other intellectual property belonging to the institution or its partners. You agree to maintain strict confidentiality and not disclose or use any such information for personal gain or to the detriment of the institution or its partners.

Limited Liability: Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Organization makes no guarantees, representations, or warranties of any kind or nature, express or implied with respect to any of its certifications. In no event shall the Organization be liable to the purchaser or learner for any direct, indirect, consequential, punitive, compensatory, or special damages relating to the use of the Organization’s certifications.

Indemnification: Purchaser or learner agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company and its officers, employees, agents and licensees from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities and expenses, arising out of the breach of any obligation, warranty or representation of Student in this Agreement.

Entire Agreement: This document reflects the entire agreement between the Purchaser or learner and the Organization and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations. The Agreement may not be amended, altered, or supplemented except in writing signed by both the Organization and the Purchaser or learner. The organization and purchaser or learner agree that the Agreement will be executed once the Purchaser or learner pays for the course, products, or services offered by the organization. Purchaser or learner should not proceed with payment unless the Purchaser or learner agrees with the terms of the Agreement. If the Purchaser or learner proceeds with payment, the Purchaser or learner will be accepting all the terms of the agreement.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration of disputes. Purchaser, learner and Organization agree to arbitrate all disputes and claims between Purchaser, learner and Organization that arise out of or relate in any manner to the Organization’s certification programs.

This Dispute Resolution Agreement also does not forbid Purchaser, learner or Organization from bringing issues to the attention of federal, state, or local agencies.

Purchaser, learner and Organization agree that, by entering into this arbitration agreement, all parties are waiving their respective rights to a trial by jury or to participate in a class or representative action. The United States of America’s Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Dispute Resolution Agreement. With respect to all disputes or claims that arise out of or relate in any way to the Organization’s certification programs, this Dispute Resolution Agreement supersedes any contrary terms regarding dispute resolution in any other agreement between the parties.

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable. If the Court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited.

Waiver: The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement.

Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas in the United States of America, without giving effect to any conflicts of law provisions.

Binding Effect This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and permissible assigns.

Section 2: INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS

Whereas Organization offers an individual membership program for the global hospitality industry.

Member agrees that the fee paid by Member is non-refundable.

Purchasing a membership does not guarantee that the purchaser will receive a scholarship or other awards from the Organization.

All membership certificates will be sent electronically to the email address on record. Member understands that conferment of membership does not indicate or guarantee that Member will be able to secure job opportunities, promotions, or a salary increase, based on the membership.

Membership rates and benefits are subject to change at the organizations discretion.

Additional Information on Benefits

Discount on certification programs: Members will receive a discount on the fees for all certification programs offered by the Organization. Member understands that certification fees and discounts may change at the discretion of the organization.

Free Courses and Membership: As part of your membership with our organization, you may have access to certain free courses or educational materials. These free courses and materials are provided as a benefit of your membership and cannot be adjusted or redeemed for monetary value, cash, or any other form of compensation.

Course Eligibility: The availability of free courses may vary and is subject to the discretion of the organization. The organization reserves the right to modify, add, or remove any free courses or educational materials from the membership benefits at any time without prior notice.

Non-Transferability: Free courses offered as part of your membership are non-transferable. They are exclusively available to the individual member and cannot be shared, gifted, or assigned to another person or entity.

Course Modifications and Cancellations: The organization reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue any course, including those offered as part of the membership benefits, without prior notice. In the event of a course cancellation or modification, the organization will make reasonable efforts to provide suitable alternatives or substitutes.

Intellectual Property: All course content, including but not limited to videos, text, documents, assessments, and any other materials provided in the free courses, are protected by intellectual property rights and are owned or licensed by the organization. You agree not to reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works based on the course content without explicit permission from the organization.

Member understands that membership is valid for one year. At the expiration of membership, the Member has the option to renew membership. Members understand that the membership fee may change. Members will lose access to any benefits accruing from membership upon expiration of membership.

The organization is not affiliated with any university, college, or organization. The organization does not seek accreditation from any organization or accrediting agency and has not been accredited by any organization or accrediting agency. The organization does not grant degrees or diplomas. The organization’s membership program is a private, independent, program which does not confer college, higher education, or continuing education credits of any kind. Organization makes no representations or warranties regarding the acceptability of its membership for educational, business, financial, or career purposes nor does it make any representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, validity, adequacy, usability, reliability, or completeness of any information.

