Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) ON NOTICE
INVESTIGATION NOTICE- WATCH DOG ALERT - Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC)
Vascular Access Certification Corporation Watch Dogs
The images shown above are used solely for the purpose of commentary, public notice, and education regarding concerns about the unauthorized use of the federally registered VA-BC® trademark.
This website is operated by VA-BC® Training Center, LLC and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC). The purpose of this page is to provide information to the public, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders regarding concerns related to the ongoing unauthorized use of the VA-BC® trademark and its improper presentation to the public on Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) platform.
ACTIVE ENFORCEMENT
It is the position of VA-BC® Association at VA-BC® Training Center, LLC that the Vascular Access Certification Corporation (VACC) has engaged in fraud with state and federal filings along with the unauthorized use of the VA-BC® mark. Despite receiving formal written notice, including a cease-and-desist demand, we have observed continued use of the mark, including the introduction of a "CM" designation without authorization, which we believe falsely suggests an authorized connection to use VA-BC® with that designation.
To be clear, the Vascular Access Certification Corporation does not own the
VA-BC® trademark, nor has it been granted permission to use it.
In our view, these actions have the potential to cause confusion among healthcare professionals, institutions, and credentialing bodies who rely on the accurate and lawful representation.
VA-BC® Training Center, LLC and our VA-BC® Association remains fully committed to protecting the integrity of trademark law and defending the VA-BC® mark against misuse, along with not having it attached to an organization that has clearly demonstrated repeated, neglectful, long term periods of negligence with state and federal filings among other matters we have uncovered.
We feel this is a sad day for our community of healthcare workers and patients who look to governing non-profit agencies and the boards assigned to them to duly hold their roles as sacred to the body of governance, especially within the field of healthcare.
Following the issuance of a series of formal cease-and-desist letters, we have observed what we believe to be an escalation in the usage and promotion of the VA-BC® mark by the Vascular Access Certification Corporation. Rather than curtailing unauthorized use as requested, Vascular Access Certification Corporation appears to have expanded its public display and application of the mark, further increasing the risk of confusion regarding the mark, its ownership, its authorized use, and its lawful presentation among professionals, institutions, and credentialing bodies.
Additionally public records indicate that the Vascular Access Certification Corporation was administratively revoked in the State of Georgia and has operated without legal registration in more than one state among other non-profit negligence. According to available public filings, Vascular Access Certification Corporation operated without state registration 2015, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 exposing thousands of individuals in healthcare community to hold invalid vascular access certifications and providing the IRS with negligent reporting of status and red flag, unusually high management fees.
Following the issuance of our formal cease-and-desist notice the organization began to work with their webmaster to create what we coined as Webmaster Fraud™ ,
"Webmaster Fraud" refers to the intentional, deceptive, or unauthorized alteration, removal, or manipulation of website content, records, or digital evidence by a webmaster, IT contractor, or organization in order to conceal misconduct, mislead regulators or the public, evade legal liability, or obstruct justice.
This may include:
- Deleting or editing content after receipt of cease-and-desist letters or legal warnings
- Altering website metadata, policies, or leadership information to mislead investigators or authorities
Our position, is one of many with basis in law. Regarding corporate invalidity due to lack of registration, particularly in the United States, and provide relevant case law to support it.
⚖️ Legal Basis: Corporate Invalidity Without Registration
Corporations must register with the state in which they are conducting business in order to legally operate. Failure to do so results in:
- Loss of corporate privileges
- Inability to sue or defend in court
- Personal liability for directors/officers
- Contracts being deemed unenforceable
This applies to both domestic and foreign corporations (a foreign corporation is any company formed in a different state).
📜 Statutory Framework (Generalized for Most U.S. States)
- Domestic Corporations (formed in-state):
- Must file Articles of Incorporation.
- Cannot conduct business until properly registered.
- [Model Business Corporation Act § 2.03]: A corporation’s existence begins upon the filing of the articles of incorporation.
- Must file Articles of Incorporation.
- Foreign Corporations (out-of-state companies):
- Must file for a Certificate of Authority before doing business in another state.
- [Model Business Corporation Act § 15.01]: Foreign corporations must register before transacting business.
- Must file for a Certificate of Authority before doing business in another state.
🧑⚖️ Relevant Case Law
1. North Dakota State Bd. of Med. Exam'rs v. Thompson, 200 N.W. 2d 525 (N.D. 1972)
A foreign corporation doing business without a certificate of authority was denied the right to bring a lawsuit.
2. Fletcher v. Atex, Inc., 68 F.3d 1451 (2d Cir. 1995)
Court allowed veil-piercing where failure to observe corporate formalities and registration requirements suggested that the entity was a sham.
3. Wichita County v. H & W Wrecking Co., 943 S.W.2d 646 (Tex. App. 1997)
Corporation that had forfeited its charter had no legal capacity to contract or sue until reinstated.
4. Goolsby v. DBJY, Inc., 737 So.2d 497 (Miss. 1999)
When a corporation failed to file required annual reports and lost its good standing, its ability to operate legally was suspended.
5. Kentucky State Bd. of Licensure for Prof'l Eng'rs & Land Surveyors v. Cloyd, 310 S.W.3d 299 (Ky. Ct. App. 2010)
Unregistered corporations practicing engineering services were not only invalid but also in violation of public licensing laws.
💥 Legal Consequences of Invalid or Unregistered Corporate Status
- Nullification of contracts: Contracts signed may be declared void or unenforceable.
- No right to sue: The entity may not initiate legal proceedings.
- Personal liability: Officers and directors may be personally liable.
- Loss of tax exemptions: For nonprofits, this is especially dangerous—IRS exemptions can be revoked.
- Back taxes and penalties: States can assess taxes for the unregistered period.
- State enforcement: State Attorney General can shut down operations or pursue civil penalties.
Legal Notice: This page is continually updated as we gather additional legal information and conduct confidential interviews with whistleblowers and other sources. We expressly reserve the right to make corrections, additions, and clarifications without notice as new facts emerge. We are fully committed to safeguarding the privacy and protection of all whistleblowers. The identities of whistleblowers and the information they provide are strictly confidential and will never be disclosed without their explicit written consent, except as required by law. We take all reasonable and legally compliant measures to ensure the safety, anonymity, and protection of those who come forward.
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