Legal
Last updated: April 7, 2026
These Terms of Service govern your access to and use of any Institute for Applied Strategic Therapy (iAST) websites, online portals, course platforms, mobile applications and related services we make available (collectively, the “Site”).
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you must not use the Site.
Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal information when you use the Site.
The Institute for Applied Strategic Therapy is a private educational training provider. Through the Site we may offer practitioner certification programs, including the Applied Strategic Therapy (AST) certification and the Pain Resolution Therapy (PRT) certification; self-paced online courses, live trainings and group programs; written and audio-visual educational materials; practitioner resources and templates; a practitioner directory; and general information about strategic therapy.
The Site is intended for informational and educational purposes. It is not a clinical practice, medical clinic or emergency service.
The Site and all content provided through it are for general education and professional development only. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; psychological or psychiatric services; physical therapy or any other regulated health profession; or emergency or crisis services.
Nothing on the Site should be used to replace consultation with a qualified health professional. If you are in crisis or experiencing a medical emergency, contact local emergency services rather than using the Site.
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iAST is a private educational training institute. Certifications issued by iAST, including the AST practitioner certification and the PRT practitioner certification, are educational credentials that demonstrate completion of a course of study. They are not licenses, registrations or certifications issued by any government authority.
Completion of any iAST program does not grant the legal right to practice regulated psychotherapy, psychology, psychiatry, medicine or any other licensed healthcare profession in any jurisdiction. Practitioners who complete iAST programs are solely responsible for understanding and complying with the licensing laws applicable in their jurisdiction before offering services to the public.
iAST makes no representation that its certifications satisfy the requirements of any licensing board, regulatory body or professional association. Practitioners should consult their local licensing authority to determine what credentials are required to practice legally in their area.
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Site. You agree to provide accurate, current and complete information when creating and maintaining an account, and to take responsibility for all activity that occurs under your account. We may suspend or close your account if we believe you have breached these Terms or provided false information.
We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal or professional use in line with these Terms. You agree not to use the Site in any way that violates applicable law, infringes intellectual property or privacy rights, or attempts to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its infrastructure.
You must not use automated tools to access, copy or monitor the Site; attempt to bypass security mechanisms; share or sell your login credentials; or attempt to hack or disrupt the Site. We work with any such activity as a serious breach and may immediately suspend access, block associated accounts or devices and take legal action where appropriate.
All training materials, text, graphics, logos, images, audio and video on the Site are owned by iAST or our licensors and protected by copyright and trademark law. “Institute for Applied Strategic Therapy,” “iAST,” “Applied Strategic Therapy,” “Pain Resolution Therapy” and related names and marks may not be used without our prior written consent.
When you enroll in a course or program, we grant you a limited, personal, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access course materials for the access period stated at enrollment. Access is provided by streaming or viewing through our platform only. Enrollment does not transfer ownership of any course materials to you.
At the end of your course access period, your right to access course materials automatically ends. We may, at our discretion, offer extensions or upgrades subject to additional fees and then-current terms.
By submitting questions, feedback, testimonials or other content through the Site, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify and distribute it for the purposes of operating and promoting iAST. Do not submit sensitive personal health information or material that could identify clients.
Directory listings are based on information practitioners provide and update. We do not independently verify licensure, credentials or current practice status. A directory listing does not mean we supervise, endorse or guarantee the work of any practitioner. We may edit, suspend or remove directory entries at our discretion.
When you purchase any product or service, you agree to pay the applicable fees shown at the time of purchase. All fees are payable in the currency stated at checkout.
The AST and PRT certification programs combine structured online training with active, personalized guidance from qualified trainers. Because we assign trainers and allocate support resources from the moment of enrollment, all fees for practitioner courses are strictly non-refundable. This applies to all payment arrangements, including installment plans. If you choose a payment plan, you remain responsible for completing all installments regardless of your use of the course.
We may, at our discretion, offer to defer participation to a later cohort, provide a limited access extension or apply a credit to a different offering. Any such option must be confirmed by us in writing.
For live events or separate digital products, cancellation and refund terms are set out on the relevant registration page. Unless stated otherwise: cancellations more than 14 days before a live event may be eligible for a refund less an administrative fee; cancellations within 14 days may receive a partial refund or credit at our discretion; non-attendance without prior notice is not eligible for a refund.
This website contains links to external sites, including Rapport7 (rapport7.com) and Pain Resolution Therapy (painresolutiontherapy.com). These links are provided for convenience. iAST is not responsible for the content, privacy practices or availability of external websites.
External links do not imply endorsement of all content on the linked site. Users follow external links at their own discretion.
The Site and all content, trainings and services are offered “as is” and “as available.” We make no guarantees of accuracy, completeness, uninterrupted availability, or that participation in any iAST training will produce specific clinical, business or personal outcomes. Completion of the AST or PRT certification does not grant licensure and does not automatically qualify you to practice with any specific population. You remain responsible for knowing and complying with all laws, regulations and professional standards that apply to your work.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, iAST is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site. Our total liability for any claim will not exceed the greater of the amount you paid for the specific product or service giving rise to the claim, or one hundred US dollars (USD $100).
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Institute for Applied Strategic Therapy, its owners, directors, employees, contractors and affiliates from any claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses arising out of your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms or any content you submit through the Site.
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Israel. If you have a concern, please contact us first and give us an opportunity to resolve it informally. If a dispute cannot be resolved informally, it will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Israel. Nothing in this section prevents either party from seeking urgent injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction.
If you believe material on the Site infringes your copyright, please contact us with a written notice identifying the copyrighted work, the infringing material and its location on the Site, your contact details, a good-faith statement that the use is not authorized, confirmation that the information is accurate and your electronic or physical signature.
These Terms apply from the first time you access the Site. We may update them periodically. Your continued use after changes take effect means you accept the updated Terms. Some obligations, including payment of fees, intellectual property provisions and liability limitations, continue after termination.
For questions about these Terms, contact office@appliedstrategictherapy.com .