CERTIFIED ARCHITECTURAL SHIELDING INSTALLERS (CASI)
 
TERMS & CONDITIONS

Effective Date: June 22, 2026

These Terms & Conditions ("Agreement") govern the use of the Certified Architectural Shielding Installers ("CASI") website, certification programs, examinations, educational materials, certification lookup services, and all related services.

By accessing this website, purchasing a certification program, enrolling in any CASI course, sitting for an examination, renewing a certification, or using any CASI services, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

1. DEFINITIONS

"CASI" refers to Certified Architectural Shielding Installers, its owners, affiliates, employees, instructors, contractors, officers, and representatives.

"Candidate" refers to any individual or organization enrolling in, purchasing, participating in, or renewing a CASI certification program.

"Certification" means a credential issued by CASI indicating that the Candidate has successfully completed the applicable requirements established by CASI.

2. PURPOSE OF CERTIFICATION
 
CASI certifications are educational and competency-based credentialing programs intended to assess a Candidate's understanding of industry standards, accepted practices, installation principles, and related subject matter.

Certification signifies only that the Candidate successfully completed the requirements established by CASI at the time certification was granted.

Certification does not constitute:

• A contractor's license;

• A professional engineering license;

• Architectural licensure;

• Government approval;

• Manufacturer authorization;

• Inspection approval;

• Code official approval;

• A guarantee of competency in all circumstances; or

• A guarantee of future job performance.

3. NO GUARANTEE OF WORKMANSHIP OR CODE COMPLIANCE
 
CASI does not supervise, inspect, review, monitor, or approve field installations performed by certified individuals or companies.

CASI expressly disclaims any representation, warranty, or guarantee that work performed by a certified individual or company:

• Is free from defects;

• Meets applicable codes;

• Meets project specifications;

• Complies with local, state, federal, or international regulations;

• Will pass inspection;

• Will satisfy Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements;

• Will perform as intended;

• Is suitable for any particular application.

All installation responsibility rests solely with the installer, contractor, employer, design professional, owner, and project team.

4. USER RESPONSIBILITY

Building owners, architects, engineers, radiation physicists, contractors, healthcare facilities, and project stakeholders remain solely responsible for:

• Verifying project requirements;

• Ensuring code compliance;

• Confirming applicable standards;

• Obtaining permits and approvals;

• Verifying proper installation;

• Conducting inspections;

• Hiring qualified professionals.

Certification shall never replace project-specific professional review.

4A. LEAD SAFETY, OSHA COMPLIANCE, TRAINING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidates acknowledge that architectural radiation shielding installation frequently involves the handling, cutting, modification, installation, removal, demolition, transportation, and disposal of lead-containing materials.

Each Candidate, employer, contractor, subcontractor, and certified company agrees that they are solely responsible for understanding, implementing, and complying with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local laws, regulations, standards, and safety requirements relating to lead-containing materials.

Without limitation, all Candidates and certified entities agree to fully review, understand, and comply with:

• OSHA Lead in Construction Standard, 29 CFR 1926.62;

• California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 1532.1 (or successor provisions), when applicable;

• Any state OSHA plan requirements having jurisdiction over the work;

• All applicable environmental, occupational safety, health, transportation, and waste disposal regulations.

Candidates acknowledge that CASI does not provide industrial hygiene services, exposure monitoring, safety supervision, environmental consulting, or regulatory compliance services.

Each employer and certified company is solely responsible for determining and implementing all required lead safety measures, including but not limited to:

• Exposure assessments;

• Employee training;

• Respiratory protection programs;

• Medical surveillance programs;

• Respirator medical evaluations;

• Respirator fit testing and seal checks;

• Personal protective equipment (PPE);

• Air monitoring and exposure sampling;

• Industrial hygiene evaluations;

• Housekeeping procedures;

• HEPA-filtered vacuum systems and approved cleanup methods;

• Lead contamination testing and clearance procedures;

• Worker hygiene facilities and practices;

• Hazard communication programs;

• Waste handling, transportation, and disposal;

• Recordkeeping requirements.

Candidates further agree that they shall not perform lead shielding installation work unless all required safety controls, training, monitoring, and regulatory requirements have been established and implemented by their employer or organization.

Following completion of lead shielding installation activities, the employer or certified company shall be solely responsible for determining whether post-installation cleaning, environmental testing, air sampling, lead dust wipe sampling, clearance testing, or other industrial hygiene measures are required by applicable law, regulation, contract documents, or project-specific requirements.

5. COURSE ENROLLMENT AND PAYMENT
 
Full payment is required prior to accessing course materials unless otherwise approved by CASI.

Enrollment constitutes a binding agreement to pay all applicable fees.

Candidates are responsible for all taxes, processing fees, financing charges, and related costs associated with enrollment.

6. REFUND POLICY
 
Except as otherwise required by law, all certification fees, examination fees, renewal fees, application fees, and company certification fees are:

• NON-REFUNDABLE

• NON-CANCELABLE

• NON-TRANSFERABLE
   

No refunds, credits, or chargebacks shall be issued due to:

• Failure to complete the course;

• Failure to take the examination;

• Failure to pass the examination;

• Failure to renew certification;

• Change in employment;

• Business closure;

• Scheduling conflicts;

• Lack of time;

• Non-use of course materials;

• Candidate dissatisfaction;

• Withdrawal from the program.

Candidates remain financially responsible for all enrolled courses and certification programs regardless of completion status.
 
Unauthorized chargebacks may result in immediate suspension or permanent revocation of certification.
 
Duplicate payments made in error will be refunded at CASI's discretion.

7. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

CASI reserves the exclusive right to establish, modify, or update:

• Eligibility requirements;

• Course requirements;

• Examination requirements;

• Passing scores;

• Continuing education requirements;

• Renewal requirements.

Certification is granted only after all applicable requirements have been successfully completed.

8. CERTIFICATION TERM AND RENEWAL

Unless otherwise stated, certifications remain valid for two (2) years from the date of issuance.
 
Failure to renew prior to expiration may result in loss of certification status.
 
Expired certifications may not be represented as active.
 
Renewal requirements are subject to change at CASI's sole discretion.

9. EXAMINATION SECURITY

Candidates agree to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of all examinations.

Candidates shall not:

• Copy examination content;

• Photograph examination materials;

• Share questions or answers;

• Record examinations;

• Use unauthorized assistance;

• Permit another individual to complete any portion of the course or examination.

Any violation may result in:

• Immediate examination termination;

• Automatic failure;

• Permanent disqualification;

• Revocation of certification;

• Legal action.

Examination questions, answers, and scoring methodologies remain confidential and proprietary.
 
10. CERTIFICATION REVOCATION

CASI reserves the right to deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse renewal of certification for any reason including, but not limited to:

• Academic dishonesty;

• Fraud;

• Misrepresentation;

• Ethical misconduct;

• Falsification of information;

• Unauthorized use of CASI trademarks;

• Misuse of certification credentials;

• Non-payment of fees;

• Conduct detrimental to the reputation of CASI.

CASI's decisions regarding certification status shall be final.

11. CERTIFICATION LOOKUP

CASI provides a certification lookup tool solely as a convenience.
 
Information displayed represents CASI records as of the date of inquiry.
 
CASI does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information presented within the lookup system.
 
Certification status may be modified without notice.

12. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All course materials, examinations, presentations, videos, graphics, logos, trademarks, certification marks, website content, and educational materials are the exclusive property of CASI.
 
No materials may be copied, distributed, reproduced, republished, sold, modified, transmitted, or commercially exploited without prior written consent.
 
Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

13. USE OF CERTIFICATION MARKS
Certified individuals and companies may use CASI certification marks only while their certification remains active and only in accordance with CASI branding guidelines.
 
Certification marks shall not be used in any misleading manner.
 
Certification may not be represented as:

• Government approval;

• Product approval;

• Code approval;

• Engineering approval;

• Inspection approval.

Upon expiration or revocation, all use of certification marks must immediately cease.
 
14. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

CASI provides all courses, materials, certifications, examinations, website content, and services on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.

CASI expressly disclaims all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Merchantability;

• Fitness for a particular purpose;

• Non-infringement;

• Accuracy;

• Reliability;

• Availability.

CASI does not warrant uninterrupted access to its services.
 
15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CASI shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive, exemplary, or special damages arising from:

• Use of CASI services;

• Reliance on certification;

• Work performed by certified individuals or companies;

• Improper installations;

• Failed inspections;

• Regulatory violations;

• Property damage;

• Personal injury;

• Death;

• Loss of business;

• Lost profits;

• Project delays.

In all circumstances, CASI's maximum liability shall not exceed the amount actually paid by the Candidate to CASI for the applicable certification program.
 
16. INDEMNIFICATION

Users agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CASI from and against any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses, including attorney fees, arising from:

• Use of CASI services;

• Reliance upon certification;

• Work performed by certified individuals or companies;

• Violation of these Terms & Conditions.

16A. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Each certified company, employer, contractor, and subcontractor performing lead shielding installation work agrees to maintain insurance coverage appropriate for the scope of work being performed.

Such insurance shall include, at a minimum, commercially reasonable limits of:

• Commercial General Liability insurance;

• Workers' Compensation insurance as required by law;

• Employer's Liability insurance;

• Automobile Liability insurance, if applicable;

• Pollution and/or Environmental Liability insurance covering claims arising from lead-containing materials, where commercially available and applicable to the work being performed.

Maintenance of certification shall not be interpreted as verification by CASI that any certified entity possesses adequate insurance coverage.

CASI shall have no obligation to verify insurance coverage maintained by any Candidate, employer, contractor, subcontractor, or certified company.

16B. ADDITIONAL RELEASE, INDEMNIFICATION, AND HOLD HARMLESS

Candidates, employers, contractors, subcontractors, certified companies, and all persons utilizing CASI services agree to fully release, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless CASI, its owners, officers, directors, employees, instructors, contractors, agents, affiliates, successors, and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, damages, fines, penalties, judgments, losses, costs, expenses, attorney fees, and environmental remediation costs arising out of or related to:

• Lead exposure;

• Alleged lead contamination;

• Occupational illness;

• Environmental contamination;

• Improper handling, installation, removal, demolition, transportation, storage, or disposal of lead-containing materials;

• Failure to comply with OSHA, environmental, or safety regulations;

• Exposure monitoring activities;

• Respiratory protection activities;

• Industrial hygiene activities;

• Cleanup, remediation, or abatement activities;

• Work performed by certified individuals or companies;

• Reliance upon CASI certification.

Candidates expressly acknowledge that CASI does not supervise jobsite safety, environmental compliance, industrial hygiene practices, regulatory compliance, or field installation activities and shall bear no responsibility or liability whatsoever for such activities.

This indemnification obligation shall survive termination, expiration, suspension, or revocation of certification. 

17. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee, without regard to conflict of law principles.
 
Any dispute arising under these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Tennessee.
 
18. MODIFICATIONS

CASI reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions at any time.
 
Continued use of CASI services following publication of modifications constitutes acceptance of such changes.
 
19. CONTACT

Questions regarding these Terms & Conditions may be submitted through the Contact Us page available on this website.