Participant Rights Agreement

Participant Rights Agreement

This Participant Rights Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between:

Effective Date:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, the Organization operates or provides the program, service, research activity, or event described as: and invites the Participant to participate under the terms set forth herein;

WHEREAS, the parties wish to establish and document the Participant's rights, the Organization's obligations concerning confidentiality and access, and the payment and termination terms applicable to the Participant's participation;

WHEREAS, the parties intend that this Agreement be a complete, binding statement of the rights and obligations between them with respect to the subject matter herein.

Scope of Work

Participant Rights

The Participant is afforded the following rights in connection with participation in the program or activity:

Access to records and program materials related to Participant's involvement, subject to redaction of confidential third‑party information and legal limitations.

Right to withdraw from participation at any time without penalty, except for obligations already accrued under Payment Terms.

Right to be treated without discrimination and to receive reasonable accommodations where required by applicable law.

Right to raise concerns or file grievances regarding the program through the Organization's internal procedures; such procedures shall be applied promptly and in good faith.

Payment Terms

The parties agree to the following compensation and payment schedule for services or participation-related fees:

Unpaid amounts shall accrue interest or late fees as specified above, and the Organization may suspend Participant access to services until outstanding balances are cured. Collection costs, including reasonable attorney fees, may be recovered by the prevailing party.

Term and Termination

Term Start Date:

Term End Date (if applicable):

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if such breach is not remedied within the notice period specified above. Termination for cause is effective upon written notice. Termination shall not relieve either party of obligations accrued prior to termination, including payment obligations and confidentiality duties.

Confidentiality

For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means non-public information disclosed by one party to the other in any form that is designated confidential or that, by its nature, should reasonably be understood to be confidential. Confidential Information includes Participant personal data, proprietary program materials, and financial terms.

The receiving party shall: (a) use Confidential Information only for performance under this Agreement; (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 third parties except to employees, contractors, or advisors requiring access for performance and who are bound to confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those herein.

Exclusions: Confidential Information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available through no breach of this Agreement, is rightfully received from a third party without restriction, or is independently developed without use of the other party's Confidential Information. A party may disclose Confidential Information to the extent required by law or court order, provided it gives prompt notice to the disclosing party to permit a protective order or other remedy.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that state for disputes arising under this Agreement.

Entire Agreement; Severability

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and communications, whether written or oral. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Notices

Notices shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses above by hand delivery, nationally recognized courier, or certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be effective upon receipt.

Acknowledgment

By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read and understand this Agreement, that they have the authority to bind the party on whose behalf they sign, and that they agree to be bound by the terms herein.

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