Service Provider Licensing
Overview
AISSA licenses its Human Involvement & Accountability Framework to independent service providers who advise businesses on technology, automation, risk, or governance.
Licensing allows service providers to reference and apply the AISSA framework in client work, while AISSA remains a neutral standards body and public reference point.
AISSA does not provide consulting services, audit businesses, or act as a commercial intermediary.
Who licensing is for?
Service Provider Licensing is intended for independent firms that advise businesses on:
Cybersecurity and information security
Managed IT and technology services
AI and automation implementation
Risk, governance, and compliance
Technology assurance and advisory services
Licensing is not intended for end-user businesses seeking verification or registry inclusion.
What a license allows
A Service Provider License permits the licensed organization to:
Reference the AISSA Human Involvement & Accountability Framework in proposals, reports, and client documentation
Apply the framework when assessing or advising clients on human involvement and escalation practices
Advise clients on alignment with AISSA framework definitions and terminology
Reference AISSA as an independent framework provider
Submit verification records or disclosures where applicable, in accordance with AISSA terms
Licensing enables commercial use of the framework language and structure within the service provider’s own advisory work.
What a license does not allow
A Service Provider License does not permit the licensee to:
Represent themselves as AISSA or act on behalf of AISSA
Modify or re-publish the AISSA framework as their own
Issue certifications, badges, or guarantees on behalf of AISSA
Represent framework alignment as regulatory approval or compliance
Misstate the scope or outcome of any assessment
All assessments remain the responsibility of the licensed service provider.
Verification and responsiblity
AISSA does not audit client businesses and does not verify service provider assessments.
Licensed service providers remain fully responsible for:
The accuracy and scope of their assessments
The representations made to their clients
Any verification records or disclosures they submit
AISSA may publish verification records for public reference where applicable and may revoke licensing where misuse or misrepresentation occurs.
Independence
AISSA operates independently of licensed service providers and verified businesses.
AISSA does not maintain commercial relationships with businesses being assessed and does not receive fees based on client outcomes or transaction volume.
Authority is derived from neutral standards definition, licensed independent providers, and public disclosure - not enforcement or consultancy activity.
Licensing terms
AISSA does not audit client businesses and does not verify service provider assessments.
Licensed service providers remain fully responsible for:
Annual licence
Flat annual fee
No per-client fees
No revenue sharing
Subject to AISSA licensing terms and renewal
Licensing grants ongoing permission to reference and apply the framework for the licence period.
Enquiries
Service providers seeking licensing information may contact AISSA to arrange an appointment via email at info@aissa.com.au
Service Provider Licensing
Overview
AISSA licenses its Human Involvement & Accountability Framework to independent service providers who advise businesses on technology, automation, risk, or governance.
Licensing allows service providers to reference and apply the AISSA framework in client work, while AISSA remains a neutral standards body and public reference point.
AISSA does not provide consulting services, audit businesses, or act as a commercial intermediary.
Who licensing is for?
Service Provider Licensing is intended for independent firms that advise businesses on:
-
Cybersecurity and information security
-
Managed IT and technology services
-
AI and automation implementation
-
Risk, governance, and compliance
-
Technology assurance and advisory services
Licensing is not intended for end-user businesses seeking verification or registry inclusion.
What a license allows
A Service Provider Licence permits the licensed organisation to:
-
Reference the AISSA Human Involvement & Accountability Framework in proposals, reports, and client documentation
-
Apply the framework when assessing or advising clients on human involvement and escalation practices
-
Advise clients on alignment with AISSA framework definitions and terminology
-
Reference AISSA as an independent framework provider
-
Submit verification records or disclosures where applicable, in accordance with AISSA terms
Licensing enables commercial use of the framework language and structure within the service provider’s own advisory work.
What a license does not allow
A Service Provider Licence does not permit the licensee to:
-
Represent themselves as AISSA or act on behalf of AISSA
-
Modify or re-publish the AISSA framework as their own
-
Issue certifications, badges, or guarantees on behalf of AISSA
-
Represent framework alignment as regulatory approval or compliance
-
Misstate the scope or outcome of any assessment
All assessments remain the responsibility of the licensed service provider.
Verification and responsiblity
AISSA does not audit client businesses and does not verify service provider assessments.
Licensed service providers remain fully responsible for:
-
The accuracy and scope of their assessments
-
The representations made to their clients
-
Any verification records or disclosures they submit
AISSA may publish verification records for public reference where applicable and may revoke licensing where misuse or misrepresentation occurs.
Independence
AISSA operates independently of licensed service providers and verified businesses.
AISSA does not maintain commercial relationships with businesses being assessed and does not receive fees based on client outcomes or transaction volume.
Authority is derived from neutral standards definition, licensed independent providers, and public disclosure - not enforcement or consultancy activity.
Licensing terms
-
Annual licence
-
Flat annual fee
-
No per-client fees
-
No revenue sharing
-
Subject to AISSA licensing terms and renewal
Licensing grants ongoing permission to reference and apply the framework for the licence period.
Enquiries
Service providers seeking licensing information may contact AISSA to arrange an appointment via email at info@aissa.com.au