SCSA policy regarding “wrongful use”
Definition
Individuals who are not CSAs in good standing are not authorized to present themselves as CSAs. They cannot use the CSA designation, logo, or marks in any media, or for any purpose. Any person who is not a CSA in good standing but who uses the CSA designation, or otherwise presents him/herself as an active CSA, is guilty of wrongful use.
For former CSAs, SCSA takes into account a number of factors when examining instances of wrongful use and determining an appropriate response:
- The date the individual’s designation expired, or was suspended or revoked
- The media on which the wrongful use appears (e.g. website, advertisement, business card)
- The possibility that the CSA never received a renewal or revocation notice
For individuals who have never earned the CSA designation, of course, there are no mitigating circumstances that justify wrongful use.
SCSA’s Response to Wrongful Use
SCSA or attorneys working on its behalf notify persons in writing that the wrongful use must immediately “cease and desist.” These persons are requested to respond promptly in writing to this notification; depending on the instance of wrongful use, an individual may be informed that he/she cannot apply for recertification of the CSA designation for three years from the notification date.
List of Names
Click here to see a list of individuals who have ignored or who have otherwise refused to comply with wrongful use “cease and desist” demands.