GENERAL WEBSITE TERMS OF USE
EICPA Association
Association of Eurasia Institutes of Certified Public/Professional Accountants and Auditors
Document Reference: EICPA-LEGAL-TOU-2026-v4.0
Effective Date: March 27, 2026
Review Date: March 27, 2027
Status: Under review — Compliance Under Reviewed
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please read these Terms of Use carefully before accessing or using this Website. By accessing or using any part of this Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms in their entirety, together with our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately cease using this Website.
PART A — GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. OPERATOR IDENTIFICATION AND NATURE OF ASSOCIATION
1.1 Nature of the Association of Eurasia Institutes of Certified Public/Professional Accountants and Auditors The EICPA Association (“EICPA“, “we“, “us“, or “our“) is a regional professional membership association comprising national Professional Accounting Organisations and EICPA-certified accountants and auditors operating in the Eurasian region and globally.
EICPA operates as an unregistered international association governed by a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between its member organisations. EICPA does not possess independent legal personality. All legal rights, obligations, and liabilities arising from the operation of this Website and associated digital platforms are vested in and borne by the Designated Member Organisation identified in Clause 1.2 below.
1.2 Designated Website Operator — Legal Entity Pursuant to the EICPA Memorandum of Understanding, the operation of this Website, all associated digital platforms, and the publication and enforcement of these Terms of Use have been formally delegated to and are the legal responsibility of:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Legal Name | Non-for profit Association |
| Legal Form | Association |
| Jurisdiction of Registration | Eurasia International |
| Governing Law | TBD. INT. |
| Role | Designated Website Operator; Legal Contracting Party; Data Controller; Copyright Licensee |
| Website | www.eicpa.org |
1.3 EICPA Member Organisations EICPA’s membership comprises national professional accounting and auditing organisations across Eurasian states. Individual member organisations retain their own independent legal personalities, rights, and obligations under their respective national laws. Membership of EICPA does not create joint liability among member organisations except as expressly provided in the EICPA Memorandum of Understanding.
1.4 Contact Information
| Department | Contact |
|---|---|
| Legal & Compliance | gro.apcie@lagel |
| Data Protection | gro.apcie@ycavirp |
| Accessibility | gro.apcie@ytilibissecca |
| Information Security | gro.apcie@ytiruces |
| General Enquiries | gro.apcie@ofni |
| Website | www.eicpa.org |
2. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS
2.1 Binding Agreement Access to and use of this Website constitutes your unconditional acceptance of these Terms of Use (“Terms“), the EICPA Privacy Policy, and the EICPA Cookie Policy, all of which are incorporated herein by reference. These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you (“User“) and the Operator — Non-Commercial Partnership “Certified Professional Accountant” — acting in its capacity as Designated Website Operator on behalf of EICPA.
2.2 Capacity to Contract By using this Website, you represent and warrant that:
- (a) You are at least 18 years of age or have reached the age of legal majority in your jurisdiction;
- (b) You possess full legal capacity to enter into binding contractual agreements;
- (c) Your use of this Website does not violate any applicable law, regulation, or professional obligation;
- (d) Where you access this Website on behalf of an organisation, you have full authority to bind that organisation to these Terms.
2.3 Amendments and Updates The Operator reserves the right to amend these Terms at its sole discretion with the approval of the EICPA governing body as constituted under the MOU. Material changes will be communicated via:
- A prominent notice on the Website homepage;
- Direct notification to registered members and users via email;
- Publication of a revised version with an updated effective date.
Continued use of the Website following notification of amendments constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
2.4 Language These Terms are published in English as the authoritative version. Translations provided for convenience do not alter the legal meaning of the English text.
3. ANTI-SPAM AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS POLICY
3.1 Electronic contact information published on this Website is provided exclusively for legitimate professional communication with EICPA and the Operator.
3.2 Publication of such contact details shall not be construed as consent to receive:
- Unsolicited commercial electronic messages or bulk communications;
- Automated, scripted, or bot-generated messages;
- Spam, phishing, or malicious communications of any nature.
