Curriculum Licensing Policy
Terms governing the purchase, use, and delivery of CIEAF curriculum
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Table of Contents
1. Purpose of the Policy
The CIEAF Curriculum Licensing Policy defines the terms under which accredited institutions may purchase, use, deliver, and maintain CIEAF curriculum.
This policy ensures quality, consistency, and compliance across all institutions operating under CIEAF accreditation.
This policy applies to all curriculum purchased from the CIEAF Curriculum Marketplace.
2. Eligibility for Curriculum Licensing
Curriculum licensing is exclusively available to institutions that hold active CIEAF accreditation.
Non‑accredited institutions cannot:
- Purchase curriculum
- Access the Curriculum Marketplace
- Deliver CIEAF‑structured programs
- Use CIEAF documentation or assessment tools
Accreditation is the mandatory gateway to curriculum access.
3. Licensing Rights Granted
Upon purchasing a curriculum package, accredited institutions receive the following rights:
Rebranding Rights
Institutions may rebrand the curriculum under their own name.
Delivery Rights
Institutions may deliver the curriculum to learners under their institutional identity.
Assessment Rights
Institutions may use CIEAF‑aligned assessment tools included in the package.
Certification Rights
Institutions may issue certificates under their own brand for programs delivered using licensed curriculum.
These rights remain valid only while accreditation is active.
4. Curriculum Pricing Structure
CIEAF curriculum is sold using the following pricing model:
4.1 Per‑Course License Fee (One‑Time Purchase)
| Curriculum Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Small Module (1–2 days) | €600 |
| Standard Course (3–5 days) | €1,200 |
| Advanced Program (1–2 weeks) | €2,500 |
| Full Certification Program | €5,000 |
4.2 Annual Licensing & Compliance Fee (Institution‑Wide)
4.3 Annual Curriculum Compliance Fee (Per Course Purchased)
5. Annual Renewal Requirements
To maintain curriculum licensing rights, institutions must:
- Hold active CIEAF accreditation
- Pay the annual licensing fee (€1,500)
- Pay the annual curriculum compliance fee per course (€600/course)
- Submit required documentation for curriculum alignment
- Pass the annual renewal audit
⚠️ Failure to meet these requirements results in immediate suspension of curriculum rights.
6. Curriculum Usage Restrictions
Institutions may not:
- Sell, transfer, or share curriculum with third parties
- Publish curriculum publicly
- Distribute curriculum outside their institution
- Modify core learning outcomes or assessment standards
- Deliver curriculum after accreditation lapses
Violations result in:
- Termination of licensing rights
- Loss of accreditation
- Legal action for intellectual property infringement
7. Curriculum Updates and Version Control
CIEAF provides updated versions of curriculum as part of the annual licensing fee. Institutions must:
- Adopt updated versions within 90 days of release
- Discontinue outdated versions
- Maintain version control records for audit purposes
This ensures consistency across the global network.
8. Termination of Licensing Rights
Licensing rights are automatically terminated if:
- Accreditation lapses
- Annual fees are unpaid
- Renewal requirements are not met
- Policy violations occur
Upon termination, institutions must immediately:
- Stop delivering CIEAF curriculum
- Remove all CIEAF‑aligned materials from active use
- Cease issuing certificates for affected programs
9. Enforcement
CIEAF reserves the right to:
- Conduct compliance audits (announced or unannounced)
- Request documentation of curriculum usage
- Suspend curriculum access pending investigation
- Terminate licensing rights for violations
- Take legal action for misuse or infringement
Compliance is mandatory for all accredited institutions.
10. Acceptance of Policy
By purchasing curriculum from the CIEAF Curriculum Marketplace, institutions automatically agree to:
- This Curriculum Licensing Policy
- All pricing terms and fee structures
- All renewal obligations and deadlines
- All compliance and audit requirements
No separate signature is required for policy acceptance.
Purchase constitutes binding agreement to these terms.
Policy Summary
Accreditation Required | Annual Renewal | Compliance Mandatory
Questions about this policy? Contact info@cieaf.org