Health Initiative Homes for Health Pledge

HEALTH INITIATIVE HOMES FOR HEALTH PLEDGE

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Organization Name: is engaged in activities to improve housing-related health outcomes and operates the initiative known as: ; and

WHEREAS, Partner Name: seeks to participate in the Initiative by adopting and implementing the commitments set forth in this Pledge to promote safe, healthy dwelling environments for residents; and

WHEREAS, both parties intend that this Pledge define roles, commitments, and basic operational and financial terms governing the Partner’s participation in the Initiative through the term set forth below.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Partner shall perform the activities described above in a professional manner, in accordance with applicable codes and standards, and shall maintain documentation supporting implementation and outcomes. The Partner shall grant the Organization reasonable access to documentation and sites for verification of compliance and outcomes as set forth in this Pledge.

PAYMENT TERMS

Payments will be made upon receipt of an itemized invoice that references the Initiative and the applicable deliverable. If a payment is not made within the period specified in the payment schedule, the late fee set forth above shall accrue until payment is received. The Partner shall notify the Organization promptly of any dispute regarding an invoice; undisputed amounts shall remain payable.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Pledge commences on Start Date: and shall continue until End Date: unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section.

Either party may terminate this Pledge for convenience upon written notice to the other party at least days prior to the effective date of termination. Either party may terminate immediately for material breach that is not cured within 30 days of receipt of written notice of breach or immediately for conduct that poses an imminent risk to resident health or safety.

CONFIDENTIALITY

For the purposes of this Pledge, "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by one party to the other in written, electronic, or oral form that is identified as confidential at the time of disclosure.

Each receiving party shall (a) use Confidential Information only for the performance of this Pledge, (b) protect Confidential Information with at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information but in no event less than reasonable care, and (c) not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to employees, contractors, or agents who have a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less protective than those herein. Confidentiality obligations shall survive termination for a period of years, except where a longer period is required by applicable law.

Confidential Information does not include information that (i) is or becomes publicly known without breach of this Pledge by the receiving party, (ii) was rightfully known to the receiving party prior to disclosure, (iii) is rightfully obtained from a third party without restriction, or (iv) is independently developed by the receiving party without use of the disclosing party's Confidential Information. A receiving party may disclose Confidential Information to the extent required by law or court order provided it gives prompt notice to the disclosing party and cooperates in any lawful effort to limit such disclosure.

ADDITIONAL COMMITMENTS

By checking the boxes below, the Partner affirms commitment to the corresponding actions as part of this Pledge:

Implement measures to reduce hazards in housing units to promote resident safety and basic habitability

Adopt practices to address indoor air quality, moisture control, and pest management consistent with public health guidance

Engage residents or occupants in health and safety planning and provide clear communication about interventions

Consent to share non-identifying performance data with the Organization for evaluation and program improvement

GOVERNING LAW

This Pledge shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to principles of conflict of laws. The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the courts located in that State for any action arising out of or relating to this Pledge.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Pledge, together with any attachments signed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, proposals, negotiations, and communications, whether oral or written. No amendment or waiver shall be effective unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each party.

CERTIFICATION

The undersigned represent and warrant that they are authorized to execute this Pledge on behalf of the party for which they sign, that the information provided herein is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge, and that by signing they commit the party to perform the obligations set forth in this Pledge.

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