LATIN AMERICAN IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATION (LAIA) TERMS OF SERVICE

These Terms of Service reflect the laws that apply to our company. As a result, these Terms of Service help define LAIA’s relationship with you as you interact with our services.

Understanding these terms is important because, by accessing or using our services, you’re agreeing to these terms.

Terms of Service – LAIA Website Use, Student and or Member Participation, Materials Use, and Liability Waiver Agreement

Besides these terms, we also publish a Privacy Policy and Refund Policy

1. PURPOSE
Participant desires to participate in LAIA training programs, classes, webinars, coaching
sessions, educational programs, memberships, certifications, live events, online courses,
mentorship programs, and/or use LAIA materials, templates, intake forms, client agreements,
educational resources, marketing materials, and related content (“Programs and Materials”).
Participant understands and agrees to the terms set forth below.

2. EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE ONLY
Participant acknowledges and agrees that:
a. LAIA provides educational and training services only.
b. LAIA is not a law firm.
c. LAIA does not provide legal advice.
d. Participation in any LAIA program does not create an attorney-client relationship.
e. LAIA does not guarantee licensing, certification, government approval, business success,
income, or employment opportunities.
f. Participant is solely responsible for complying with all federal, state, and local laws applicable
to their business or professional activities.

3. NO GUARANTEE OF RESULTS
Participant acknowledges that:
a. Results vary from person to person.
b. LAIA makes no representations or guarantees regarding:
• Income
• Business success
• Client acquisition
• Government approvals
• Immigration case outcomes
• Certification outcomes
• Professional licensing
• Regulatory compliance
c. Any testimonials or examples presented are illustrative only and are not guarantees of future
performance or success.

4. INDEPENDENT ACTIONS OF PARTICIPANT
Participant acknowledges and agrees that Participant acts independently and is solely responsible
for:
• Any services Participant provides to clients
• Business operations
• Marketing practices
• Advertising claims
• Contracts with clients
• Completion of immigration forms
• Document preparation services
• Compliance with immigration consultant laws
• Compliance with consumer protection laws
• Compliance with state bonding or registration requirements
• Tax obligations
• Recordkeeping obligations
Participant understands that LAIA does not supervise, control, direct, or manage Participant’s
business activities or client interactions.

5. USE OF FORMS, MATERIALS, AND TEMPLATES
Participant understands and agrees that all forms, templates, intake forms, contracts, agreements,
checklists, educational materials, and sample documents provided by LAIA are:
• For educational and informational purposes only
• General examples only
• Not legal advice
• Not guaranteed to comply with all jurisdictions
• Not guaranteed to fit Participant’s specific business or client circumstances
Participant agrees to independently verify the legality and suitability of any materials before use.
Participant assumes all risks associated with the use or misuse of any LAIA materials.

6. RELEASE OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Participant hereby releases, waives, discharges, and
covenants not to sue LAIA from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs,
expenses, or causes of action arising out of or related to:
• Participation in LAIA programs
• Reliance on educational materials
• Use of forms or templates
• Business activities conducted by Participant
• Services provided by Participant to third parties
• Client complaints
• Government investigations
• Regulatory actions
• Civil lawsuits
• Administrative complaints
• Immigration case outcomes
• Business losses
• Financial losses
• Alleged errors or omissions by Participant
This release applies whether claims are alleged under:
• Contract law
• Tort law
• Negligence
• Statutory claims
• Consumer protection laws
• Any other legal theory

7. HOLD HARMLESS & INDEMNIFICATION
Participant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LAIA from and against any and all
claims, lawsuits, liabilities, damages, penalties, fines, judgments, settlements, costs, or attorney
fees arising out of or related to:
• Participant’s business activities
• Participant’s clients
• Participant’s representations to the public
• Participant’s advertising
• Participant’s use of LAIA materials
• Services performed by Participant
• Violations of laws or regulations by Participant
• Any dispute involving Participant and third parties
This indemnification obligation survives termination of this Agreement.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All LAIA materials, courses, forms, manuals, videos, presentations, branding, marketing
materials, and educational content remain the exclusive property of LAIA.
Participant may not:
• Resell materials
• Reproduce materials
• Distribute materials
• Share login credentials
• Modify and republish materials
• Teach LAIA proprietary content without written permission
Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

9. NO PROFESSIONAL LICENSE CREATED
Participant understands that participation in LAIA programs does not:
• Create a professional license
• Authorize unlawful practice of law
• Grant government approval
• Replace legal counsel
• Authorize representation before USCIS, EOIR, or any government agency unless
otherwise legally authorized

10. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
Participant agrees to comply with all applicable:
• Federal laws
• State laws
• Local laws
• Immigration consultant regulations
• Consumer disclosure requirements
• Bonding requirements
• Registration requirements
• Advertising laws
Participant is solely responsible for determining legal requirements in Participant’s jurisdiction.

11. ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Participant knowingly and voluntarily assumes all risks associated with:
• Starting or operating a business
• Providing document preparation services
• Using educational materials
• Working with immigration-related matters
• Interacting with clients
• Regulatory compliance

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
To the maximum extent permitted by law, LAIA’s total liability under this Agreement shall not
exceed the total amount paid by Participant to LAIA within the preceding twelve (12) months.
Under no circumstances shall LAIA be liable for:
• Indirect damages
• Consequential damages
• Lost profits
• Business interruption
• Emotional distress
• Punitive damages
• Special damages

13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall first be submitted to mediation in
Los Angeles County, California.
If mediation is unsuccessful, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in California
pursuant to the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
Participant waives the right to:
• Jury trial
• Class action participation
• Collective claims

14. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of California.

15. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain
in full force and effect.

16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior
discussions, representations, or agreements.

17. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Participant acknowledges that Participant:
• Has carefully read this Agreement
• Understands its contents
• Understands that Participant is waiving certain legal rights
• Enters into this Agreement voluntarily
• Has had the opportunity to consult legal counsel