Terms & Conditions
Please read these terms carefully. They govern your use of the NCIMSA website and services.
Last updated: July 2026
01Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the National Chartered Institute of Management Sciences of America Inc. (NCIMSA) website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you should not use this website.
02Use of the Website
You may use this website for lawful purposes only. You agree not to use the website in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the website or impairment of its availability, or in any way that is unlawful, fraudulent or harmful.
- You must not use this website to copy, store, transmit or distribute any malicious software.
- You must not conduct any systematic or automated data collection without our written consent.
- You must not use the website for any marketing or solicitation without authorisation.
03Membership, Certification & Applications
Submitting an application or enquiry does not guarantee admission to membership or the award of any certification or designation. All applications are subject to vetting and screening by the Board of Fellows and the relevant organs of the Institute. Information provided during the application process must be accurate and complete; providing false information may result in the refusal, suspension or withdrawal of membership, certification or designation.
Fees, including induction fees and annual dues, are payable in accordance with the tier or programme applied for and are subject to the Institute's prevailing schedule.
04Use of Designations & Post-Nominals
Chartered designations and post-nominal letters (for example ACIMSA, MCIMSA, SFCIMSA, FCIMSA and PFCIMSA) may be used only by members in good standing for the tier to which they have been admitted, and only for so long as their membership remains current. Misuse of any designation, award or insignia of the Institute is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action.
05Intellectual Property
All content on this website — including text, graphics, logos, images, curricula and examination materials — is the property of National Chartered Institute of Management Sciences of America Inc. (NCIMSA) or its licensors and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute or exploit any content without our prior written permission.
06Programmes & Changes
We reserve the right to modify, postpone or withdraw any college, certification, programme, fee or arrangement described on this website. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, we do not warrant that all information is complete or current at all times.
07Limitation of Liability
This website is provided on an "as is" basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, National Chartered Institute of Management Sciences of America Inc. (NCIMSA) shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential loss arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website.
08Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies or practices of any third-party sites, and their inclusion does not imply endorsement.
09Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and, where applicable, the relevant laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts.
10Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
These Terms and Conditions are a template and should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel before publication to ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian and United States law.
Questions about this policy?
If anything here is unclear, our team is happy to explain how it applies to you.