3.3 Unauthorized use of published contact information is strictly prohibited and may constitute a violation of:
- EU Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive);
- Russian Federal Law No. 38-FZ “On Advertising” (as amended);
- Equivalent anti-spam legislation within all EAEU member states.
PART B — CONTENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
4. WEBSITE CONTENT
4.1 Scope of Content All material available on this Website — including text, software, scripts, graphics, photographs, audio, video, interactive features, educational resources, professional publications, examination materials, and training content (collectively, “Content“) — is provided for general informational and professional development purposes only.
4.2 No Professional Advice Content on this Website does not constitute professional accounting, auditing, legal, financial, tax, investment, or regulatory advice. EICPA and the Operator expressly disclaim any advisory relationship arising from access to or use of Content. Users must seek independent qualified professional guidance before making any decisions based on Content herein.
4.3 Accuracy, Currency, and Completeness Neither EICPA nor the Operator warrants the accuracy, completeness, currency, or fitness for purpose of any Content. Content is subject to periodic revision and may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors.
4.4 User-Generated Content
- (a) The Operator reserves the right to moderate, edit, remove, or restrict any user-generated content submitted through the Website without notice and at its sole discretion.
- (b) By submitting content to the Website, Users grant the Operator a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and display such content for operational, educational, and promotional purposes.
- (c) Users warrant that submitted content does not infringe any third-party rights and is not unlawful, defamatory, or misleading.
4.5 Permitted Use — Limited Licence Subject to these Terms, the Operator grants Users a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable licence to access and use Content solely for personal, non-commercial, and professional development purposes.
4.6 Prohibited Use Without prior written consent of the Operator, Users must not:
- (a) Copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, or distribute any Content;
- (b) Adapt, modify, translate, or create derivative works from any Content;
- (c) Sell, license, sublicense, rent, or commercially exploit any Content;
- (d) Use automated tools including scrapers, bots, crawlers, or data-mining software;
- (e) Circumvent, disable, or interfere with any security features or access controls;
- (f) Use the Website in any manner that violates applicable law or professional standards;
- (g) Impersonate EICPA, the Operator, its officers, members, or any other person or entity;
- (h) Introduce viruses, malware, or any other harmful code to the Website.
5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND COPYRIGHT
5.1 Copyright Ownership All Content on this Website is the exclusive intellectual property of the Authorized Member Organisation of EICPA — being the Non-Commercial Partnership “Certified Professional Accountant”, registered in the Russian Federation — and is protected under the following international and regional frameworks:
| Framework | Jurisdiction / Scope |
|---|---|
| Berne Convention (1886, as amended) | 181 signatory states — automatic protection upon creation |
| WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT) | Geneva, 1996 — digital works protection |
| WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT) | Geneva, 1996 |
| EU Directive 2019/790 | Copyright in the Digital Single Market |
| EU Directive 2001/29/EC | Information Society — harmonized copyright |
| Russian Civil Code Part IV | Arts. 1225–1551 — IP protection within Russian Federation |
| EAEU IP Agreement 2015 | Eurasian Economic Union member states |
All rights are expressly reserved. © 2026 Non-Commercial Partnership “Certified Professional Accountant” / EICPA Association member.
5.2 Licence to Operate The Non-Commercial Partnership “Certified Professional Accountant”, as both copyright holder and Designated Website Operator, operates this Website and publishes all Content under its own intellectual property rights and pursuant to the authority granted by the EICPA Memorandum of Understanding. No separate licence from a third party is required for the Operator’s use of Content on this Website.
5.3 Trademarks and Branding The EICPA name, logo, acronym, certification marks, and all associated branding elements are trademarks held by or licenced to the Non-Commercial Partnership “Certified Professional Accountant” on behalf of EICPA Association. Unauthorized use of EICPA trademarks is strictly prohibited under applicable national and international trademark law, including the Madrid System for International Registration of Marks (WIPO).
