TA-14 certification marks exist to identify verified professional conduct — not to market outcomes or imply authority.
To preserve trust and prevent misuse, all certifications issued by TA-14 are governed by strict representation and mark-use rules.
Use of TA-14 certification language or marks constitutes agreement to these rules.
Holders of TA-14 certifications may accurately state:
That they hold a specific TA-14 certification
The exact certification type (PCC, EDC, SAC, or Universal)
The scope and sequence associated with that certification
The current status of the certification
Examples of permitted language:
“I hold TA-14 Sequence Adherence Certification for the TA-14 Academy 14-step service sequence.”
“Our technicians follow a published TA-14 Academy sequence and can provide a TA-14 certification ID for verification.”
“This business employs staff with active TA-14 Universal Certification.”
The following representations are not allowed:
“TA-14 approved,” “TA-14 endorsed,” or “TA-14 recommended”
Any statement implying outcome guarantees, quality ratings, or superiority
Any reference suggesting TA-14 Authority approval or involvement
Any implication of licensure, regulation, or legal authority
Any use of certification marks without an active registry record
If a claim cannot be independently verified in the TA-14 public registry, it must not be made.
When using a TA-14 certification mark:
The certification ID or verification link must be displayed
Scope and sequence must be stated clearly
Marks must not be altered, stylized, or combined with other logos
Marks must not appear if certification status is expired, suspended, or revoked
Certification marks identify status, not prestige.
TA-14 reserves the right to suspend or revoke certifications if marks or language are misused.
The purpose of enforcement is not punishment — it is preservation of clarity, trust, and system integrity.
Most certification systems fail not because standards are unclear, but because representations drift.
These rules exist to ensure that TA-14 certifications remain:
Verifiable
Non-deceptive
Non-authoritative
Aligned with their stated purpose
Clear language protects everyone.