Terms & Conditions
These terms govern the use of the HIAHEA website and participation in the awards, honours, and recognition framework operated by the Harold International Awards & Higher Education Authority.
1. Scope
These terms apply to nominations, assessments, conferral of distinctions, honorary recognition, and use of this website.
2. Nominations
Nominations must be submitted by an eligible party using the published form, and must include evidence sufficient for the claim to be assessed and verified.
3. Assessment and decisions
Assessment is carried out against published criteria. Decisions are final, subject only to the appeals route set out below.
4. Conferral and use of awards
Recipients may state the award, its area, and the year conferred. Awards may not be described as accreditation, licensure, or a qualification.
5. Honorary recognition
Honorary recognition is conferred at the discretion of the academy, against established criteria, and may not be solicited in exchange for payment.
6. Fees
Where an administrative fee applies it is stated before submission. Fees cover assessment and record keeping and are not a payment for an award.
7. Withdrawal of an award
An award may be withdrawn where evidence is later found to be inaccurate, incomplete, or misrepresented. Withdrawal is recorded on the award record.
8. Appeals
An appeal may be made on grounds of procedural irregularity or material factual error, in writing, within twenty-eight days of the decision being issued.
Questions about these terms
Write to hiahea@haroldinternationalcollege.co.uk or use the contact page. See also the privacy policy.
Put a nomination forward, or ask us first
The awards office can confirm eligibility, criteria, evidence requirements, and timelines before you prepare a submission.