Privacy & Confidentiality Agreement

 

Last Updated: September, 2025

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1. Confidentiality

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1.1 Definition of Confidential Information:

• Client data and records

• Strategic plans and business practices

• Financial information

• Student and personnel information

• Proprietary methodologies and materials

• Any information marked as confidential

• Any information that should reasonably be considered confidential

 

1.2 Protection of Confidential Information:

• We will maintain strict confidentiality of all Client information

• We will use industry-standard safeguards to protect confidential information

• Access to confidential information will be limited to necessary personnel

• All personnel are bound by confidentiality agreements

 

1.3 Duration of Confidentiality:

• Confidentiality obligations survive the termination of Services

• Confidentiality terms remain in effect for 5 years after service completion

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2. Data Protection and Privacy

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2.1 Data Collection and Use:

• We collect only necessary information to provide Services

• Client data will only be used for agreed-upon Services

• No client data will be sold or shared with third parties

• Data retention periods align with legal requirements and business needs

 

2.2 Data Security:

• Implementation of appropriate technical and organizational measures

• Regular security assessments and updates

• Prompt notification of any data breaches

• Secure data disposal when no longer needed

 

2.3 Compliance:

• Adherence to relevant data protection laws and regulations

• Compliance with FERPA when applicable

• Regular updates to privacy practices as needed

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3. Intellectual Property

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3.1 Ownership:

• Client retains ownership of all pre-existing intellectual property

• We retain ownership of our pre-existing intellectual property

• Newly created materials ownership will be specified in Service Agreement

 

3.2 License and Usage:

• Limited license granted for project-specific materials

• No transfer of intellectual property rights unless explicitly agreed

• Both parties retain respective trademarks and brands

 

3.3 Deliverables:

• Client has perpetual license to use delivered materials

• Modification rights as specified in Service Agreement

• Attribution requirements as agreed upon

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4. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information

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4.1 Upon request or service completion:

• Return all confidential information

• Destroy copies of confidential information

• Provide written certification of destruction if requested

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5. Exceptions to Confidentiality

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5.1 Information that:

• Is or becomes publicly available through no fault of ours

• Is independently developed by us without use of confidential information

• Is received from a third party without breach of any obligation

• Must be disclosed by law or court order

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6. Remedies

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6.1 Breach of these terms may result in:

• Immediate termination of Services

• Legal action for damages

• Injunctive relief

• Other available legal remedies