CHEF TRAINING U.S.

TERMS OF SERVICE

Last Updated: October 21, 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Chef Training U.S.

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website, online forms, application procedures, and related services provided by [Legal Business Name], doing business as Chef Training U.S. (“Chef Training U.S.,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

Chef Training U.S. provides information, candidate screening, application assistance, and coordination services for individuals interested in professional training opportunities in the United States under the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.

By accessing our website, submitting an inquiry or application, or using our services, you agree to these Terms to the extent permitted by applicable law.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please refrain from using our services.

2. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF SERVICES

Chef Training U.S. assists international candidates interested in participating in J-1 Intern and Trainee programs in the United States, particularly in the culinary, hospitality, and Food & Beverage industries.

Depending on the stage of your inquiry or application, our services may include:

Providing general information about J-1 Intern and Trainee programs.
Conducting preliminary eligibility assessments.
Reviewing educational qualifications and professional experience.
Evaluating English language proficiency.
Reviewing CVs and supporting documentation.
Identifying potential professional training opportunities.
Coordinating communication and interviews with eligible U.S. host organizations.
Assisting candidates with application procedures and documentation.
Coordinating with U.S. Department of State-designated J-1 program sponsors.
Providing pre-departure information and administrative guidance.
Providing additional program coordination services, where applicable.

The availability and scope of services may vary depending on the candidate's qualifications, program requirements, available opportunities, and applicable agreements.

Chef Training U.S. is an independent service provider and is not a U.S. government agency, U.S. embassy, or J-1 program sponsor designated by the U.S. Department of State.

3. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Participation in J-1 Intern and Trainee programs is subject to applicable U.S. government regulations and the eligibility requirements established by the designated program sponsor.

Depending on the program category, eligibility criteria may include:

Educational qualifications or current enrollment in a qualifying academic institution.
Relevant professional experience.
Sufficient English language proficiency.
Eligibility for the applicable J-1 program category.
Compliance with sponsor requirements and applicable U.S. immigration regulations.
Submission of accurate and verifiable supporting documentation.

Chef Training U.S. may conduct an initial assessment of your qualifications to determine whether you appear to meet the relevant program requirements.

However, a favorable preliminary assessment does not guarantee final eligibility, sponsorship, selection by a host organization, or visa approval.

Final eligibility and sponsorship determinations are made by the designated J-1 program sponsor.

4. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION

By submitting an inquiry or application, you agree to:

Provide accurate, complete, and current personal, educational, and professional information.
Submit authentic and verifiable supporting documentation.
Disclose relevant information requested during the eligibility assessment or application process.
Notify Chef Training U.S. of material changes to your circumstances or application information.
Avoid submitting false, misleading, altered, or fraudulent information.

You are responsible for reviewing your application and supporting documents before submission.

Chef Training U.S. reserves the right to suspend or discontinue the processing of an application if material information is found to be inaccurate, misleading, incomplete, or fraudulent, subject to applicable law and any governing service agreement.

5. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Submitting an Initial Screening Form or Full Application Form does not constitute automatic acceptance into a J-1 program.

Depending on the candidate's circumstances, the application process may involve:

Initial eligibility assessment.
Review of educational and professional qualifications.
English language evaluation.
Submission and verification of supporting documents.
Evaluation of potential professional training opportunities.
Interviews with prospective host organizations, where applicable.
Acceptance of a training opportunity, where applicable.
Formal application and review by a designated J-1 program sponsor.
Preparation of required program documentation.
Application for a J-1 visa through the appropriate U.S. consular process.

The sequence and requirements may vary depending on the program sponsor, host organization, and individual application.

Chef Training U.S. does not guarantee that any candidate will receive an interview, training offer, sponsorship approval, or J-1 visa.

6. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND HOST ORGANIZATIONS

Chef Training U.S. may assist candidates in identifying professional training opportunities with participating U.S. restaurants, hotels, hospitality groups, and other eligible host organizations.

Training opportunities are subject to availability and the selection criteria established by each host organization.

Information regarding training locations, compensation, program duration, schedules, and other conditions is based on information provided by the relevant host organization and may be subject to change.

Host organizations independently determine whether to interview or select a candidate.

Where a candidate is selected, the final training conditions must be reviewed and approved by the designated J-1 program sponsor in accordance with applicable program requirements.

J-1 Intern and Trainee programs are structured cultural exchange and professional training programs and should not be understood as ordinary employment or guaranteed job placement.

7. ROLE OF DESIGNATED J-1 PROGRAM SPONSORS

J-1 Exchange Visitor Programs are administered by organizations designated by the U.S. Department of State.

Chef Training U.S. may coordinate with designated sponsors to facilitate candidate applications and program administration.

However, the designated sponsor is responsible for its regulatory obligations, including determining program eligibility, reviewing and approving training arrangements, issuing Form DS-2019 when appropriate, and performing required program monitoring.

Chef Training U.S. does not independently issue Form DS-2019 or grant J-1 visa status.

The U.S. Department of State and relevant U.S. government authorities retain responsibility for visa adjudication and admission decisions.

Candidates may be required to accept additional terms, policies, and agreements established by the designated program sponsor.

8. FEES AND PAYMENT CONDITIONS

Certain services offered by Chef Training U.S. may involve program fees, administrative charges, or other applicable costs.

Any fees, payment schedules, cancellation conditions, and refund provisions applicable to a candidate's participation will be communicated through the relevant program documentation, invoice, or separate written service agreement.

Submitting an Initial Screening Form or Full Application Form does not, by itself, create an obligation to pay program fees unless expressly stated and agreed to in separate applicable terms.

Candidates are responsible for reviewing all applicable financial conditions before proceeding with a paid service.

Additional expenses may apply, including government visa application fees, travel expenses, accommodation, and other personal costs.

Unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing, such expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

Where a separate signed service agreement governs payments, cancellations, refunds, or other program-specific conditions, that agreement will control those matters in the event of a conflict with these general Terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.

9. COMMUNICATIONS

By submitting your contact information, you understand that Chef Training U.S. may contact you regarding:

Your inquiry or application.
Eligibility requirements.
Missing documentation or additional information.
Interviews and assessments.
Available training opportunities relevant to your application.
Program procedures, deadlines, and administrative updates.
Other matters reasonably necessary to provide requested services.

Communications may take place through email, telephone, or other communication channels you have provided or authorized, subject to applicable law.

Marketing and promotional communications will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy and electronic marketing laws.

Where required, separate consent will be requested for promotional communications.

10. ASSESSMENTS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Candidates may be asked to complete interviews, English language assessments, professional evaluations, or other screening procedures.

Candidates may also be required to provide supporting documentation, including CVs, educational certificates, employment verification, professional references, and other relevant records.

You agree to follow reasonable application instructions and provide authentic and accurate information.

Chef Training U.S. may request clarification or additional documentation when necessary to evaluate an application.

Completing an assessment or submitting supporting documents does not guarantee acceptance into a program, selection by a host organization, sponsorship, or visa approval.

11. PRIVACY AND PERSONAL INFORMATION

Chef Training U.S. respects your privacy and processes personal information in accordance with its applicable Privacy Policies and relevant data protection laws.

Information collected through our forms may be used to evaluate applications, communicate with candidates, identify suitable opportunities, and coordinate with designated J-1 sponsors and prospective U.S. host organizations.

For further information about how we collect, use, store, and share personal information, please review our applicable Privacy Policies:

Where consent is required by applicable law, we will request it separately as appropriate.

12. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND EXTERNAL PLATFORMS

Our website and application procedures may involve third-party services, including:

Online form and candidate management platforms such as GoHighLevel.
Scheduling and communication services.
Electronic document and signature platforms.
Assessment and interview tools.
Designated J-1 sponsor portals.
External websites operated by host organizations or other service providers.

These services may be subject to their own terms and privacy policies.

Chef Training U.S. is not responsible for the independent acts or omissions of third-party providers to the extent permitted by applicable law.

13. ACCEPTABLE USE

By using our website, forms, or related services, you agree not to:

Submit fraudulent, false, or intentionally misleading information.
Use our services for unlawful purposes.
Attempt unauthorized access to our systems or candidate records.
Interfere with the operation or security of our website or application platforms.
Impersonate another individual or submit an application without proper authorization.
Infringe the intellectual property, privacy, or other legal rights of third parties.

Chef Training U.S. may restrict access to its services where reasonably necessary to prevent misuse, protect system security, or comply with applicable law.

14. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise indicated, the Chef Training U.S. name, logos, branding, website content, original materials, and other intellectual property made available through our services are owned by or licensed to Chef Training U.S.

You may use materials provided to you for legitimate personal application purposes.

You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit our proprietary materials without prior written authorization, except as permitted by applicable law.

15. NO GUARANTEE OF ACCEPTANCE OR VISA APPROVAL

Chef Training U.S. makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate information and professional application assistance.

However, we do not guarantee:

Acceptance into a J-1 Intern or Trainee program.
Selection or placement with a particular host organization.
Availability of specific training opportunities.
Approval or issuance of Form DS-2019.
Approval or issuance of a J-1 visa.
Admission into the United States.
Any particular compensation, program outcome, or future employment opportunity.

Decisions made by designated sponsors, host organizations, consular officers, immigration authorities, and other independent parties remain outside the direct control of Chef Training U.S.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability or legal rights that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited.

16. CHANGES TO SERVICES AND TERMS

Chef Training U.S. may update, modify, suspend, or discontinue certain website features, forms, or services where reasonably necessary and permitted by applicable law.

We may also revise these Terms to reflect changes in our operations, program procedures, legal requirements, or technology.

Updated Terms will be made available through our website or application platforms, together with the revised effective date.

Material changes affecting existing paid services will be handled in accordance with applicable agreements and legal requirements.

17. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of New York, United States, without regard to its conflict-of-law principles, except where applicable mandatory laws require otherwise.

Any dispute arising from these Terms will be handled by a court or other forum having proper jurisdiction, subject to applicable law.

Nothing in this provision limits mandatory consumer protections or other rights that cannot lawfully be waived.

18. CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:

Chef Training U.S.

Legal Business Name: U.S. Training Alliance (Doing Business As Chef Training U.S.)

Business Address: 20 Pine Street, Suite 919, New York, NY 10005, United States

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cheftrainingus.com