Governance Summary
Qelvea Refined Finish Index™
The Qelvea Refined Finish Index™ (RFI) is administered by Qelvea Standards through defined governance arrangements to ensure fairness, consistency, and transparency in all accreditation and licensing decisions.
This summary outlines how governance operates.
Nature of the Standard
The Refined Finish Index™ is:
- a private professional conformity framework
- outcome-led and evidence-based
- non-statutory and non-regulatory
It does not replace licensing, insurance, or legal compliance and does not constitute certification or endorsement.
Independence & Impartiality
Qelvea Standards operates independently from service delivery.
- No beauty treatments or training are provided by Qelvea Standards
- Accreditation decisions are not influenced by commercial service provision
- Assessment, decision-making, and licensing functions are separated
This separation protects impartiality.
Assessment & Decision-Making
Applications and renewals are:
- assessed against published criteria
- reviewed using submitted outcome evidence
- decided through defined governance procedures
Accreditation is not automatic and may be granted, deferred, or refused.
All decisions are made in accordance with published processes to ensure consistency and proportionality.
Accreditation & Licensed Use
Where accreditation is granted:
- recognition is time-limited
- scope is clearly defined
- reference to the RFI is permitted only under licence
Licensed use is governed by published Licensed Use Terms and may be suspended or withdrawn where misuse occurs.
Renewal & Ongoing Review
Accreditation is subject to:
- periodic renewal
- confirmation of continued alignment
- review of licensed use
Failure to renew results in expiry of licensed reference.
Misuse & Enforcement
Misuse includes:
- misrepresentation of status or scope
- unauthorised use of wording or marks
- implication of regulation, endorsement, or guarantee
Governance responses are proportionate and may include:
- correction requests
- suspension or withdrawal
- enforcement action
Appeals & Complaints
Defined procedures exist for:
- procedural appeals
- administrative or governance complaints
Appeals assess whether procedures were followed correctly; they do not reassess stylistic or creative judgement.
Transparency
Transparency is supported through:
- published criteria and application requirements
- clear licensing terms
- public register listings where applicable
Listings indicate recognition only and do not constitute recommendations.
Limitations
Governance under the RFI:
- does not regulate practitioners
- does not guarantee outcomes
- does not replace professional responsibility
It reflects administration of a private professional standard only.
Qelvea Refined Finish Index™
Governed with clarity, restraint, and accountability.