Certificate holders are required to comply with all existing and future rules, regulations, and administrative ethical standards for certification established by INFORMS. Certificate holders are responsible for demonstrating compliance. Failure to do so may lead to disciplinary action, including but not limited to the denial of eligibility, nonrenewal of a certification, revocation of certification, probation or suspension, issuance of a letter of censure, or issuance of a written reprimand. Individuals may report alleged violations of INFORMS rules or regulations in writing to INFORMS. Written documentation should include the identity of the individual involved in the alleged misconduct and the nature of the misconduct described in as much detail as possible, and t he signature of the individual filing the complaint. INFORMS has the authority to initiate a disciplinary action without receiving a complaint or notification of inappropriate conduct. INFORMS reserves the right to pursue any and all civil and legal remedies available under the law. Grounds for disciplinary action include: 1. Conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude. 2. Conviction of any other criminal offense that reasonably calls into question the certificate holder’s ability to provide professional analytics services. 3. Engaging in, authorizing, or aiding or abetting fraud, deceit, misrepresentation of materials/facts, provision of false or forged evidence, or bribery in connection with any application for a certificate or registration. 4. False statements made in any initial or renewal application materials. 5. Obtaining or attempting to obtain certification or renewal by any fraudulent means. 6. Failure to meet renewal requirements. 7. Use of expired credentials or false or unauthorized use of any INFORMS credentials. 8. Unauthorized possession or distribution of an INFORMS exam or exam materials. 9. Unauthorized use of any registered trademark of INFORMS. Individuals who wish to report a possible certification violation may send a written letter of complaint to: INFORMS Attn: Certification Manager 5521 Research Park Drive, Suite 200, Catonsville, MD 21228 email: info@certifiedanalytics.org