Dues Information

Fees and Policies

For information on IPOS membership dues, please see the Membership Classifications page. IPOS Membership is based on a calendar year — membership is only valid from the time of application through 31 December of the same year. Renewal invoices are distributed at the end of each calendar year for the next year’s dues. Membership fees are NOT pro-rated. Membership is with the individual and is not transferable.

IPOS also accepts donations. This financial support enables the Society to expand on its programs, create new services and continue its important work to advance psychosocial oncology, and improve the quality of care that cancer patients receive. You can make a donation on your application/renewal form or at a later time online.

Membership Dues Refund Policy

If any applicant for membership to the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) requests a refund for his/her membership fees, such a request must be made in writing to IPOS Headquarters via surface mail, fax or email to:

International Psycho-Oncology Society
189 Queen Street East, Suite 1
Toronto ON M5A 1S2 Canada
Telephone: +1.416-979-2046
Email: [email protected]

Refund requests will be filled as follows:

• If a person requests to terminate his/her membership prior to his/her payment being processed by IPOS, then IPOS will simply not process the payment for that application. The applicant will forfeit no money.
  
  
• If a person requests a refund after payment has been processed but before membership materials have been programmed, that person will receive a refund of 90% of his/her fees. IPOS will retain 10% of the membership fees to offset processing costs to that point.
  
  
• If a person requests a refund after membership materials have been programmed, that person will receive a refund of 75% of his/her fees. IPOS will retain 25% of the membership fees to offset processing and postal costs to that point.
  
  
• No refunds will be given if a request is made more than 30 days after notification has been made that the membership application has been approved.
  
  
• If a company pays membership fees on behalf of an individual, the company will under no circumstances receive a refund unless the individual requests that his or her membership be terminated and a refund issued. Such a request must meet all requirements listed above.