Member agrees that Godian Global and its entities (International Hospitality Institute and American Hospitality Institute) are not liable and will not be liable or responsible for any actions or inaction, or for any direct or indirect result of any actions relating to the use of membership in Organization.

Limited Liability: Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, the Organization makes no guarantees, representations, or warranties of any kind or nature, express or implied with respect to its membership program. In no event shall the Organization be liable to the Member for any direct, indirect, consequential, punitive, compensatory, or special damages relating to the use of membership in the Organization.

Indemnification: Member agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Organization and its officers, employees, agents and licensees from and against any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities and expenses, arising out of the breach of any obligation, warranty or representation of Member in this Agreement.

Entire Agreement: This document reflects the entire agreement between the Member and the Organization and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations. The Agreement may not be amended, altered, or supplemented except in writing signed by both the Organization and the Purchasr or learner. Organization and Purchaser or learner agree that the Agreement will be executed once the Purchaser or learner pays for the course, membership or other services provided by the organization. Purchaser or learner should not proceed with payment unless they agrees with the terms of the Agreement. If the Purchaser or learner proceeds with payment, Purchaser or learner will accept all the agreement terms.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration of disputes. Member, purchaser, learner and Organization agree to arbitrate all disputes and claims between Member, purchaser, learner and Organization that arise out of or relate in any manner to the Organization’s membership program.

This Dispute Resolution Agreement also does not forbid the Member or Organization from bringing issues to the attention of international, federal, state, or local agencies.

Member and Organization agree that, by entering into this arbitration agreement, all parties are waiving their respective rights to a trial by jury or to participate in a class or representative action. The United States of America’s Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Dispute Resolution Agreement. With respect to all disputes or claims arising out of or relating to the Organization’s membership program, this Dispute Resolution Agreement supersedes any contrary terms regarding dispute resolution in any other agreement between the parties.

Binding Effect This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and permissible assigns.

Section 3: CORPORATE AND ALLIED MEMBERSHIPS

Whereas Organization offers Corporate and Allied membership programs for the global hospitality industry.

Member agrees that the fee paid by Member is non-refundable once paid.

All membership certificate will be sent electronically to the email address on record. Member understands that conferment of membership does not indicate or guarantee that Member will be able to secure financial benefits, business opportunities, business partnerships, and advertising or marketing opportunities, based on the membership.

Member understands that membership is valid for one year. At the expiration of membership, Member has the option to renew membership. Members understands that the membership fee may change. Member will lose access to any benefits accruing from membership, upon expiration of membership.

Organization is not affiliated with any university, college, or organization. Organization does not seek accreditation from any organization or accrediting agency and has not been accredited by any organization or accrediting agency. Organization does not grant degrees or diplomas. Organization’s membership program is a private, independent, program which does not confer college, higher education, or continuing education credits of any kind. Organization makes no representations or warranties regarding the acceptability of its membership for educational, business, financial, or career purposes nor does it make any representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, validity, adequacy, usability, reliability, or completeness of any information.

Limited Liability: Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Organization makes no guarantees, representations, or warranties of any kind or nature, express or implied with respect to its membership program. In no event shall Organization be liable to Member for any direct, indirect, consequential, punitive, compensatory, or special damages relating to use of membership in Organization.

Entire Agreement: This document reflects the entire agreement between Member and the Organization and reflects a complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all prior written and oral representations. The Agreement may not be amended, altered, or supplemented except in writing signed by both the Organization and the Student. Organization and Student agree that the Agreement will be executed once Student pays for the course. Student should not proceed with payment unless Student agrees with the terms of the Agreement. If Student proceeds with payment, Student will be accepting all the terms of the agreement.

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration of disputes. Member and Organization agree to arbitrate all disputes and claims between Member and Organization that arise out of or relate in any manner to the Organization’s membership program.

This Dispute Resolution Agreement also does not forbid Member or Organization from bringing issues to the attention of international, federal, state, or local agencies.

Member and Organization agree that, by entering into this arbitration agreement, all parties are waiving their respective rights to a trial by jury or to participate in a class or representative action. The United States of America’s Federal Arbitration Act governs the interpretation and enforcement of this Dispute Resolution Agreement. With respect to all disputes or claims that arise out of or relate in any way to Organization’s membership program, this Dispute Resolution Agreement supersedes any contrary terms regarding dispute resolution in any other agreement between the parties.

Binding Effect This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective successors and permissible assigns.

By purchasing a program, membership, courses or any other services offered through Godian Global and its entities (International Hospitality Institute and American Hospitality Institute) you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to abide by the above terms and conditions stated herein.