5. Payment Terms

• Payment link will be issued only after final approval of certification.

• Payment must be completed within 10 working days to confirm listing.

• All payments are made online through secure international gateways (Stripe/PayPal/Wire).

• Receipts are automatically generated and emailed to the registered address.

6. Financial Transparency & Use of Funds

All collected fees are applied solely for:

• Certification administration and evaluation costs;

• Maintenance and verification of the Global Registry;

• Technology, compliance, and communication infrastructure;

• Global outreach and development of sectoral panels.

No portion of funds is distributed as profit or private income, in accordance with the Organization’s not-for-profit status.

7. Fee Review and Adjustments

a. Fees may be revised annually based on administrative costs and exchange rate fluctuations.
b. Updated fee schedules are published on www.theneutrals.org and take effect immediately upon publication.

c. Fee adjustments do not apply retroactively to previously approved certifications.

8. Non-Payment and Reinstatement

a. Failure to complete payment within prescribed timelines results in automatic lapse of certification or renewal.
b. Reinstatement requires full payment of overdue fees and an administrative reactivation fee of USD 50.

9. Waivers and Concessions

The Executive Board may approve partial or full fee waivers for:

• Participants from least-developed or lower-income countries;

• Contributors to major research or public-benefit initiatives;

• Institutional collaborations under special MOU arrangements.

All waivers are recorded and publicly reportable for transparency.