Terms & Conditions
Last updated: 17 October, 2024
MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
This membership agreement between the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals’ “organization” and “member” shall be effective on the date of membership purchase. The membership is automatic renewal and paid subscription until cancelled by either the Organization or the member.
For purposes of this agreement, "member” means you as the user of the services, and “Organization” refers to the Society Of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals, (SPCP).
MEMBERSHIP TERMS & CONDITIONS
By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you, as Member, are confirming that you are at least twenty-one (21) years of age and agree to abide by and accept the terms and conditions contained herein. The terms and conditions apply to your Membership with the SPCP.
The benefits of Membership will inure to the Member only during the active term of Membership. The Organization has the right to change these terms and conditions at any time for any reason at its discretion, including benefits and discounts offered. Notice of change of terms will be provided to each Member within sixty (60) days of any changes made. Membership will continue in full force and effect regardless of any changes to the terms and conditions contained herein. The Organization reserves the right to change, add, or remove services, benefits and/or products available from the organization and does not guarantee any particular service, benefit, or product will be available to Members.
This Agreement is personal to the member(s) and may not be assigned, transferred or otherwise disposed of by the member(s) and Membership does not include: access or benefits for any party other than Member.
AUTOMATIC PAYMENT AGREEMENT
Monthly, quarterly and annual membership payments shall be made in advance by direct debit from the member’s designated credit/debit account. This information will be kept on file by the organization.
You will be billed on the same day of the month each month according to the date that you initiated the contract and membership. We cannot change the billing date.
You are responsible to ensure that the credit card number on file with the organization is valid so that the fee can be charged to that card. You may change the credit card provided at any time, provided, however, that it is your responsibility to make sure that there is always a valid credit card number on file with the organization for payment of the Monthly, quarterly or annual Fee. If there is not a valid credit card on file with the organization at the time the Monthly Fee is charged to that card and one is not provided within ten days after the regularly scheduled date for payment, the organization may exercise any and all rights available to it , whether under this agreement or under applicable law, which may include, but are not limited to, suspension of your membership in the membership until such payment is made, assessing a late payment fee of $35.00, and/or terminating this Agreement.
The organization reserves the right to review subscriptions periodically. Members will be given at least a 60 days’ notice in writing of any changes, which include: (i) any increase in membership fee, (ii) change in date of automatic withdrawal.
TERMINATION or SUSPENSION of MEMBERSHIP
The member may cancel any Membership at any time for any reason, using this link. https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/dSyF0wS7V6UO0V4KYndP - No refunds will be available and membership will run until the next due payment date.
The organization may cancel without providing any refund for paid Membership fees. If you commit any of the following violations, it will be grounds for automatic termination of your Membership:
(1) you provide false or misleading information on your application form;
(2) you provide invalid or improper payment details in any respect;
(3) you fail to provide updated payment information after one (1) EFT automatic payment failure within thirty (30) days of failed payment;
(4) you commit a serious breach of this Agreement and/or the organizations Code of Ethics;
(5) where any monies are due to the organization by you remain unpaid for 30 days after its due date for payment (6) you knowingly provide false details when applying for membership and the false declaration would have reasonably affected the organizations decision to grant the membership;
(7) If the organization terminates for any reason, they reserve the right to retain any monies received to cover any reasonable costs they have incurred as a result; or
(8) you violate any other portion or requirement of these terms and conditions or you violate any other policy of the Company.
Membership may be suspended (but not cancelled) for up to 90 days. A medical certificate may be required. Members will be liable to pay an administration charge of $25 to suspend their membership per month. After the 90 days or other suspension period, the monthly charges will resume. We must receive notice prior to the next billing cycle of your need to temporarily suspend the membership.
WAIVER & LIABILITY RELEASE
In consideration of this Membership and access to the benefits provided in association with the Membership, you hereby waive, covenant not to sue and release any and all claims which may be brought by you or your family, estate, heirs and/or assigns, against the Organization its representatives, independent contractors and agents from any and all present or future claims of loss, theft, injury or damages of any kind to your person or property, personal injuries or death, which do or may exist, now or in the future, whether currently known or unknown, including but not limited to those which arise as a result of the Membership or these terms and conditions, products you purchase from the Organization, or anything incidental to the Membership or terms and conditions, participation in any on- or off-site Organization-related activities, or any other activities incidental thereto, for any reason whatsoever, wherever, whenever, or however the same may occur regardless of whether the claim arose by way of your negligence, the negligence of any person associated with the Organization, including the directors, representatives, independent contractors and agents or on Company premises. You further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Organization and all associated parties, including its director(s), representatives and agents for any and all of the above referenced claims wherever, whenever, or however the same may occur, and regardless of whether the claim arose from your, the Organizations, or other associated party’s negligence.
You understand and agree that this Waiver and Release of Liability is meant to be interpreted broadly and include any and all potential past, present, and/or future claims.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
By signing this Agreement, you confirm that you are at least twenty-one (21) years of age, have access to an electronic copy of these terms and conditions, agree to all terms and conditions contained herein, and acknowledge the Organization has not provided any express or implied warranty or representation other than those contained herein.
