University Policies
Public Policies, Rights & Responsibilities
These public summaries explain HBIU’s expectations for privacy, conduct, nondiscrimination, harassment prevention, accessibility, academic integrity, and responsible use of university services. Detailed academic and administrative policies may also apply through official catalogs, handbooks, enrollment documents, and Student 360.
Heart Bible International University & Seminary · HBIU Global
Official Public Disclaimer & Legal Notice
Protection of Institutional Identity, Intellectual Property, Academic Authority, and University Credentials
Issued by the Office of the Chancellor and Board of Directors · October 15, 2026
Heart Bible International University and Seminary (HBIU Global) hereby issues this formal public notice to all students, faculty, administrators, affiliated colleges, international representatives, educational partners, and members of the general public.
HBIU strictly prohibits the unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or misrepresentation of its institutional identity, intellectual property, academic authority, and official documentation.
1. University Name, Logo, and Branding
No individual, employee, faculty member, Dean, Department Chair, college, ministry, organization, or affiliated entity is authorized to establish, operate, or advertise an independent website, educational platform, student portal, or institution using the HBIU name, logo, seal, branding, or institutional identity without prior written authorization through the University's governing leadership.
This includes misleading social media accounts, promotional advertisements, certificates, recruitment platforms, payment channels, and other materials implying official HBIU authorization or affiliation.
2. Intellectual Property and Copyright Protection
All textbooks, course manuals, teaching materials, research publications, examination materials, instructional videos, digital resources, and other copyrighted works owned by HBIU or its respective authors and rights holders are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.
Unauthorized copying, modification, publication, resale, redistribution, uploading, or sharing of protected materials, including through WhatsApp, Telegram, websites, and other digital platforms, is prohibited except where permitted by applicable law or authorized by the relevant rights holder.
3. Unauthorized Websites and Student Registration
No HBIU college, department, employee, or representative may independently establish student registration platforms, issue alternative university student identification numbers, maintain unauthorized academic records, or collect payments while representing such activities as officially approved by HBIU.
The University's official main website is:
Students and the public are advised to verify institutional communications, registration instructions, and academic services directly through authorized University channels.
4. Professorships, Appointments, and Academic Credentials
No individual, Dean, Department Chair, institutional representative, or affiliated college is permitted to independently confer professorships, academic ranks, honorary awards, degrees, diplomas, certificates, or official university appointments without the required institutional authorization.
This restriction applies to all countries in which HBIU operates or is represented and the United States.
Academic credentials and appointment documents issued without the required University approvals and the Chancellor's personally applied or authenticated signature are not approved by the Office of the Chancellor and are subject to formal verification.
The unauthorized use or reproduction of the Chancellor's signature, the University's official seal, or institutional credentials is strictly prohibited.
5. Institutional Authorization
All activities involving the University's institutional identity, separate campus operations, issuance of credentials, student registration systems, and use of protected academic materials must have the required written consent and authorization of the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, and HBIU Board of Directors, consistent with the University's governing procedures.
Holding an academic or administrative position within HBIU does not independently grant an individual authority to use the University's identity or establish a separate institution.
6. Legal Action and Enforcement
Notice of Legal Consequences
Any person, group, institution, or organization found to be engaging in unauthorized activities involving HBIU's name, logo, branding, copyrighted materials, institutional identity, student records, or academic credentials may be subject to immediate administrative action and legal proceedings.
HBIU reserves the right to seek injunctions, damages, recovery of institutional property and records, and all other remedies available under applicable law.
Where evidence indicates suspected criminal wrongdoing, matters may be referred to the appropriate law enforcement and prosecutorial authorities for investigation and possible prosecution to the fullest extent permitted by law.
These measures may be pursued in the United States or other applicable jurisdictions.
7. Public and Student Advisory
All students, employees, and members of the public are strongly advised to verify any website, student portal, academic award, professorship appointment, payment instruction, or educational program claiming affiliation with HBIU.
Suspected unauthorized activity should be reported immediately to:
Office of the ChancellorHeart Bible International University and Seminary
Official Website: www.hbiuglobal.org
Email: info@hbiu.org
Nondiscrimination
HBIU is committed to treating applicants and students with dignity and fairness. The university does not deny access to its educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions practices, scholarship programs, and other university-administered activities.
Sexual Harassment & Harassment Prevention
HBIU does not condone sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, unwanted sexual conduct, bullying, intimidation, stalking, retaliation, or other forms of harassment that interfere with a person’s ability to participate in the university community.
Students and staff are encouraged to report concerns promptly through appropriate HBIU channels. Reports should be handled with respect for privacy, fairness, and applicable law and university procedure.
Privacy
HBIU collects and uses personal information for legitimate university purposes such as admissions, identity verification, enrollment, academic records, student support, payments, communications, security, and regulatory or administrative requirements. Access to student information should be limited to authorized personnel and legitimate educational or operational purposes.
Students are responsible for protecting their login credentials and for using official HBIU systems when providing sensitive information.
Terms of Service
Use of HBIU websites, portals, Student 360, Lecturer 360, digital libraries, AI tools, messaging, and other university systems is subject to lawful and responsible use. Users may not attempt to gain unauthorized access, disrupt services, misuse another person’s account, upload malicious content, or use university systems for unlawful activity.
Academic Integrity
Students must submit honest academic work, properly acknowledge sources, follow course citation requirements, and avoid plagiarism, fabrication, unauthorized collaboration, impersonation, or other forms of academic misconduct. AI-assisted tools must be used consistently with course instructions and HBIU academic standards.
Accessibility & Support
HBIU seeks to provide reasonable access to its learning environment and student services. Students who experience accessibility barriers or need support should contact Student Services or the appropriate university office so the concern can be reviewed.
Student Records & Corrections
Students should review their name, program, college, registration number, semester, and academic records for accuracy. Errors should be reported promptly. HBIU may correct administrative mistakes while preserving historical academic and audit records.
External Recognition & Professional Requirements
Licensing, professional certification, immigration use, employment recognition, credit transfer, and admission to another institution are controlled by the receiving authority. Students are responsible for verifying external requirements relevant to their intended profession, location, or future institution.