Participant Involvement Guidelines

PARTICIPANT INVOLVEMENT GUIDELINES

This Participant Involvement Guidelines and Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of by and between Organization Name: ("Organization") and Participant Name: ("Participant").

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Organization administers the program or project known as , which requires the assistance and participation of outside individuals; and

WHEREAS, Participant has indicated a willingness to participate in the activities described in this Agreement and to comply with Organization's operational, safety and confidentiality requirements; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth, in writing, the scope of Participant's involvement, compensation terms where applicable, confidentiality obligations, and other material terms governing Participant's role.

SCOPE OF PARTICIPANT INVOLVEMENT

Participant shall perform the tasks, duties and responsibilities described below and in any attachments incorporated by reference. Participant shall perform duties in a professional manner consistent with applicable standards and Organization policies.

PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT

Participant agrees to comply with the Organization's rules of conduct, safety protocols, and applicable laws while participating. Participant shall:

- Attend scheduled orientations, trainings and briefings as required; promptly notify Organization of any inability to attend.
- Maintain professional behavior and avoid discrimination, harassment, or disruptive conduct.
- Follow safety instructions and immediately report accidents, injuries or unsafe conditions as set forth in the Safety and Incident Reporting section below.

I acknowledge that a background check may be required as a condition of participation.

PAYMENT TERMS

If payment or stipend is provided, the parties agree to the following terms:

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on and continues until unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

Organization may terminate this Agreement immediately for cause where Participant materially breaches obligations, engages in illegal or harmful conduct, or fails to follow safety instructions. Either party may terminate for convenience by providing the notice specified above.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Participant acknowledges that during participation they may receive or have access to confidential or proprietary information of Organization ("Confidential Information"). Participant agrees to:

(a) Hold Confidential Information in strict confidence and not disclose to any third party without prior written consent of Organization; (b) Use Confidential Information solely for purposes of performing obligations under this Agreement; and (c) take reasonable measures to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure. Confidential Information shall not include information that is or becomes publicly known through no breach by Participant, or that is independently developed without use of Confidential Information.

DATA USE, PRIVACY AND PUBLICITY

Organization may collect personal data necessary to administer participation. Participant consents to the collection and use of such personal data for administrative, safety, and reporting purposes in accordance with applicable law and Organization policy.

Participant consents to reasonable use of de-identified data generated in the course of participation for internal evaluation and reporting purposes.

Participant authorizes Organization to photograph or record Participant for promotional, reporting or archival purposes, unless Participant checks here to decline:

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, any materials, inventions, works of authorship or deliverables created by Participant specifically in the scope of this Agreement that are intended for Organization's use shall be deemed Work Made for Hire and shall be the exclusive property of Organization. To the extent ownership does not vest automatically in Organization, Participant hereby assigns all right, title and interest in such deliverables to Organization, and agrees to execute all documents reasonably necessary to effectuate such assignment.

INSURANCE, LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY

Participant is responsible for maintaining personal insurance coverage where applicable. Participant agrees to release Organization from liability for minor injuries and hold Organization harmless from third-party claims arising from Participant's negligent or willful acts. Participant shall indemnify and defend Organization against claims, liabilities, damages or expenses arising from Participant's breach of this Agreement or misconduct.

SAFETY AND INCIDENT REPORTING

Participant shall promptly report to Organization any accident, injury, safety incident or near-miss that occurs during the course of participation. Failure to report an incident may be considered a material breach of this Agreement.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, together with any attachments or exhibits executed by the parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreements. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

By signing below, Participant acknowledges receipt of these Guidelines, affirms that they understand and will comply with the obligations set forth, and acknowledges that failure to comply may result in termination of participation.

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