GOVERNING LAW; SEVERABILITY; VENUE
These terms and conditions and all related documents, and all matters arising out of or relating to these terms and conditions, whether sounding in contract, tort, or statute are governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Oklahoma, (including its statutes of limitations), without giving effect to the conflict of laws provisions thereof to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than those of the State of Oklahoma. Any action by either party relating to this agreement must be brought in Tulsa, Oklahoma. If any term, covenant, or condition of these terms and conditions are found to be invalid and/or unenforceable, the remainder of the terms and conditions will be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent of the law of the state of Oklahoma.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, together with any other documents incorporated herein by reference, constitutes the sole and entire agreement of the Member and Organization with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to the subject matter. The Member and the Organization (collectively, the “Parties,” and separately, “Party”) have not relied on any statement, representation, warranty, or agreement of the or of any other person on such Party’s behalf, including any representations, warranties, or agreements arising from statute or otherwise in law, except for the representations, warranties, or agreements expressly contained in this Agreement.
By accepting these terms and conditions, you assert that you are of sound mind, understand all provisions, and will abide by all terms and conditions herein contained.
By purchasing the “membership” from the organization you are accepting these terms & conditions.
APPENDIX A - membership pricing, terms & conditions & Inclusions
Supporter Member
Subscription Fee
+ Annual: $125.00 USD
+ Monthly: $12.99 USD
Requirements for Supporter membership
+ Supporter membership is available to persons who are non-industry, and/or in related fields such as; counter staff, healthcare workers, piercers, aestheticians etc), or those who do not meet the requirements for Associate Level Membership.
Supporter Membership includes:
+ Certificate of Membership (Supporter)
+ 5% discount on official SPCP merchandise.
Supporter Membership does not include:
+ Supporter membership does not include CPCP, Professional Membership, Associate Membership, Trainer Membership or Supplier Membership, Technician website listing or online learning events.
Associate Member
Subscription Fee
+ Annual: $299.00 USD
+ Monthly: $24.99 USD
Requirements for Associate membership
+ To qualify for Associate Member you must be: An apprentices and/or student in training or a technician with only 1-3 years of experience.
Associate Membership includes:
+ Certificate of Membership (Associate)
+ 5% discount on official SPCP merchandise.
+ 5% off convention tickets
+ Use of Associate SPCP Logo.
Associate Membership does not include:
+ Associate membership does not include CPCP, Professional Membership, Associate Membership, Trainer Membership or Supplier Membership, Technician website listing or some online learning events.
Professional Member
Subscription Fee
+ Membership Annual: $395.00 USD
+ Membership Monthly: $36.99 USD
+ Membership + Directory Annual: $480.00 USD
+ Membership + Directory Monthly: $44.49 USD
Requirements for Professional membership
+ To qualify for Associate Member you must be: An apprentices and/or student in training or a technician with only 1-3 years of experience.
Professional Membership includes:
+ Certificate of Membership (Professional level)
+ Full access to online members portal
+ Access to online learning events
+ 10% off convention tickets
+ 10% off official SPCP merchandise,
+ Use of Official SPCP Logo.
Professional Membership does not include:
+ CPCP, Trainer Membership or Supplier Membership, Technician website listing
Lifetime Member
Subscription Fee
Lifetime membership does not include CPCP, Trainer Membership or Supplier Membership
+ membership Only Annual: $49.99 USD
+ Membership + Directory Listing Annual: $134.99 USD
Requirements for Lifetime membership
+ Lifetime Membership is available to members with 10+ years of consecutive membership.
Lifetime Membership includes:
+ Full access to online members portal, Access to online learning events, Certificate of membership (lifetime level), 10% off convention tickets, 10% off official SPCP merchandise, Use of Official SPCP Logo.
Lifetime Membership does not include:
+ CPCP, Trainer Membership, Supplier membership, Technician website listing & some online learning events.
* Lifetime members who had qualified prior to Jan 1st 2025 will continue lifetime membership without annual fee but membership does not include directory listing & trainer membership requires renewal every 4 years. Members must renew & meet all trainer member requirements.
Trainer Member
Subscription Fee
Trainer membership does not include Professional membership, CPCP, Supplier Membership or Train the Trainer Course.
+ Annual $250 USD
+ Monthly subscription $22.00 USD
Requirements to become a SPCP Trainer Member:
+ Each trainer will have a minimum of five (5) years of permanent cosmetic experience and have completed a minimum of three hundred (300) procedures for each procedure type that is being taught and must be verifiable.
+ Trainers will complete not less than sixteen (16) hours of continuing education over a two (2) year period. This may include attendance at conventions, virtual training, and other classes pertinent to the permanent cosmetics field.
+ Each trainer shall have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
+ Each trainer must attend a Train the Trainer program (offered at least once a year) and renew it every four years.
