Terms and Conditions

1. MEMBERSHIP AND PRICING

1.1 Membership

• We have 5 categories of membership to the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners:

1. 1. Associate Membership
   2. Member Membership
   3. Fellow Membership
   4. Corporate Membership
   5. Register of Construction Claims Practitioners

1.2. Pricing

• Membership fees for each category are listed as follows:

1. 1. Associate Membership: $260
   2. Member Membership: $350
   3. Fellow Membership: $350
   4. Student Membership: $70
   5. Graduate Membership: $130
   6. Corporate Membership: varies.

2. MEMBERSHIP TRANSACTIONS

2.1. How do we process transactions relating to membership applications, renewals, upgrades and reinstatements?

• Members can process membership fees online using credit card via Stripe and PayPal.
• Members can also request to process membership fees via bank transfer. In such instances, members are guided to email the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners and request an invoice and our bank details.
• Members must acknowledge that they have read our Terms and Conditions before they can proceed with any transaction through the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners website.

2.2 Do we store your credit card information? 

• We use Stripe to collect and process transaction information. Your card details are entered onto a secure page and are entered in line with Stripe’s security standards. Read Stripe’s full security policy.

3. DELIVERY POLICY

3.1. Delivery Timeframe

• Results of all membership applications, renewals, upgrades and reinstatements will be communicated within 7 days of your application submission.
• Membership certificates are issued electronically and sent by email for members to download and print. Hard copy certificates can also be arranged on request for an additional fee.

4. REFUND / CANCELLATION POLICY

4.1 Refunds

• No refunds, in full or in part, will be made to those wishing to cancel their membership to the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners. Memberships must be renewed annually and those not wishing to renew can opt to not pay their renewal fees and, after the 14-day grace period has lapsed, will no longer be considered a member of the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners Limited.
• Refunds will be given to those who have applied to join the Institute of Construction Claims Practitioners at Member level but, due to their qualifications and experience, have only been admitted at Associate level. Member membership fees are $350/ year whereas Associate membership fees are $260/ year. Applicants will therefore be refunded the difference in membership fees of $90.