Qualitative Research Phase 1 Survey

Qualitative Research Phase 1 Survey

Agreement Recitals

This Qualitative Research Phase 1 Survey and Services Agreement (the Agreement) is made as of between Client Name: and Research Vendor Name: .

WHEREAS, Client engages Vendor to conduct Phase 1 qualitative research interviews and a structured survey instrument to gather user insights, and Vendor represents that it has the personnel, methodology, and experience to perform such services in accordance with the terms set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to document the scope, payment, confidentiality, and other material terms governing the Phase 1 work to be performed prior to commencement of data collection.

Scope of Work (Phase 1)

Vendor will perform the Phase 1 activities described above, which may include recruitment, moderator-led interviews, note-taking, thematic coding of responses, and a written summary report. Deliverables will be provided in editable and PDF formats unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Survey Participant Information (Phase 1)

Male Female Non-binary Prefer not to say

Consent and Use of Responses

By checking the box below, the participant confirms voluntary participation and grants Vendor permission to record and use anonymized responses in the aggregate deliverables described in the Scope of Work.

I consent to participate in Phase 1 and to the use of my anonymized responses as set forth above.

Survey Questions — Open Response

Payment Terms

Total Fee for Phase 1: $

Deposit amount: $

Late payment fee: and/or $

All amounts are payable in U.S. dollars unless otherwise agreed. Payments not received within the agreed payment period are subject to the late fee above and collection costs, including reasonable attorney fees.

Term and Termination

Term Start Date: Term End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach that remains uncured for days after written notice. Termination for convenience requires days' prior written notice and payment for services performed through the effective date of termination.

Confidentiality

Each party agrees to hold Confidential Information of the other in strict confidence and to use such information solely for the performance of this Agreement. Confidential Information includes nonpublic business information, research data, participant identities, and any materials labeled confidential. Confidential Information does not include information that (a) is or becomes public without breach of this Agreement; (b) is rightfully received from a third party without confidentiality obligations; or (c) is independently developed without use of the other party's Confidential Information.

Vendor shall not identify participants by name in deliverables and will use anonymization techniques when reporting individual responses. If disclosure is compelled by law, the receiving party will provide prompt notice and cooperate to seek protective measures.

Governing Law

This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of , without regard to conflicts of law principles.

Entire Agreement

This Agreement, including any attached schedules or statements of work, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and communications. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Representations and Signatures

Each party represents that it has the authority to enter into this Agreement and that the individual signing below is authorized to bind the party to the terms herein.

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