With regard to certification, GAM  certifications, charters, and licenses are awarded on a yearly basis contingent upon a members good standing. Good standing implies that a member and certified individual is paid up in full as to his or her balance, abiding by the ethics agreement, has completed the continuing education, and all statements as to education, ethics, experience, credentials, certificates, and degrees earned are true and correct. If a member or certified member MPM Master Project Manager or PME Project Manager E-Business., or Fellow of the GAM  has not paid his or her dues and licensing fees, the GAM  may request the charter, certificate, and license from the x-member and the member who is not in good standing shall cease from using any of the GAM  symbols, marks, logos, designations, fellow status, distinctions, service marks, trademarks, and copyrights. Any member that knowingly uses our marks and designations without paying is subject to compensatory and punitive damages as well as any other legal damages and is subject to the jurisdiction and venue of the US District Courts of the Eastern District of Louisiana.