Ethics & Public Claims

A focused review of ethics, marketing, approval claims, recognition statements, scope references and status information presented to the public.

This quality area is designed to reduce ambiguity between private quality review, statutory approval, professional recognition and other forms of authority.

Core quality controls

Accuracy of marketing and website claims

Correct use of IBQA-USA identity and status

Clear distinction between private and statutory recognition

Controlled references to partners and third parties

Prompt correction of outdated or misleading claims

Typical evidence reviewed

Website and marketing samples

Approval and affiliation wording

Brand-use permissions

Public verification records

Correction and communication controls

Quality outcomes

Accurate claims

Public statements remain within the written approval and evidence-supported scope.

Clear boundaries

Private quality status is not presented as government or statutory authority.

Current status

Material changes and expired approvals are reflected promptly in public information.

Scope & Transparency

IBQA-USA requires reviewed entities to avoid misleading statements about government recognition, university status, professional licensure or other authority not formally granted by the relevant body.