5.4 Permitted Reproduction Users may download and print Content solely for personal, non-commercial use, provided that:
- Content is reproduced in its entirety without modification;
- Full attribution to EICPA Association / Non-Commercial Partnership “Certified Professional Accountant” is clearly maintained;
- No commercial benefit is derived from such reproduction;
- All copyright notices and proprietary markings are preserved.
5.5 Permissions and Licensing Requests Any reproduction, adaptation, republication, or distribution of Content requires prior written authorization from the Operator. All permissions requests must be submitted to: gro.apcie@lagel The Operator will respond to permissions requests within 20 business days.
5.6 AI-Assisted Content In accordance with WIPO’s AI and IP Policy Framework (2024) and USPTO AI Content Guidance (2024), Content produced with AI assistance remains the intellectual property of the Operator where the Operator has exercised sufficient creative direction, editorial control, and human oversight in its production.
5.7 Third-Party Intellectual Property Certain Content may be owned by third parties and published under licence or with permission. Users are solely responsible for independently verifying and complying with applicable third-party intellectual property rights before reproducing or distributing such Content.
5.8 Content Contributed by Member Organisations Content contributed to this Website by EICPA member organisations other than the Operator is published under a licence granted to the Operator by the contributing member organisation. Such contributing member organisations retain ownership of their respective contributed content. Users must not reproduce or distribute contributed content without the consent of both the Operator and the originating member organisation.
PART C — DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND EXTERNAL LINKS
6. EXTERNAL LINKS AND THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS
6.1 Third-Party Websites This Website may contain hyperlinks to external websites operated by third parties. Neither EICPA nor the Operator:
- Exercises editorial control over such external sites;
- Endorses, sponsors, or assumes responsibility for their content, accuracy, legality, or availability;
- Makes any warranties regarding products or services available through external links.
Access to external sites is entirely at the User’s own risk.
6.2 Linking to This Website Prior written consent from the Operator is required before creating or maintaining any hyperlink to this Website. Requests must be submitted to: gro.apcie@lagel
6.3 Digital Learning and Webinar Platforms EICPA may deliver educational content, professional development programs, examinations, and live webinars through authorized third-party digital platforms. In such cases:
- Participation may require compliance with the terms of use of the respective third-party provider;
- The Operator processes personal data collected through such platforms in accordance with its Privacy Policy;
- Neither EICPA nor the Operator is liable for technical failures or service interruptions attributable to third-party platform providers.
6.4 Social Media Platforms EICPA maintains official profiles on various social media platforms. Interactions on such platforms are subject to the terms and privacy policies of those platforms. EICPA’s official social media channels are the only authorized channels for EICPA social media communications.
PART D — DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY
7. DATA PROTECTION, PRIVACY, AND COOKIES
7.1 Data Controller For the purposes of applicable data protection legislation, the data controller in respect of personal data collected through this Website is:
Non-Commercial Partnership “Certified Professional Accountant” Registered in the Russian Federation Contact: gro.apcie@ycavirp
7.2 Russian Federation Data Protection Compliance The Operator processes personal data in strict accordance with:
- Russian Federal Law No. 152-FZ “On Personal Data” (as amended, 2023);
- Russian Federal Law No. 149-FZ “On Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection”;
- Requirements of Roskomnadzor (Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media) as the competent supervisory authority.
7.3 GDPR Compliance — EU/EEA Users For Users located in the European Union or European Economic Area, the Operator processes personal data in accordance with:
- GDPR Regulation (EU) 2016/679 — Articles 5, 6, 7, 13, 14, 17, 20, and 21;
- The principles of lawfulness, fairness, transparency, purpose limitation, data minimisation, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
7.4 Eurasian Data Protection Compliance For Users located within EAEU member states, the Operator complies with applicable national data protection legislation, including:
- Kazakhstan Law on Personal Data and its Protection (2013, as amended);
- Belarus Law on Personal Data Protection (2021);
- Equivalent legislation in Armenia and Kyrgyzstan.