+ Each trainer must maintain Professional Membership and the Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional (CPCP) certification.
+ You will also be required to submit the below form and include all required documents.
+ Must read & abide by the Trainer Member Guidelines
+ Trainer Membership must be renewed every 4 years. This will require full re-application and approval.
Benefits of being an SPCP Trainer Member:
+ Each trainer will be listed on the official SPCP website Trainers directory
+ Each trainer will be allowed 1 x Free Post per year on SPCP official social media and members only groups. *to be approved by SPCP
+ 20% OFF SPCP Merchandise and Books
+ Additional discount on convention tickets for bulk purchase.
+ Trainers will be offered an opportunity to add courses to the SPCP Learning Centre (Affiliate Program not included in membership)
Supplier Member
Subscription Fee
Supplier membership does not include Professional membership, CPCP, Trainer Membership.
+ Annual $150 USD for SPCP Professional Members
+ Annual $650 USD for non-members
Requirements to become a SPCP Supplier Member:
+ Supplier members must be approved by SPCP admin
+ Must read & agree to abide by Supplier Member Guidelines
+ Complete the Supplier Member application form
Benefits of Being a Supplier Member with the SPCP
+ Listing on the SPCP Website
+ Listing in our Members Only Portal
+ 1 x Monthly post on our Social Media Account
+ Discounted Booth at convention
+ Suppler Members who offer a Promotion/Discount to our members will get priority listing space on the SPCP Website
CPCP
CPCP examination is open to all members & non members but candidates must accept and abide by the SPCP Code of Ethics.
The SPCP requires its CPCP delegates to qualify for renewal every two years.
Requirements for CPCP application & certification.
Participants must;
+ Have completed a course of study in the field of permanent cosmetics of not less than 100 hours at the fundamental level. If less than 100 hours, continuing education specific to the industry must be accumulated to achieve 100 hours total. Proof of hours are required. If they are not listed on a certificate, a short note from the trainer specifying hours is acceptable.
+ Show a certificate from a current Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) class. Classes must be industry specific. OSHA Standard is required if the candidate works in the USA.
+ The candidate must be currently active in the permanent cosmetics industry or has recently completed a training program or apprenticeship.
+ A completed application is required with a copy of a photo ID, documentation of classes and/or continuing education, proof of the Bloodborne Pathogens Class, and the required fees.
+ The application must be in the SPCP office 14 days before the exam and an incomplete submission will not be processed.
Requirements for CPCP renewal
Certificants must;
+ Complete CPCP renewal application & payment
+ Submit an updated certificate of completion of approved Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) class. Classes must be industry specific. OSHA Standard is required if the candidate works in the USA.
+ Proof of 12 hours of continuing education in the past 2 years. Proof of hours are required. If they are not listed on a certificate, a short note from the trainer specifying hours is acceptable.
+ Continue to abide by the SPCP Code of Ethics
Fees
+ Application fee for all applicants is $300 USD non-refundable. This fee will also cover your 2 year certification if you pass the exam.
+ Renewal fees are $150 USD for Members & $250 USD for Non-Members
+ For applications: If you do not pass the exam you will be charged another exam application fee of $150
+ For exam: If you fail to show for your exam or you cancel in less than 72 hours you will be required to re-submit your application & fee to re-apply is $50
Technician Listing
+ Listing on the spcp website at https://directory.spcp.org/home
+ Listing will stay on the site while subscription is paid and up-to-date.
+ Supporter & Associate Members are not eligible for directory listing.
+ Technician listing is not included in Professional membership but is an additional subscription fee.
+ Technician listing is included in Trainer membership fees and will remain on the site while the member still qualifies for Trainer Member
Trainer Member Affiliate Program
As an approved SPCP Trainer Member you have the option to feature up to 2 online courses on the SPCP website "online learning centre".
To qualify for this offer, you must:
+ Be an SPCP Trainer Member in good standing
+ Have an online course that meets or exceeds SPCP course terms & conditions (see below)
+ Have an affiliate program associated with your online learning platform
+ The affiliate program must have the following: Automated affiliate payouts, Affiliate dashboard, 20% Affiliate payout for the SPCP
+ Agree to the terms and conditions;
1. The course cannot be a Fundamentals course
2. There must be some form of instructor/student communication/feedback
3. If certificates are provided, they must state the course was given online (a virtual course) and include: Course description & Hours
4. Instructors cannot “certify” students in any skill or technique unless they are an accredited learning institution. Certificates can say “Certificate of Attendance” or “Certificate of Course Completion.”
5. Trainers can set their own course prices; however, the affiliate payout or SPCP retention fee must remain at 20%.
6. If the trainer no longer qualifies as a trainer member, their courses will be removed from the site and the trainer does not qualify for this offer.
7. The trainer agrees to provide the SPCP with a free pass (temporary or permanent) to the course so that it can be reviewed to ascertain it is consistent with SPCP Trainer Guidelines, SPCP Standards, and the Code of Ethics.
