Policies and Disclaimers

Disclaimer and Terms of Use
The information, classes and courses provided on this web site and any of our literature is intended for informational purposes only and the information provided in them is designed to inform students and others to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her existing physician.

The information and opinions expressed on this web site provided should be examined in the light of individual case evaluation by local doctors. The web site developers, the Global Scalp Academy™ and its affiliated companies take no responsibility whatsoever of the consequences experienced by the students or patients who may use the information provided on this web site, classes , courses or literature. Please note that we do not claim to cure each and every case, nor do we guarantee any magical cure. No products, services or education taught or educations regarding or claims made about specific products and treatment program and lasers on this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate or prevent any disease or illness. Educational and products and technologies (e.g. Laser) taught have results vary by person. Before using any information or products, you should consult with your physician. Global Scalp Academydoes not recommend using products or lasers on anyone under 18 years of age, unless specifically directed by their physician.

It is considered that the user has read and agreed to this disclaimer, when one uses the literature on this site and the online treatment option.  Global Scalp Academy makes no claims to any of the education, classes, courses, laser or products it teaches or recommends.

Information and education provided by Global Scalp Academy is for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. Global Scalp Academy Board members have extensive trichology and medical backgrounds. However, Global Scalp Academy makes no claims that anyone can treat or cure any medical disease, including hair loss. Anyone purchasing products of classes from Global Scalp Academy should consult local, state and federal government regarding their ability or legality to help clients in any way. These trainings and educational materials are not a substitute for the advice and treatment of a physician.

Disclaimer of Liability
The user assumes all responsibility for the use of this website. Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall the Global Scalp Academy or anyone else involved in creating or maintaining this website be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages or lost profits that result from the use or inability to use the website and/or any other websites which are linked to this site, including, but not limited to, reliance by a member or visitor on any information obtained via the website; or that result from mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletion of files, viruses, errors, defects, or any failure of performance, communications failure, theft, destruction or unauthorized access.

Confidentiality and Copyright Notice
This page and any accompanying documents contain information that is copyrighted and confidential, privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law and is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee. This information is private and protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information in any manner is strictly prohibited. The information provided in this email is for informational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider who is familiar with your medical history with any questions you may have concerning a medical condition. I agree that all pictures, descriptions, video and audio and its recording of the classes, I attend will become the property of Global Scalp Academy and maybe copyrighted unless I specifically notify them in writing well before the class I attend as it maybe planned to be taped for yours and others education and training purposes. I, Consent to the use of photographs or video footage for use on the Global Scalp Academywebsite, in newsletters, and publications as well as for distribution to members. I further understand and authorize use of these referenced materials to promote current and future events on the Global Scalp Academy website and other media avenues. I understand that this consent may be withdrawn by me at any time, upon written notice (via email is accepted) to the Global Scalp Academy Admissions Office. I give this consent voluntarily.

No medical advice, state, or governmental accreditation
The information posted here by Global Scalp Academy ™ or any third party should not be considered medical advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals. Global Scalp Academy does not answer specific questions nor refer people to a particular trichology professional. Global Scalp Academy expressly disclaims liability of errors or omissions in this information and materials. No warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, is given in conjunction with the information and materials. Your response to this information and material is entirely beyond Global Scalp Academy‘s control and Global Scalp Academy rejects any responsibility/liability for your actions, and any subsequent actions by other persons at your behest, directly or indirectly associated with this Global Scalp Academy website and the information and material posted here. Global Scalp Academy provides training that we feel is the best available, and even though some of our trainers may have state education training or certifications, however, Global Scalp Academy does not claim to provide any state, US government, or medical accreditation.

