International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM)
Last Updated: March 2026
These Terms of Use and Privacy Policy (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website, platforms, content, standards, certifications, membership services, publications, events, and all related resources made available by the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (the “Services”).
The International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (“IFPSM”, “we”, “us”, “our”) is an international professional federation registered in the Republic of Slovenia.
By accessing, browsing, registering for, or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms.
If you do not agree to these Terms, you must immediately discontinue any use of the Services.
IFPSM may update or modify these Terms at any time. The latest version will always be published on the website and becomes effective upon publication. Continued use of the Services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
IFPSM is an independent international federation of procurement and supply management associations. It is registered and operates under the laws of the Republic of Slovenia.
Nothing in these Terms, nor any use of the Services, membership, certification or participation in IFPSM activities, shall be construed as creating:
a partnership,
a joint venture,
an agency relationship,
an employment relationship, or
any authority to legally bind IFPSM
between IFPSM and any user, member, association, student, or third party.
Member associations and partners are independent legal entities and are solely responsible for their own conduct, operations, and compliance with applicable laws.
By using the Services, you represent and warrant that:
You are at least 18 years of age or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
You have full legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement.
Any information you provide is true, accurate, current, and complete.
You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
You agree that you will NOT:
use the Services for any unlawful, fraudulent, or abusive purpose;
attempt to gain unauthorized access to any account, system, data, or network;
interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Services;
introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code;
use automated systems, bots, scrapers, spiders, or similar technologies to access or extract data from the Services without our express prior written consent;
collect email addresses or other contact information for unsolicited communications;
impersonate any person or entity or misrepresent your affiliation with IFPSM or any third party.
IFPSM may, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to the Services for any violation of these Terms or for conduct that IFPSM reasonably believes is harmful to the organization, its members, or third parties.
All content and materials available through the Services are and shall remain the exclusive property of IFPSM or its licensors. This includes, without limitation:
procurement and supply management standards and frameworks;
certification schemes, criteria, and methodologies;
training materials, course content, curricula, and presentations;
publications, articles, research reports, surveys, and databases;
software, tools, user interfaces, and website architecture;
logos, trademarks, trade names, and branding elements;
audiovisual content, graphics, and images.
All such materials are protected by Slovenian law, European Union legislation, and international copyright and trademark treaties.
You are granted a limited, revocable, nonexclusive, nontransferable, personal licence to access and use the content solely for your own professional or educational purposes in connection with IFPSM activities.
You may NOT, without IFPSM’s prior explicit written consent:
copy, reproduce, or distribute any content in whole or in part;
modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works;
resell, license, or commercially exploit any content;
systematically download, scrape, mine, or harvest data from the Services;
use any IFPSM name, logo, or trademark for endorsement, publicity, or promotion.
Any unauthorized use of IFPSM intellectual property may result in civil and/or criminal proceedings.
Use of certain Services and participation in IFPSM programs may require registration, membership, or affiliation with IFPSM or an IFPSM member association.
You agree to:
provide complete and accurate registration information;
keep such information up to date;
comply with the IFPSM Code of Ethics and all applicable professional standards;
conduct yourself in a professional and ethical manner in all IFPSM-related activities.
IFPSM reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:
suspend or terminate membership;
withdraw or suspend certifications or endorsements;
restrict access to events, platforms, or communities;
if your conduct:
violates these Terms or the IFPSM Code of Ethics;
harms or risks harming IFPSM’s reputation or interests;
involves fraud, dishonesty, harassment, discrimination, or other misconduct.
Membership or certification does not authorize you to enter into contracts on behalf of IFPSM or represent IFPSM in any official capacity, unless expressly authorized in writing.
IFPSM develops global standards and frameworks for procurement and supply management certifications and may accredit programs run by member associations or partner institutions.
You acknowledge and agree that:
local certification, training, and assessment processes are typically implemented by thirdparty organizations;
IFPSM is not responsible for the daytoday management, delivery, evaluation, or quality of any local program, unless explicitly stated;
any certificate, accreditation, or endorsement issued under IFPSM frameworks is an indication of professional standard attainment only.
No certification, membership, accreditation, or endorsement from IFPSM:
guarantees employment or promotion;
guarantees specific business, financial, or commercial outcomes;
constitutes professional, legal, tax, or investment advice.
All career and business decisions remain solely your responsibility.
The information provided on the website and through the Services is intended for general informational and professional development purposes.
While IFPSM endeavours to keep content accurate and up to date, it:
makes no representation or warranty as to the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or timeliness of the information;
does not guarantee that the information is suitable for your specific situation or jurisdiction.
Nothing on the website constitutes:
legal advice,
financial or tax advice,
consulting advice, or
any form of professional advice.
You should seek appropriate independent professional advice before acting on any information obtained through the Services.
The Services may contain links or integrations to thirdparty websites, platforms, tools, or content. These are provided for convenience only.
IFPSM:
does not control or endorse any thirdparty sites, products, services, or content;
is not responsible for the availability, accuracy, legality, or security of thirdparty resources;
is not a party to any contract or transaction you may enter into with third parties.
Access to and use of thirdparty resources is entirely at your own risk. You should review the applicable terms and privacy policies of any thirdparty site or service you use.
IFPSM implements reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the security and integrity of its systems and data. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security or uninterrupted availability.
You acknowledge that:
the Services may be subject to interruptions, delays, errors, or failures;
the transmission of data over the internet is never entirely secure;
IFPSM is not liable for any loss or damage arising from cyberattacks, unauthorized access, malware, service outages, or other technical issues beyond its reasonable control.
You are responsible for:
maintaining the security of your devices, systems, and login credentials;
using uptodate antivirus and security tools;
notifying IFPSM promptly of any suspected unauthorized use of your account.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law (including Slovenian law and EU law), IFPSM, its directors, officers, employees, agents, member associations, and partners shall not be liable for any:
indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages;
loss of profits, revenue, business, contracts, anticipated savings, data, or goodwill;
loss or damage resulting from reliance on information obtained from the Services;
loss or damage caused by interruptions, delays, viruses, system failures, or unauthorized access.
In all cases where liability cannot be excluded by law, IFPSM’s aggregate liability arising out of or in connection with the Services and these Terms – whether in contract, tort (including negligence), or otherwise – shall be strictly limited to the total amount, if any, that you have paid directly to IFPSM for chargeable Services in the six (6) months immediately preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations or exclusions of liability. In such cases, the above limitations apply only to the extent permitted by law.
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless IFPSM and its directors, officers, employees, member associations, and representatives from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or in connection with:
your breach of these Terms;
your misuse or unauthorized use of the Services;
your violation of any law, regulation, or the rights of any third party;
any content or information you submit, upload, or share via the Services.
IFPSM reserves the right to assume the exclusive defence and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, in which case you agree to cooperate fully with IFPSM’s defence.
IFPSM shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to:
natural disasters, fires, floods, earthquakes;
war, armed conflict, terrorism, civil unrest;
strikes, labour disputes, or industrial actions;
governmental orders, sanctions, or restrictions;
epidemics, pandemics, or public health emergencies;
power failures, internet or telecommunications outages;
major cyber incidents or infrastructure failures.
In such cases, IFPSM’s obligations shall be suspended for the duration of the force majeure event to the extent affected.
You represent and warrant that:
you are not located in, organized under the laws of, or ordinarily resident in a country or territory subject to comprehensive sanctions;
you are not listed on any applicable sanctions or restricted parties list (including EU, UN, or relevant national lists).
You agree that you will not use the Services in violation of any applicable:
sanctions laws and regulations;
export control laws;
antiboycott or antimoneylaundering laws.
IFPSM reserves the right to restrict or terminate access to the Services where required by sanctions or other legal obligations.
IFPSM encourages the amicable resolution of disputes. In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Services, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter through goodfaith negotiations.
If the dispute cannot be resolved within a reasonable time, it shall be finally settled by binding arbitration:
seated in Ljubljana, Slovenia;
conducted in the English language;
under the rules of a recognized arbitration institution or ad hoc rules agreed by the parties.
The arbitral award shall be final and binding on the parties and may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Nothing in this clause shall prevent IFPSM from seeking interim, injunctive, or equitable relief from the courts of Ljubljana, Slovenia, where necessary to protect its rights or interests.
These Terms, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with:
the laws of the Republic of Slovenia; and
applicable European Union law.
Subject to the arbitration clause above, the courts of Ljubljana, Slovenia, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any legal proceedings that may arise in connection with these Terms or your use of the Services.
