Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes, you can always chat with other members of the Association in the Association's Discord community; your personal invite link is fixed in your dashboard

We cannot promise, but very often members of the Association need new colleagues, and they can look for them among other members directly or by means of chat messages

We are not tied to any specific country and do not own property in any of them, which is why we see no need for legal incorporation. The operation of associations without legal entity status is permitted in all countries where we are present (for example, Federal Law in Russia, Unincorporated Associations in the U.S., and Voluntary Associations in the U.S.)

You're welcome to ask — someone might be willing to help. But please avoid bothering colleagues with questions that can be easily Googled. If you've searched and still haven't found a solution, chances are your question could be genuinely interesting to members of the Association.

Honorary membership is a separate, highest grade for outstanding achievements. You must meet the single standard and present objective, documentary evidence mapped against it; the status is conferred by the Admission Committee of recognized experts through an individualized expert evaluation, and selection is competitive. A candidate may be nominated by any member of the Association, or may self-nominate. Learn more about Honorary Membership