SayPro NDA & Research Agreement Form (via SayPro portal)

SayPro NDA & Research Agreement Form

Accessible via: https://saypro.org/portal/research-agreement
Type: Digital Form (e-signature enabled)
Applies to: SayPro employees, interns, researchers, consultants, external partners

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🔐 1. Confidentiality (NDA) Clause

I, the undersigned, agree to:

• Treat all non-public information from SayPro (data, strategies, platform architecture, research outputs, course material, stakeholder information) as strictly confidential.
• Not disclose, reproduce, or use any proprietary information for personal or third-party gain.
• Secure digital files and communications using approved SayPro channels only (e.g., @saypro.org accounts, encrypted cloud systems).
• Return or destroy confidential materials upon termination of my role or upon SayPro’s request.

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🧠 2. Intellectual Property (IP) & Ownership

• All research, analysis, insights, and documentation produced under SayPro’s mandate remains the intellectual property of SayPro.
• I may not reuse or distribute data (raw or processed) without explicit, written permission from SayPro.
• Attribution may be granted in published reports or articles with prior approval.

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📊 3. Use of Data & Research Standards

I commit to:

• Use SayPro data only for the approved purpose stated in the project outline or grant.
• Follow SayPro’s internal research methodologies and ethical protocols (SCRR guidelines, SayPro AI usage standards).
• Ensure data protection, anonymization, and compliance with POPIA and GDPR regulations.
• Disclose any potential conflict of interest to SayPro’s Research Oversight Committee.

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🤖 4. AI & Automation Use

• I will disclose if I use AI tools (e.g., GPT-4.5) in data analysis, writing, or synthesis.
• Outputs must be reviewed by a human researcher and submitted for validation before publication.
• I will not upload SayPro private data to third-party tools without explicit authorization.

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📆 5. Duration of Agreement

This agreement is valid:

• From the date of signing
• Until the completion of the approved research project or official termination of my SayPro affiliation
• Confidentiality obligations remain in effect for 5 years after termination unless otherwise agreed in writing

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🖋️ 6. Sign & Submit

Name: __________________________
Email (SayPro-linked): __________________________
Phone: __________________________
Project Title (if applicable): __________________________
Affiliation (if external): __________________________
Signature (e-sign): __________________________
Date: ___ / ___ / 2025

[ ✅ I agree to the terms above and confirm this submission is truthful and complete. ]
[ Submit Form ]

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📎 Attached Documents (upload required)

• Project Proposal (if external or grant-funded)
• Research Ethics Clearance (if applicable)
• Copy of ID or Passport (external parties only)

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🧾 Upon submission:

• A copy of the signed agreement is emailed to the signer and archived in SayPro’s Secure Legal Vault.
• A project approval reference number is generated.
• SayPro’s Research Compliance Officer receives a notification for review.