No Medical Training or implication of you being able to provide Medical Treatments
Hair Loss Practitioner, Hair Loss Specialist, Associate Trichologist, Trichologist, etc. are Industry terms, referred to by many within the Cosmetic and Beauty Industries.  By no means does Global Scalp Academy imply that you are participating in any form of medical training or training to provide medical services and/or practices to your clients; by your participation in our business development training seminars.  Our cosmetic business development course(s), strictly provide educational business development training, and varying by state, may require a state license to perform the cosmetic Hair Loss Services that we reference in our course materials.  Global Scalp Academy makes no claim(s) or representation in knowing the individual City, State, Government, or Country licensing requirements, within the territory you may provide Cosmetic Services.  Again, each area has its own laws for everything and Global Scalp Academy does not claim these classes are cosmetology, medically or otherwise sanctioned in any way, in any area. You may learn about treatment strategies, for example, that only doctors can provide in your area, in order to refer clients for further evaluation.  The treatment services and/or strategies that you may be provided in our seminars, may have specific professional licensing requirements, to meet the authorities legal requirements to provide such services.  These legal requirements may vary by your professional licensing Board of regulations, within your area of expertise. Please check your local, county, state and Country laws and legal requirements to provide any services that may be referenced in our seminars. It is further agreed that Global Scalp Academy educational sponsored business development course(s), do not provide for Continued Education Units or credits, nor is it recognized by any State, Federal or Government licensing board(s) or affiliation(s).  All third party certifications are administered by the American Medical Certification Association. Associate is a lower form of a Trichologist and does not imply any form of degree of any kind.

Global Scalp Academy Graduates and Members Notice and Disclaimer
The Graduate and Members databases are produced by the Global Scalp Academy as references of professional information on individual Global Scalp Academy Members who have successfully completed the course of study of each of the different business development classes. The word Graduate means only that the person completed Global Scalp Academy‘s course of study for that class and does not imply any degrees or credits from any city, state, county, country or other institution, educations or not, just Global Scalp Academy class completion. The Global Scalp Academy databases are only intended to provide the public with quick access to information on Global Scalp Academy Members who have successfully completed the course of study for the different classes or are members. Neither this list or database, nor any of their listings, data or other elements may be downloaded, duplicated or republished, in whole or in part, for commercial purposes, for purposes of compiling mailing lists or for any other purposes without the prior express written permission of the Global Scalp Academy. Although Global Scalp Academyuses its best efforts to keep the information contained in its Graduate and Members database accurate, the Global Scalp Academy does not warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or fitness for a particular purpose of the information contained in this databases, website or in any way endorse the individuals described therein. In no event, should you make decision based on this Graduate and Members listing, database of website material; and if no way shall the Global Scalp Academy be liable for any decision made or action taken by a person or companies, etc. named in this Graduate and Members lists or database, or by the material on this site. By no means does Global Scalp Academy imply that it’s member or graduates are participating in any form of medical training or training to provide medical services and/or practices to the public by their participation in our business development training seminars. Global Scalp Academy makes no claim(s) or representation in knowing the individual City, State, Government, or Country licensing requirements, within the territory you reside and if it’s members or graduates may provide any services even cosmetic services. Again, each area has its own laws for everything and Global Scalp Academy does not claim these classes are cosmetology, medically or otherwise sanctioned in any way, in any area.

Disclaimer of Endorsement
Reference to any product, service, hypertext link to a third party or other information by trade name, trademark, supplier or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation by Global Scalp Academy.

Shipping Disclaimer
Although it is not the norm for Global Scalp Academy to charge for shipping of course materials or certificates to students, there will be an additional cost applied when shipping materials outside of the continental USA. The cost will be calculated by Global Scalp Academy and the student will be notified before being charged.

Product Exchanges or Returns
All classes, services and products sold are final. However, Global Scalp Academy strives for the utmost in customer satisfaction. If a problem occurs and you are not satisfied, please contact us. We will work with you to find a solution. We will work to exceed your expectations.

