Agreement Reference Number: [Enter Number]
Effective Date: [Enter Date]
Parties Involved: SayPro & [Research Partner Name]

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1. PARTIES

1.1 SAYPRO (PARTNER 1)

Company Name: SayPro
Company Registration Number: 2018 / 537703 / 07
Registered Address: 167 14th Road, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, 1685
Representative: Mr. Neftaly Vutisani Malatjie, SayPro Chief Executive Officer
(Hereinafter referred to as “SayPro”).

1.2 RESEARCH PARTNER (PARTNER 2)

Institution/Organization Name: [Enter Name]
Registration Number (if applicable): [Enter Number]
Physical Address: [Enter Address]
Representative Name: [Enter Name]
Position: [Enter Position]
(Hereinafter referred to as the “Research Partner”).

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2. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT

• This Agreement establishes a research partnership between SayPro and [Research Partner Name] to collaborate on [Specify Research Topic/Project Name].
• The objective is to [Define Key Objectives, e.g., conduct joint research, publish findings, develop new methodologies, apply research to policy or community programs, etc.].
• The research outcomes will be used for [Specify Purpose, e.g., academic publications, policy recommendations, business development, innovation, etc.].

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3. SCOPE OF COLLABORATION

SayPro and the Research Partner agree to collaborate on:

1. Research Design & Implementation – Defining the research framework, methodologies, and timeline.
2. Data Collection & Analysis – Gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data following ethical research practices.
3. Knowledge Sharing – Joint participation in conferences, workshops, and knowledge dissemination.
4. Funding & Resource Allocation – Defining financial or in-kind contributions from both parties.
5. Intellectual Property & Publication Rights – Agreeing on ownership, authorship, and use of research findings.

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4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SAYPRO

SayPro agrees to:

1. Provide technical expertise, field research support, and relevant resources.
2. Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines, legal requirements, and research protocols.
3. Facilitate community access, engagement, and data collection if required.
4. Contribute to analysis, publication, and dissemination of research findings.

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5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESEARCH PARTNER

The Research Partner agrees to:

1. Develop research methodologies, data collection tools, and analysis frameworks.
2. Ensure academic integrity, scientific rigor, and adherence to ethical standards.
3. Secure funding or provide necessary research facilities (if applicable).
4. Participate in publication, presentation, and dissemination of research findings.

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6. FUNDING AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION

• Budget Contributions: [Specify financial responsibilities of each party].
• In-Kind Support: [Specify resources such as research staff, laboratories, field equipment, etc.].
• Payment Terms: [Define timelines for financial disbursement, reporting, and audits].

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7. DATA SHARING AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP)

• Ownership of Data & Findings: Data collected shall be jointly owned unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• Use of Research Outputs: Findings may be used for [Specify, e.g., academic journals, government policy, SayPro programs, commercial applications, etc.].
• Publication Rights: Both parties must approve publications or presentations related to the research.
• Confidentiality: All unpublished data and sensitive research information must remain confidential.

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8. CONFIDENTIALITY AND ETHICAL COMPLIANCE

• Both parties agree to comply with ethical research guidelines and data protection laws.
• Confidential information shall not be disclosed to third parties without mutual consent.
• Research involving human subjects, animals, or sensitive data will require ethical approval from a relevant ethics committee.

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9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall first be resolved through negotiation.
• If unresolved, the matter shall be referred to mediation/arbitration under South African law.

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10. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

This Agreement may be terminated if:

• Either party fails to fulfill its obligations.
• There is a breach of research ethics or misconduct.
• Written notice of [Specify Period, e.g., 30 days] is provided.
• A force majeure event (e.g., pandemic, war, regulatory restrictions) makes the research infeasible.

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11. GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Entire Agreement: This document constitutes the full agreement between both parties.
• Amendments: Any changes must be in writing and signed by both parties.
• Legal Jurisdiction: This Agreement is governed by the laws of South Africa.

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12. SIGNATURES

Signed on Behalf of SayPro (Partner 1)

Mr. Neftaly Vutisani Malatjie
SayPro Chief Executive Officer
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

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Signed on Behalf of [Research Partner Name] (Partner 2)

[Representative Name]
[Position]
Institution/Organization Name: [Enter Name]
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

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Witnesses

Witness 1:
Mr. Clifford Lesiba Legodi
SayPro Chief Operations Officer
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

Witness 2:
Miss Tsakani Stella Rikhotso
SayPro Chief Learning and Monitoring Officer
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

Witness 3:
Mr. Puluko Nkiwane
SayPro Chief Marketing Officer
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________