Terms of Use

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the American TEFL Standards website (https://www.americantefl.com) or any ATS services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use this website.

2. About American TEFL Standards

American TEFL Standards (ATS) is an independent professional standards and accreditation organization. ATS is not a government agency, university, TEFL training provider or statutory regulator. ATS accreditation is voluntary independent quality recognition.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, standards documentation and accreditation frameworks — is the intellectual property of American TEFL Standards. You may not reproduce, redistribute or commercially use any ATS content without prior written permission.

The ATS name, logo and accreditation badges are protected marks. Use of these marks is governed by the ATS Badge Usage Policy and the terms of any accreditation or membership agreement.

4. Accreditation Badge Usage

ATS accreditation badges may only be used by currently accredited organizations during the valid accreditation period. Permitted use is subject to the ATS Badge Usage Policy. Unauthorized use of ATS badges — including use after accreditation expiry or by non-accredited providers — is prohibited and may result in legal action and public disclosure.

5. Accuracy of Information

We make every effort to ensure information on this website is accurate and up to date. However, ATS makes no warranties regarding the completeness, accuracy or fitness for any particular purpose of any content on this website. Information about accredited providers is based on the most recent review and may not reflect real-time changes.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, American TEFL Standards shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss arising from use of this website or reliance on any information published on it, including accreditation registry data.

7. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including accredited provider websites. ATS has no control over the content of those sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage arising from your use of them.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes arising from use of this website or ATS services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United States.

9. Changes to These Terms

ATS reserves the right to update these Terms of Use at any time. The date of the last revision is shown at the top of this page. Continued use of this website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact

For questions about these Terms of Use, contact: info@americantefl.com