The Qelvea Refined Finish Index™
Purpose of Conformity Assessment
The Conformity Assessment Process exists to determine whether a practitioner, studio, or service outcome conforms to the published requirements of the Qelvea Refined Finish Index™ (RFI).
The process is designed to be:
- consistent
- transparent
- proportionate
- repeatable
Conformity assessment under the RFI evaluates alignment with the standard, not personal style, aesthetics, or commercial success.
Overview of the Process
Conformity assessment under the Qelvea Refined Finish Index™ follows a structured, multi-stage process:
- Application
- Evidence Submission
- Assessment & Review
- Conformity Decision
- Recognition & Listing
- Ongoing Review & Renewal
Each stage is governed by published criteria and controlled use conditions.
1. Application
Applicants seeking conformity recognition must submit a formal application through Qelvea Standards.
Applications may be accepted from:
- individual practitioners
- studios or service providers
- educators or training entities (where applicable)
Submission of an application does not guarantee approval.
2. Evidence Submission
Applicants are required to submit evidence sufficient to demonstrate conformity with the RFI principles and evaluation criteria.
Evidence may include:
- documented treatment outcomes
- structured self-assessment against RFI criteria
- written explanations of professional approach
- anonymised case examples
All evidence must be accurate, current, and submitted in good faith.
3. Assessment & Review
Submitted evidence is reviewed against the published RFI framework, including:
- Structural Harmony
- Symmetry & Balance
- Softness & Flexibility
- Wearability
- Longevity Readiness
Assessment focuses on:
- consistency of application
- alignment with the standard
- clarity of professional reasoning
Assessment does not evaluate commercial performance or subjective aesthetic preference.
4. Conformity Decision
Following assessment, one of the following outcomes may be issued:
- Conformity Granted
- Conditional Conformity (subject to clarification or adjustment)
- Conformity Deferred (further evidence required)
- Conformity Not Granted
Decisions are based solely on alignment with the published standard.
5. Recognition & Listing
Where conformity is granted:
- the applicant may be recognised as Conformant with the Qelvea Refined Finish Index™
- licensed use of approved marks may be permitted
- the applicant may be listed on the Public Register, where applicable
Recognition is time-limited and subject to ongoing compliance.
6. Ongoing Review & Renewal
Conformity recognition is not permanent.
Licensed users may be subject to:
- periodic review
- renewal requirements
- random or risk-based reassessment
This ensures continued alignment with the standard and protects the integrity of the Index.
7. Misuse, Suspension & Withdrawal
Qelvea Standards reserves the right to suspend or withdraw conformity recognition where:
- the standard is misused or misrepresented
- licensed marks are applied incorrectly
- conduct brings the standard into disrepute
- material changes affect conformity
Upon withdrawal, all references to conformity and licensed marks must cease immediately.
8. Independence & Impartiality
Conformity assessment decisions are made independently of:
- commercial service delivery
- booking or treatment activity
- promotional considerations
Clear separation is maintained between Qelvea Standards and any service-providing entities.
9. Limitations of Conformity Assessment
Conformity recognition:
- does not constitute statutory regulation
- does not replace insurance or legal compliance
- does not guarantee individual treatment outcomes
It reflects conformity with the Qelvea Refined Finish Index™ standard only.
10. Transparency & Documentation
Qelvea Standards is committed to transparency in:
- assessment criteria
- decision-making principles
- conditions of licensed use
Documentation is provided to support understanding and appropriate application of the process.
The Role of Conformity Assessment
The Conformity Assessment Process exists to support:
- professional accountability
- consistency of refined outcomes
- protection of the standard’s integrity
It is a mechanism for alignment — not enforcement.
The Qelvea Refined Finish Index™
Assessing refinement with clarity, consistency, and care.