PARTNER & AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE

Created Date: October 16, 2025
Last Updated: November 1, 2025
Effective Date: November 1, 2025

Certification and Safety, including its affiliated brands HVAC Technical Academy (“HVACTA”) and 2nd Chance University (“2CU”), believes in transparency regarding educational relationships, affiliated organizations, referral relationships, sponsorships, and training-related partnerships.

This Partner & Affiliate Disclosure explains how affiliated relationships, training partnerships, sponsorships, referrals, and related disclosures may apply to information, certifications, training resources, and services referenced on our website.

1. Affiliated Organizations

Certification and Safety may work with affiliated organizations, educational entities, instructors, workforce development programs, testing providers, industry vendors, and training partners.

These affiliated relationships may include:

HVAC Technical Academy (HVACTA)
2nd Chance University (2CU)
OSHA-related educational resources
EPA certification resources
NATE-related resources
Workforce development organizations
Industry training partners
Safety equipment or educational vendors

References to affiliated organizations are provided for informational and educational purposes.

2. OSHA, EPA, and Industry Certifications

Certification and Safety may provide information, scheduling assistance, educational support, or referrals related to:

OSHA 10
OSHA 30
EPA Section 608
NATE certifications
Workplace safety training
Industry certification preparation

Certification requirements, testing standards, and regulatory requirements may change over time and may vary by employer, jurisdiction, or certifying organization.

Users are responsible for verifying current certification and compliance requirements directly with the applicable organization or employer.

3. Training and Educational Relationships

Certification and Safety may reference or coordinate with affiliated educational entities, instructors, testing organizations, or workforce development partners.

Training or educational information presented on this website may involve:

Classroom instruction
Hands-on training
Supplemental educational tools
Third-party certification preparation
Workforce development support
Career readiness information

Certification and Safety do not guarantee:

Employment
Licensing approval
Regulatory compliance
Certification outcomes
Specific job placement or wages

4. Referral Relationships and External Resources

Our website may include references or links to:

Training providers
Educational organizations
Certification resources
Industry vendors
Safety equipment providers
Workforce development organizations
Third-party scheduling or registration systems

These references are provided as informational resources only and do not constitute guarantees or endorsements unless explicitly stated.

Third-party organizations operate independently and maintain their own:

Terms and conditions
Privacy policies
Business practices
Accessibility standards
Training requirements

5. Affiliate Relationships

Some pages on our website may contain affiliate links, referral links, sponsored content, or promotional partnerships.

If users purchase products or services through certain links, Certification and Safety may receive compensation, referral fees, commissions, sponsorship consideration, or other benefits at no additional cost to the user.

Where required, disclosures will appear clearly and conspicuously near the relevant content, recommendation, or link.

6. Sponsorships and Partner Support

Certification and Safety may receive support from:

Educational partners
Workforce programs
Industry sponsors
Training-related vendors
Certification-related organizations
Equipment providers
Community organizations

Such support may include:

Sponsorship funding
Educational materials
Equipment assistance
Referral relationships
Promotional partnerships
Event participation

These relationships do not alter our commitment to transparency or educational integrity.

7. No Endorsement

References to third-party organizations, products, certifications, vendors, or services do not constitute:

Formal endorsements
Guarantees
Warranties
Representations of suitability

Users should independently evaluate third-party products, services, certifications, and organizations before making decisions or purchases.

8. Communications and Consent

Certification and Safety may communicate with users regarding:

Certification information
Scheduling updates
Training-related notices
Educational opportunities
Safety-related resources
Marketing communications where consent has been provided

Users may opt out of marketing communications at any time in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. FTC Disclosure Compliance

Certification and Safety seeks to comply with applicable Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) guidelines regarding:

Affiliate relationships
Sponsored content
Material connections
Promotional relationships
Endorsements and testimonials

Where material connections exist, we strive to provide clear and conspicuous disclosures.

10. Limitation of Liability

Certification and Safety is not responsible for:

Third-party products or services
Certification outcomes
Employment decisions
Regulatory determinations
Third-party website content
External scheduling systems
Vendor policies or practices

Users interact with third-party organizations and services at their own discretion and risk.

11. Updates to This Disclosure

We may update this Partner & Affiliate Disclosure periodically to reflect changes in:

Business relationships
Industry partnerships
Educational affiliations
Regulatory requirements
Website content or services

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Partner & Affiliate Disclosure, please contact us:

Email

danny@certificationandsafety.com

Telephone

(407) 878-0474

Mailing Address

Certification and Safety
2175 Marquette Avenue
Sanford, Florida 32773