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Terms of Use

Please read these terms carefully before using our website and services.

Last Updated: January 2026

Welcome to the website of Variance Reduction International, Inc. ("VRI," "we," "us," or "our"). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and your continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Use of Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms of Use. You agree not to:

  • Use the website in any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website or any systems or networks connected to the website
  • Use any automated system, including robots, spiders, or scrapers, to access the website
  • Introduce any viruses, malware, or other harmful material
  • Impersonate or attempt to impersonate VRI, a VRI employee, or any other person or entity

Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of Variance Reduction International, Inc. or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works of, publicly display, publicly perform, republish, download, store, or transmit any of the material on our website without our prior written consent, except for:

  • Your personal, non-commercial use
  • Temporary storage in your computer's RAM incidental to accessing and viewing the content
  • Storing files automatically cached by your web browser

Training and Certification Services

VRI offers Lean Six Sigma training and certification programs. By enrolling in any VRI training program, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate and complete registration information
  • Comply with all program requirements and policies
  • Not share, distribute, or reproduce training materials without written permission
  • Complete all required coursework and assessments to receive certification

VRI reserves the right to revoke certifications obtained through fraudulent means or misrepresentation.

Certification Verification

VRI maintains records of certifications issued through our programs. Certification verification may be provided to third parties upon request from the certificate holder or with the certificate holder's consent. VRI makes no guarantees regarding employment or career advancement as a result of certification.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

VRI DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

VRI does not warrant that:

  • The website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free
  • The results obtained from use of the website will be accurate or reliable
  • Any errors in the website will be corrected

Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL VRI, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

  • Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) the website
  • Any conduct or content of any third party on the website
  • Any content obtained from the website
  • Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your transmissions or content

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless VRI and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising from your use of the website or your violation of these Terms of Use.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by VRI. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms of Use shall be brought exclusively in the federal or state courts located in Montgomery County, Texas.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall be enforced to the fullest extent under law.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and VRI regarding your use of the website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us:

Variance Reduction International, Inc.
9595 Six Pines Drive, Suite 8210
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 909.702.8546