Terms and Conditions

By accessing our website or enrolling in any HYF Resources training, mentorship, exams, or certification programs, you confirm that you understand and accept these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, discontinue use of HYF Resources’ services.

HYF Resources is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help individuals Handle Your Future. We do this by offering free career development programs, mentorship, skills training, and access to certification pathways through our affiliated institutions.

We reserve the right to update, modify, or discontinue services at any time.

HYF Resources provides free training, mentorship, exam preparation, and certification opportunities.
There is no cost for students to participate in any certification program.

Important:

• All official certification numbers are issued through our accredited partner institutions, not directly by HYF Resources.
   
• HYF Resources does not sell certifications, nor do we charge mandatory fees for training or testing.
   

We may accept voluntary donations to support our nonprofit programs, but donations do not affect certification eligibility.

HYF Resources works with nationally accredited institutions that validate and recognize our certification pathways.
Certifications received through our partner institutions are accepted nationwide.

Students are responsible for verifying any additional state or employer-specific requirements related to employment or licensing.

To participate in HYF certification programs:

• Recommended minimum age: 16+
   
• Eligible grade level: 11th grade and up
   
• Students must provide accurate personal information
   
• Minors may be required to obtain parental or guardian consent
   

Providing false information may result in removal from the program.

HYF Resources is a nonprofit organization. We may accept optional, voluntary donations to help support training materials, program expansion, and student resources.

Donations are not required and do not influence certification outcomes.

Students agree to:

• Participate fully in training and mentorship
   
• Complete exams honestly
   
• Respect instructors, staff, and fellow students
   
• Uphold HYF policies and guidelines
   

Misconduct, cheating, or disruptive behavior may result in removal from the program.

All course materials, digital content, and website content remain the property of HYF Resources or our partner institutions.
Materials may not be copied, distributed, or sold without written permission.

HYF Resources is not responsible for:

• Employment decisions made by third-party employers or agencies
   
• Lost income or missed career opportunities
   
• Technical issues, delays, or service disruptions
   
• Misuse of HYF materials or information
   

All services are provided “as-is” with no guarantees of employment outcomes.

Our website may include links to external sites we do not control. HYF Resources is not responsible for the content or policies of third-party sites.

Your personal information is used solely for program participation, communication, and certification processing.
HYF Resources does not sell or rent personal data.

For more details, please review our Privacy Policy.

We reserve the right to remove or restrict access to our programs if a student violates these Terms or engages in behavior that disrupts the learning environment.

HYF Resources may revise these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted with a new effective date. Continued use of our services means you accept any updated Terms.