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Terms & Conditions

1. Overview

Welcome to the International Institute of California (IICUS). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of our website, www.iicus.com, and services. By accessing our website or submitting a credential evaluation request, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms.

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using our services.

2. Services Provided

IICUS offers academic credential evaluations for individuals with international education seeking to study, work, or immigrate to the United States. Services include:

•    Course-by-Course Evaluations

•    Summary Evaluations

•    (Optional) Translation Services

Our advisory evaluations represent our best professional judgment based on the available documentation and current U.S. academic standards.

3. Eligibility

To use our services, you must:

•    Be at least 18 years of age

•    Submit complete and accurate documentation

•    Agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy

Minors must have evaluations submitted by a parent or legal guardian.

4. Application Process

All evaluations require:

•    Completed application form (online or PDF)

•    Legible copies of your academic documents (transcripts, diplomas, translations) are required.

•    Payment in full before services begin

Delays may occur if documents are incomplete, unclear, or not translated into English.

5. Fees & Payments

All fees are available on our website and must be paid in full before the beginning of your evaluation. We accept major credit cards and PayPal. All payments are final.

Refund Policy:

We do not offer refunds once the evaluation process has begun. However, a partial refund, minus a $35 administrative fee, may be considered if your application is canceled before we start the evaluation.

6. Delivery Times

Standard processing times range from 21 days once all required documents are received and payment is confirmed.

Rush services may be available upon request for an additional fee. Delivery timelines are estimates and may vary based on complexity or document issues.

7. Use of Evaluations

Our evaluations are intended solely for:

•    U.S. college or university applications

•    Employment verification

•    U.S. immigration and visa purposes

•    Professional Licensure

IICUS is not responsible for how a third party (e.g., school, employer, USCIS) uses or interprets your evaluation. Acceptance is not guaranteed.

8. Intellectual Property

All content on IICUS.com — including text, design, logos, and downloadable materials — is the property of IICUS and may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without written permission.

 

9. User Conduct

By using our website or applying, you agree not to:

•    Provide false, misleading, or forged documents

•    Interfere with site functionality or access

•    Use our materials or evaluations for unlawful purposes

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel services if fraud or abuse is suspected.

10. Limitation of Liability

IICUS makes every effort to provide accurate evaluations based on the documents submitted. However, we do not guarantee acceptance by any specific institution, employer, or agency.

Shall IICUS not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from using our evaluations or website.

11. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of our services after changes signifies acceptance of the new Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, please get in touch with us:

International Institute of California (IICUS) 3550 Stevens Creek Blvd, Suite #310 San Jose, CA 95117 Email: info@iicus.com 📞 (408) 249-1505