7.5 User Rights All Users have the following rights regarding their personal data:
| Right | Description | Response Time |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Obtain confirmation of and access to personal data held | 30 calendar days |
| Rectification | Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data | 30 calendar days |
| Erasure | Request deletion of personal data | 30 calendar days |
| Portability | Receive data in structured, machine-readable format | 30 calendar days |
| Restriction | Restrict processing in specified circumstances | 30 calendar days |
| Objection | Object to processing based on legitimate interests | 30 calendar days |
| Withdraw Consent | Withdraw consent at any time | Immediate |
To exercise any of these rights, contact: gro.apcie@ycavirp
7.6 Cookies and Tracking Technologies This Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies in accordance with:
- EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC);
- GDPR Regulation (EU) 2016/679 — consent requirements;
- Russian Federal Law No. 149-FZ on information technologies.
Full details are available in the EICPA Cookie Policy.
7.7 International Data Transfers Where personal data is transferred outside the Russian Federation, the Operator ensures compliance with Federal Law No. 152-FZ Art. 12 on cross-border data transfer, including verification that the recipient country ensures adequate protection of personal data rights. For transfers to EU/EEA, EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are applied where applicable.
PART E — ACCESSIBILITY AND TECHNICAL STANDARDS
8. WEB ACCESSIBILITY
8.1 Commitment EICPA and the Operator are committed to ensuring this Website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, in accordance with:
- WCAG 2.2 — Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (W3C, October 2023) — Level AA as minimum standard;
- EN 301 549 v3.2.1 — European standard for accessibility of ICT products and services;
- European Accessibility Act (EAA) — Directive (EU) 2019/882, effective June 2025.
8.2 Feedback and Assistance Users experiencing accessibility barriers are encouraged to contact: gro.apcie@ytilibissecca The Operator will acknowledge accessibility reports within 5 business days and provide a substantive response within 20 business days.
PART F — LIABILITY AND LEGAL PROVISIONS
9. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
9.1 To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, this Website and all Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement;
- Warranties that the Website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses;
- Warranties as to the accuracy, completeness, currency, or reliability of any Content.
9.2 Member Organisation Liability EICPA member organisations other than the Operator bear no liability to Website Users arising from the operation of this Website, the Content published herein, or these Terms. All such liability is exclusively that of the Operator — Non-Commercial Partnership “Certified Professional Accountant”.
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
10.1 To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, neither EICPA, the Operator, their officers, directors, employees, members, agents, nor licensors shall be liable for any:
- (a) Direct loss — including loss of income, revenue, or anticipated savings;
- (b) Indirect or consequential loss — including loss of business, contracts, or goodwill;
- (c) Data loss — including corruption or destruction of data or systems;
- (d) Professional loss — including loss of professional opportunity, certification, or reputation;
- (e) Third-party claims — arising from the User’s use of this Website or its Content.
10.2 Statutory Rights Where applicable legislation implies a warranty or right that cannot be lawfully excluded, the Operator’s liability shall be limited, at its election, to:
- (a) The re-supply of the relevant service or information; or
- (b) The reasonable cost of having the service or information re-supplied.
10.3 Force Majeure Neither EICPA nor the Operator shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance arising from circumstances beyond reasonable control, including natural disasters, cyberattacks, government actions, telecommunications failures, or pandemic-related disruptions.
11. INDEMNIFICATION
11.1 Users agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless EICPA, the Operator, and their respective officers, directors, employees, members, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
- (a) Your use of or access to this Website;
- (b) Your violation of these Terms;
- (c) Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party;
- (d) Any content you submit, post, or transmit through the Website.
12. SECURITY AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
12.1 The Operator implements appropriate technical and organizational security measures in accordance with:
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 — Information Security Management Systems;
- Russian Federal Law No. 149-FZ — On Information, Information Technologies and Information Protection;
- Russian Federal Law No. 187-FZ — On Security of Critical Information Infrastructure.