Class Start Times and Student Travel
Unless otherwise written, all classes start promptly at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., with classrooms opening at 8:30 a.m. Students are advised to get to class earlier, as the day before the exam may start half an hour earlier or go a little later, depending upon the number of questions by the class (solely at the educator’s discretion.) The last day of class, the test is expected to end at approximately 5 p.m. You may want to leave time within your travel arrangements, should you wish to purchase course completion patches, lab coats, posters or scopes to help your business. Please make sure your flights and or travel arrangements allow you to have time to complete your test on the last day. Should you leave before the test on the last day, you may need to complete the test online, at an additional fee.

Membership Details
You must to be a Global Scalp Academy member to attend the class. Membership is only for the qualified groups of people listed below.  You will receive a 6 month membership as part of this application and registration. The application/registration fee of $99 will be applied in full to your class tuition.

Membership is limited to licensed; salon stylist, salon owners, spa owners, estheticians and professionals working and licensed within the medical communities. Membership is open to active cosmetology and barber students in good standing who will complete their training/licensing within a year of taking the course. It is not open to non-licensed stylist or home Hair Cutters. Each member must agree to the terms of membership and agree to follow the Global Scalp Academy Ethics & Professional Code of the Association/ Institute. Global Scalp Academy will require the necessary documents, to validate that you meet the membership requirements, by copy of your credentials.

Note: If you are not taking a class within the 6 month membership period, and not actively working on an online course for a Trichology certificate (full program paid in full, offers a 1 year Global Scalp Academy membership), you will have to renew your membership prior to taking your next class with the same rules and credentialing requirements. Membership fees are renewed annually thereafter, based on the level of membership selection.

Non-compete and Global Scalp Academy Business Confidence policy
During my attendance and participation at Global Scalp Academy’s privately sponsored business development seminars, it is agreed that I shall not directly compete or promote any products and/or services while attending any of Global Scalp Academy’s  sanctioned events.  It is further acknowledged and agreed that as an attendee, I shall not directly or indirectly solicit or induce any goods or services to Global Scalp Academy’s attendees and/or educators.

I acknowledge that Global Scalp Academy prohibits recording seminar video, audio/voice recordings of an educator,  entity, subsidiary sponsor(s), and/or Global Scalp Academy’s contracted participant(s). It is understood that should I participate in any of the aforementioned, that it will be considered in direct violation with Global Scalp Academy’s business confidences and noncompete agreements .

I understand, that should I solicit any goods and or services, that it will be considered a direct violation of this agreement, and failure to comply with these rules will result in my immediate expulsion from the Global Scalp Academy event, prohibit any testing, and I will forfeit any seminar certificates.  In addition, it is understood, that I will be ineligible to participate in any future Global Scalp Academy sponsored business development classes.  All previous Global Scalp Academy certificates and/or AMCA certifications will be revoked in my name and will be removed from Global Scalp Academy website.

Global Scalp Academy® Ethics & Professional Code
Every Global Scalp Academy member should hold themselves in the highest level of professional conduct at all times. Every member will act as an ambassador to the Institute. Only approved members may take Global Scalp Academy classes.

Members are entitled and encouraged to advertise their membership status with Global Scalp Academy by using authorized logos and materials.

No member should ever conduct themselves outside the limits of their field of expertise of any education. This includes education from Global Scalp Academy or other education they receive elsewhere be it cosmetology, medical or other. Each member agrees to always respect the confidentiality of a clients. Always put the client’s needs first and keep up-to-date with the latest hair loss and scalp products and solutions.

Members should work with and support other members and never mislead or suggest they are superior to another member in any way.

Global Scalp Academy is not responsible or liable for actions taken by any of its members and class graduates and expressly disclaims any and all liabilities for its members. Each member is obligated to know the laws in their own area. Each area has its own laws for everything and Global Scalp Academy does not claim it’s classes are cosmetology, medically or otherwise sanctioned in any way, in any area. Therefore, students are 100% responsible for checking their local laws before doing anything taught or discussed in Global Scalp Academy classes.

In extreme cases, if it is deemed that a member has breached this ethics code, Global Scalp Academy has the authority to terminate membership, without refund, with a written explanation.

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