Administrative Services & Institutional Policies

IATELS is dedicated to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, organizational governance, and transparent administration across all our international conferences, publications, and collaborative projects.

Institutional Governance & STARTINFORUM Sponsorship

All operational, legal, financial, and administrative verification workflows for IATELS are sponsored, managed, and executed by STARTINFORUM (International Business & Project Management Company).

This operational framework provides our global academic network with robust digital infrastructure, compliance oversight, secure document verification, and professional administrative execution.

Standard Digital Certification

All registered speakers, authors, and attendees of IATELS events receive an official digital Certificate of Presentation or Attendance upon completion of the event at no extra charge.

This certificate, alongside the official published conference program, serves as valid institutional proof of participation.

 

Custom Verification Services, Hard Copies & Administrative Fee Schedule

For participants requiring specialized documentation beyond standard certification—such as personalized verification letters for visa applications (e.g., UK Global Talent Visa), academic promotion files, or physical bound publications—services are processed by the STARTINFORUM Administration under the following official fee schedule:

 

Category Service Description & Scope Delivery Format Fee & Expenses
Verification & Custom Letters

Individual Institutional Verification Letter


Custom signed letter on official letterhead confirming presentation details, dates, session topics, and the multi-partner framework of the event (for visa or tenure requirements).

Digital Signed PDF €120 per document
 

Official Institutional Endorsement / Recommendation


Comprehensive, personalized evaluation letter. Strict Prerequisite: Requires a documented, ongoing collaborative history with IATELS/STARTINFORUM.

Digital Signed Document

€250


(Subject to Board Approval)

 

Archival Record Search & Official Attestation


Retrieval and formal verification of historical participation, presentation, or publication records older than 3 years.

Digital Formal Attestation €80 per record search
 

Institutional Co-Sponsorship / Workshop Certificate


Formal attestation issued to academic departments or institutions confirming their status as co-organizers or section hosts for an IATELS event.

Digital Signed Document €150 per institutional document
Physical Hard Copies & Publications

Book of Abstracts / Conference Proceedings (Hard Copy)


Print-on-demand official bound book of Abstracts or Conference Proceedings.

Physical Bound Book €80 per copy + Postal/Courier Expenses
 

Hard Copy Certificate / Verification Letter Delivery


Printed original documents featuring wet signatures and official stamps.

Physical Document €60 (Admin Fee) + Postal/Courier Expenses
 

Group Hard Copy Certificate Bundle


Package delivery of hard-copy certificates and publications for co-author groups or institutional delegations (up to 5 individuals) dispatched in a single shipment.

Physical Package €180 + Postal/Courier Expenses
Administrative Adjustments & Priority Handling

Standard Certificate Re-issuance


Updating or re-issuing lost standard digital certificates from past events.

Digital PDF €40 per document
 

DOI Registration & Publication Metadata Correction


Post-publication updates to author affiliations, adding co-authors, or assigning dedicated individual DOIs after volume publication.

Digital Update €40 per edit / DOI
 

Expedited Processing Surcharge


Priority administrative processing and dispatch within 48 business hours.

Express Digital / Priority Dispatch €50 surcharge

Dispatch Terms & Shipping Policy

To maintain strict compliance and cover administrative overhead, all physical shipments are governed by the following terms:

  1. Full Pre-Payment Requirement: All administrative processing fees, printing costs, and calculated international postal or courier fees (e.g., DHL, FedEx, or standard international post) must be paid in full prior to printing and dispatch.

  2. Customs & Receiver Responsibility: Requesting entities or individuals are responsible for providing exact postal addresses. Any local import taxes, customs duties, or handling fees in the destination country are the sole responsibility of the recipient.

  3. Tracking & Dispatch: Official tracking information is provided upon dispatch. IATELS and STARTINFORUM are not liable for transit delays caused by destination postal services or customs clearance procedures.

Institutional Policy & Limitations

  • No Unearned Endorsements: IATELS does not issue subjective letters vouching for personal character or professional competence based solely on a single conference presentation.

  • No External Draft Signatures: All official correspondence, verification notes, and certificates are generated internally using standardized IATELS/STARTINFORUM formats. We do not sign third-party pre-drafted documents.

  • Non-Financial Liability: Institutional verification documents do not constitute financial sponsorship, legal guarantees, or operational liabilities for external projects.

How to Request Special Administrative Services

To request a custom letter, hard copy, or archival search:

  1. Submit your inquiry to the STARTINFORUM Administration or via the IATELS official contact portal or email start.inforum@gmail.com.

  2. Specify the required service category and attach your original certificate or conference details.

  3. Upon review and eligibility confirmation, an official invoice will be generated. Processing begins immediately upon payment confirmation.

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