These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of weldcerttest.com (the "Site") and any welder performance qualification testing services we provide. WeldCertTest is operated by Xenogenesis, LLC, a Georgia limited liability company located in Alpharetta, Georgia. By using the Site or requesting testing services, you agree to these Terms.
What We Do
WeldCertTest provides mail-in welder performance qualification (WPQ) testing services to fabricators, contractors, welding operations, and individual welders nationwide. We accept submitted test coupons, perform AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) visual inspection, coordinate accredited laboratory bend testing, and issue official WPQ documentation in accordance with applicable welding codes including AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, API 1104, AWWA, and related specialty codes.
Customer Responsibilities
By submitting a quote request or shipping a test coupon to us, you agree that:
- You have authority to submit the test on behalf of the welder and the employer
- The welder performed the qualification weld using a qualified Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) — either one we supplied or one provided by you
- You have correctly identified the welder, employer, welding process, position, and base metal on the coupon
- The coupon was welded by the named welder, in the stated position, using the stated process and parameters
- You are responsible for project-specific requirements not communicated to us — including any owner-specific procedure qualifications, special inspection requirements, or non-standard testing protocols
- You will maintain welder continuity records as required by the applicable code (e.g., AWS D1.1 Clause 4.25)
We rely on the information you provide. We do not independently verify welder identity, witness the welding, or audit your facility. The WPQ we issue reflects what we received and what we tested.
Service Scope & Results
What You Receive
Upon successful completion of testing, you receive an official Welder Performance Qualification (WPQ) record signed by our AWS CWI, listing the welder name, process, position(s) qualified, qualified production thickness range, visual inspection results, bend test results, WPS reference, and CWI certification number. Documentation is delivered by email and may also be mailed in physical form on request.
If a Coupon Fails
If a coupon fails visual inspection or bend testing, we document the failure in full — including which specimens failed, the nature of the discontinuity, and the applicable code reference. Failure documentation is provided at no extra charge. Re-testing is available under the conditions specified in the applicable code (e.g., AWS D1.1 Clause 6.25 for performance qualification retests). Re-testing requires a new coupon and is billed separately.
Turnaround Time
Typical turnaround is 5–10 business days from coupon receipt. Estimates published on our Site reflect typical conditions but are not guarantees. Volume, code complexity, lab scheduling, and project-specific requirements can affect actual turnaround. Rush processing may be available at additional cost — contact us if you have a hard deadline.
Payment Terms
Pricing is provided by quote. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment is due upon completion of testing and before WPQ documentation is released. We accept the standard commercial payment methods communicated at the time of quote. Past-due accounts may be subject to collection. Title to WPQ documentation transfers upon receipt of full payment.
Intellectual Property
All content on this Site — including text, graphics, photographs, code references, FAQs, tables, process descriptions, and design elements — is the property of Xenogenesis, LLC and protected under United States copyright law. You may not reproduce, republish, scrape, or use Site content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
Code references on this Site (AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, API 1104, AWWA, etc.) refer to publicly available welding standards. The standards themselves are the intellectual property of their respective issuing organizations. We do not republish code text — we explain how code requirements apply to welder qualification.
Your test coupons remain your property. The WPQ document we issue is your record to retain, file, and produce to project inspectors as needed. We retain a copy as part of our quality records.
Disclaimers
Our services are provided "as is." While we perform inspection and testing with care and in accordance with applicable AWS code requirements, we make no warranties beyond those expressly stated in our quote or written agreement. We do not warrant that our service will meet every project-specific requirement that has not been communicated to us in advance.
The WPQ documentation we issue reflects the condition of the test coupon as received and tested. It does not warrant the welder's future performance, the condition of production welds, or the suitability of any specific production weld for any specific application.
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Xenogenesis, LLC's total liability arising out of or related to your use of this Site or our testing services is limited to the amount you paid for the specific test in question. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages — including project delays, lost profits, cost of rework, or any damages arising from a third party's interpretation or application of WPQ documentation.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages. In those jurisdictions, our liability is limited to the maximum extent permitted by law.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Xenogenesis, LLC, its officers, employees, contractors, and AWS CWI personnel from claims, damages, and expenses arising out of (a) inaccurate or incomplete information you provided about a welder, coupon, or project; (b) your use or misuse of WPQ documentation; (c) production welding performed by a welder we qualified; or (d) your violation of these Terms or applicable law.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites — including the American Welding Society (aws.org), the International Code Council (iccsafe.org), Formspree, Google services, and others. We provide these links for convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of third-party sites.
Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the revised Terms. Material changes will be noted clearly.
Governing Law & Disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Georgia, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising out of these Terms or your use of our services will be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Fulton County, Georgia, and you consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact us:
Email: weldcerttest@weldcerttest.com
Phone: (404) 860-1288
Mail: Xenogenesis, LLC, 1825 Lockeway Drive Suite 206, Alpharetta, GA 30004