|
Founded in 1994, The Carapace Institute, Inc., dba
FACTS, is a (501)(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation,
Tax ID 02-0495650. All contributions to FACTS are fully
tax-deductible.
FACTS is listed in the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) catalogue of standards-setting
organizations. FACTS is standards-setting is recognized
by the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA).
FACTS develops information and standards that
deal with art from conception to conservation. Committees
are open to all interested individuals. All standards
are based on reliable research. When such research is
not available, standards are based on the consensus
of a knowledgeable and experienced committee. All standards
are voluntary - they have legal implications only when
included in a contract or if adopted by the government.
FACTS does not enforce the use of its standards.
They are developed as guides to the most current research
or consensus opinion, to provide a reliable source of
proven information, to correct misinformation, and as
a basis for education. FACTS maintains an advisory committee
that reviews standards and provides the highest level
of current information.
|