12.2 Users are prohibited from:
- Attempting unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its underlying systems;
- Conducting penetration testing or vulnerability scanning without written authorization;
- Introducing malicious code, viruses, or disruptive technologies.
12.3 Users must notify the Operator immediately upon becoming aware of any actual or suspected security breach at: gro.apcie@ytiruces
PART G — GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
13. GOVERNING LAW
13.1 These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Russian Federation, being the jurisdiction of registration of the Operator — Non-Commercial Partnership “Certified Professional Accountant”.
13.2 For Users located in other jurisdictions, applicable mandatory consumer protection and data protection laws of the User’s jurisdiction may take precedence over this governing law clause in accordance with internationally recognized conflict-of-laws principles.
13.3 For Users located in European Union member states, mandatory provisions of EU law — including GDPR and the European Accessibility Act — apply concurrently with Russian law to the extent required by applicable EU legislation.
14. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
14.1 Good-Faith Negotiation — Primary Mechanism In the event of any dispute, claim, or controversy arising from or in connection with these Terms or use of this Website, the parties shall first attempt resolution through good-faith negotiation within 30 calendar days from written notice of the dispute submitted to gro.apcie@lagel.
14.2 Mediation If good-faith negotiation fails, the parties shall engage a mutually agreed independent mediator for structured mediation proceedings, to be completed within 60 calendar days.
14.3 Arbitration If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules (2021). The arbitral tribunal shall consist of one arbitrator unless complexity warrants three. The language of arbitration shall be English. The seat of arbitration shall be mutually agreed by the parties.
14.4 Russian Federation Courts Notwithstanding the above, disputes involving Russian Federation law exclusively may be submitted to the competent courts of the Russian Federation at the election of the Operator.
14.5 Interim Relief Either party may seek urgent interim or injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction without prejudice to the arbitration process.
PART H — GENERAL LEGAL PROVISIONS
15. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, void, or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed from the remaining Terms. The remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
16. WAIVER
No failure or delay by the Operator in exercising any right, power, or remedy under these Terms shall operate as a waiver thereof. A waiver of any breach shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
These Terms, together with the EICPA Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Accessibility Statement, constitute the entire agreement between the Operator and the User with respect to use of this Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings relating to the same subject matter.
18. ASSIGNMENT
The Operator reserves the right to assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these Terms to any successor organisation, affiliate, or entity resulting from a merger, acquisition, or restructuring, subject to approval under the EICPA Memorandum of Understanding. Users may not assign their rights or obligations under these Terms without the Operator’s prior written consent.
19. CONTACT AND NOTICES
All formal legal notices under these Terms must be submitted in writing to:
| Department | Contact |
|---|---|
| Legal & Compliance | gro.apcie@lagel |
| Data Protection | gro.apcie@ycavirp |
| Web Accessibility | gro.apcie@ytilibissecca |
| Information Security | gro.apcie@ytiruces |
| General Enquiries | gro.apcie@ofni |
| Website | www.eicpa.org |
20. DOCUMENT CONTROL
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Document Title | General Website Terms of Use |
| Document Reference | EICPA-LEGAL-TOU-2026-v4.0 |
| Version | 4.0 — FINAL |
| Effective Date | March 27, 2026 |
| Next Review Date | March 27, 2027 |
| Legal Operator | Non-Commercial Partnership “Certified Professional Accountant”, Russian Federation |
| Approved By | EICPA Legal & Compliance Department / Operator |
| Compliance Frameworks | Russian Civil Code Part IV · Federal Law 152-FZ · Federal Law 149-FZ · GDPR · Berne Convention · WIPO WCT · UNCITRAL 2021 · EAEU · ISO/IEC 27001:2022 · WCAG 2.2 · EN 301 549 · EAA 2019/882 |
© 2026 Non-Commercial Partnership “Certified Professional Accountant” / EICPA Association. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this document is strictly prohibited under international copyright law. Berne Convention protection applies automatically in all 181 signatory states.