IPHM Beauty Terms and Conditions
Last updated: 12/05/2026
1. Introduction
By joining IPHM Beauty, you agree to operate within the highest professional and ethical standards. You confirm your commitment to providing safe, qualified, and lawful services to your clients.
These terms set out the responsibilities of both IPHM Beauty and its members and form a legally binding agreement between us.
2. About IPHM Beauty
IPHM Beauty is a specialist accreditation service operating under International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM), a trading name of Holistic Therapy Services Ltd.
We are an independent accreditation board, not a regulatory body or training provider. We do not train, certify, or monitor the delivery of treatments. Our role is to evaluate documentation submitted by practitioners and therapists, such as qualifications and policy documents, to assess eligibility for accreditation.
We accredit members globally, but we are based in the United Kingdom and governed by UK law. All accredited practitioners remain solely responsible for complying with legal, insurance, and regulatory requirements in their own country.
A Note on Aesthetics and Injectables
IPHM Beauty can accredit practitioners offering aesthetic treatments and procedures, including injectables, provided that you hold relevant, recognised qualifications for each treatment or procedure you offer. You must be able to provide evidence of those qualifications upon request.
IPHM Beauty does not accredit practitioners offering weight loss injections, including peptide injections, hormone-based injections, lipolytic injections, or any injectable substances marketed for weight loss or body contouring. This exclusion stands regardless of qualifications held.
3. Member Responsibilities
As an IPHM Beauty member, you agree to:
❋ Operate only within your level of training and competence ❋ Maintain valid insurance covering all treatments and services you offer ❋ Adhere to the IPHM Code of Ethics ❋ Provide accurate and truthful information to clients ❋ Comply with your country's laws, regulations, and licensing requirements ❋ Provide evidence of your qualifications, insurance, and policies upon request
You must not offer services or treatments for which you are not trained, qualified, or insured. Misleading the public or misusing the IPHM Beauty brand may result in immediate removal of your listing without refund.
4. Beauty Therapists and Practitioners: Additional Requirements
If you offer beauty or aesthetic treatments, you must:
❋ Hold relevant, recognised qualifications for each treatment or service you offer ❋ Maintain appropriate, up-to-date insurance specifically covering each treatment ❋ Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements in your country ❋ Use only legally authorised products ❋ Maintain client consultation and consent forms and follow-up aftercare protocols ❋ Have treatment-specific risk assessments in place
Use of unauthorised or black-market products is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate termination of membership.
5. Required Policies and Procedures
By joining IPHM Beauty, you confirm you have the following in place:
❋ Health and Safety Policy ❋ Client Complaints Procedure ❋ Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy (aligned with GDPR or local equivalent) ❋ Refund and Cancellation Policy ❋ Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance ❋ Client Consultation and Consent Forms ❋ Risk Assessments for all applicable treatments ❋ Safeguarding Policy (if working with children or vulnerable adults)
You must be able to provide these documents if requested.
6. Complaints
IPHM Beauty will only become involved in a client complaint if all reasonable attempts to resolve the matter directly with the member have failed.
If a complaint is upheld and found to breach these Terms, your accreditation may be suspended or revoked.
IPHM Beauty reserves the right to remove members following repeated or serious complaints. No refunds will be given in such cases.
7. Accreditation Process
Once your application has been submitted with all supporting documents and payment has been received, your accreditation will be processed within 14 working days.
You will receive a digital copy of your certificate and ID badge by email. A hard copy may be requested via your member dashboard (postal charges apply).
If anything needs attention before we can approve your application, we will tell you clearly and help you get there.
8. Payment Terms
Annual Subscriptions
❋ Renew automatically via your selected payment method ❋ It is your responsibility to cancel at least 7 days before your renewal date if you do not wish to continue ❋ Late cancellations may not be refunded
Monthly Instalments
❋ You are committing to a minimum term of 12 months ❋ Cancelling early will result in an Early Termination Fee equal to the remaining payments on your plan ❋ If payments are missed, the full outstanding balance may be requested
Refunds
❋ Refunds are only provided if your application is declined by IPHM Beauty ❋ No refunds will be issued after documents have been reviewed ❋ No refunds will be issued for members who change their mind or fail to provide required documentation ❋ In cases of subscription payment errors, we may request evidence of cancellation before issuing a refund
9. Use of the IPHM Beauty Logo and Trustmark
Only current, active members may display the IPHM Beauty name, logo, badge, or trustmark. Use of these by non-members or lapsed members is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
Upon cancellation, expiry, or termination of membership, you must immediately remove all IPHM Beauty branding from your website, social media, and business materials.
10. Member Dashboard and Communications
It is your responsibility to:
❋ Keep your contact details up to date ❋ Use the member dashboard to request listing changes or postal documents ❋ Review communications from IPHM Beauty regarding renewal dates or updated terms ❋ Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time (essential service messages will still be sent)
11. Regulatory and Legal Changes
IPHM Beauty reserves the right to amend or remove therapies from our directory if laws or government regulations change.
You will be asked to confirm agreement with any updated terms the next time you log in to your dashboard. It is your responsibility to check our terms regularly.
12. A Note on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We support innovation. However, if any tools or AI-generated content form part of how you present or market your services, we ask that you are transparent and honest with your clients at all times.
13. Limitation of Liability
IPHM Beauty accepts no liability for damages, injuries, losses, or claims arising from the conduct or services of its members. Accreditation is based solely on submitted documentation and does not constitute a guarantee of treatment safety or outcome.
All responsibility for client care, treatment outcomes, insurance, and regulatory compliance rests with the practitioner.
14. Non-Transferability
Membership, accreditation, and use of the IPHM Beauty logo apply only to the named individual accepted into membership. They are non-transferable. Any attempt to share or transfer membership credentials may result in termination.
15. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any dispute arising shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
Member Confirmation Statement
By applying for membership with IPHM Beauty, you confirm that the following statements are true and accurate to the best of your knowledge, and you agree to be bound by IPHM Beauty's Terms and Conditions and Code of Ethics.
You confirm that:
❋ You hold relevant, recognised qualifications for all treatments and services you provide ❋ You maintain active insurance covering all services you offer ❋ You have a client complaints procedure in place ❋ You have a written Health and Safety policy ❋ You comply with data protection laws and client confidentiality standards ❋ You use consultation and consent forms for each client ❋ You comply with all legal and licensing requirements in your country ❋ You only use products and treatments that are legally authorised in your country ❋ You have safeguarding policies in place where applicable ❋ You have read, understood, and agree to abide by IPHM Beauty's Terms and Conditions and Code of Ethics
Our Company Details
IPHM Beauty is a service of International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM), a trading name of Holistic Therapy Services Ltd.
Registered in England and Wales. Company No. 11289698. Registered office: Office 1 Duke Street Business Centre, Duke Street, Littleborough, Lancs, England, OL15 8DL. VAT Number: 361613416 Tel: +44 (0)1706 838332 Email: