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IASC International Association for Space Counseling

Membership

Terms & Code of Conduct

These terms govern all membership in the International Association for Space Counseling (IASC). By joining or renewing membership, you agree to abide by these rules and standards in full.

1. About IASC

The International Association for Space Counseling (IASC) is a professional membership organization dedicated to advancing behavioral health in human spaceflight and extreme environments. IASC is a professional association, not a government agency, licensing board, accrediting body, or employer.

IASC provides educational resources, professional community, publications, and advocacy for the emerging field of space behavioral health. Membership in IASC does not confer any professional license, credential, certification, or legal standing of any kind.

2. Membership Eligibility

Membership is open to individuals and organizations who support the mission of IASC and agree to these terms. IASC reserves the right to accept, deny, or revoke membership at its sole discretion.

Student Membership

Open to students, early-career professionals, and individuals with an interest in space behavioral health. No professional credential required.

Professional Membership

Open to licensed or credentialed mental health professionals, researchers, and practitioners with demonstrated engagement in behavioral health fields as well as related professionals in space industries.

Fellow Membership

By application and approval only. Reserved for individuals with significant contributions to the field of space behavioral health. Fellowship is not guaranteed.

Organizational Membership

Open to institutions, agencies, companies, and organizations that support the mission of IASC. Organizational membership does not confer individual membership rights to all employees.

3. Membership Benefits & Limitations

Membership provides access to IASC resources, publications, community forums, events, and networking opportunities as described for each tier. Benefits are subject to change with reasonable notice.

Membership Includes

  • ✓Access to IASC publications and resources appropriate to your tier
  • ✓Participation in IASC-hosted events and webinars
  • ✓Access to member community forums and networking
  • ✓Use of IASC member designation (e.g., "IASC Member") in professional contexts
  • ✓Voting rights on organizational matters (Professional and Fellow tiers)
  • ✓Discounts on IASC events and continuing education offerings

Membership Does Not Include

  • ✗Any professional license, certification, or credential
  • ✗Guaranteed employment, referrals, or job placement
  • ✗Legal representation or professional liability coverage
  • ✗Endorsement of individual members' services or practices
  • ✗Access to confidential client or patient information
  • ✗Authority to act on behalf of IASC without explicit written authorization

4. No Employment Guarantee

IASC is a professional membership association, not a staffing agency, employment service, or job placement organization.

Membership in IASC does not guarantee, imply, or create any expectation of employment, contract work, consulting opportunities, or professional referrals.

Members who misrepresent their IASC membership as a credential, qualification, or endorsement for employment purposes may have their membership revoked.

5. IASC Is Not a Counseling Practice

IASC is a professional membership association and does not provide, offer, or practice counseling, psychotherapy, mental health treatment, psychological services, or any clinical services of any kind.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988), the Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741), or your local emergency services.

Members who are licensed mental health professionals are solely responsible for their own professional conduct, licensure compliance, and clinical practice.

6. Code of Conduct

All IASC members are expected to uphold the highest standards of professional integrity, respect, and ethical behavior in all IASC spaces including events, forums, publications, and communications.

Members shall conduct themselves with professionalism and integrity, treat all individuals with dignity and respect, accurately represent their credentials, respect confidentiality of member-only spaces, disclose conflicts of interest, comply with all applicable laws, adhere to research ethics standards, and not misrepresent IASC's positions in public communications.

7. Prohibited Conduct

The following conduct is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate membership suspension or permanent revocation without refund: harassment or abusive behavior, discrimination, fraudulent misrepresentation of credentials, unauthorized use of IASC intellectual property, sharing member-only content without authorization, soliciting members for commercial purposes without approval, providing clinical services under the IASC name, and any conduct that undermines the integrity or mission of IASC.

8. Enforcement & Disciplinary Procedures

Members may report alleged violations in writing to IASC leadership. IASC will review reports and conduct investigations at its discretion. Disciplinary actions may include written warning, temporary suspension, permanent revocation, or referral to licensing boards or law enforcement. Members subject to disciplinary action may submit a written appeal within thirty (30) days.

9. Dues, Renewals & Refunds

Membership dues are set by IASC and subject to change with reasonable advance notice. Memberships are valid for the period specified at purchase. Membership dues are generally non-refundable. Student and Professional membership offered at no cost is provided as a courtesy and may be modified or discontinued at any time.

10. Intellectual Property

All content, publications, logos, trademarks, and materials produced by IASC are the exclusive intellectual property of IASC. Members are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use IASC materials for personal, non-commercial professional purposes only.

11. Disclaimer of Warranties & Limitation of Liability

IASC PROVIDES ALL MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS, RESOURCES, PUBLICATIONS, EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, IASC and its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and agents shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from membership or use of IASC services.

12. Amendments, Governing Law & Miscellaneous

IASC reserves the right to amend these Membership Terms and Code of Conduct at any time. Members will be notified of material changes via email or prominent notice on the IASC website. Continued membership following notice of amendments constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state in which IASC is incorporated.

Agreement to These Terms

By applying for, accepting, or renewing IASC membership, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Membership Terms and Code of Conduct in their entirety.

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