SayPro Research Contributor Agreement Form

SayPro Research Contributor Agreement Form

Purpose:

The SayPro Research Contributor Agreement Form is a formal legal document that outlines the terms, responsibilities, rights, and obligations of individuals contributing to SayPro’s research activities. This includes testers, analysts, researchers, collaborators, and academic or industry partners.

The agreement ensures mutual understanding and legal protection for both the contributor and SayPro in all research-related engagements.

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SayPro Who Must Complete This Form:

• Independent researchers and consultants
• Product testers or pilot participants
• Interns or fellows contributing to SayPro studies
• Academic or institutional partners
• Freelancers involved in SayPro research projects

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SayPro Key Components of the Form:

1. Contributor Information
   • Full name
   • Contact details (email, phone number)
   • National ID/Passport Number
   • Affiliation or organization (if applicable)
   • Role in the research project
2. Scope of Contribution
   • Description of the research tasks or testing duties
   • Project title or program name (e.g., SCRR-7, SayPro Product Testing Loop)
   • Start and end dates of the contribution period
   • Expected deliverables (reports, data, insights, feedback)
3. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
   • Agreement to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information, findings, or data accessed during the research project
   • Clause referencing the separate SayPro NDA, which must be signed in conjunction
4. Intellectual Property (IP) Rights
   • Clarifies that all research findings, data, or content developed during the engagement are the intellectual property of SayPro
   • Contributor agrees not to reuse or publish any content without written authorization
5. Ethical and Research Standards
   • Commitment to comply with SayPro’s research ethics, privacy policies, and data protection rules
   • Requirement to report any conflicts of interest, ethical concerns, or misconduct
6. Compensation and Acknowledgment (if applicable)
   • Details of any honorarium, stipend, or formal recognition
   • Terms of payment and submission requirements
7. Termination Clause
   • Conditions under which the agreement may be terminated early by either party
   • Obligations upon termination (e.g., returning SayPro materials, final report submission)
8. Signature and Declaration
   • Contributor signature and date
   • SayPro representative signature and date
   • Declaration of accuracy and understanding of the agreement terms

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SayPro Submission Process:

1. Download the official SayPro Research Contributor Agreement Form from the SayPro Research Portal.
2. Fill out all required fields and attach supporting documents if requested.
3. Sign digitally (or manually, if instructed).
4. Submit to the SayPro Research Office via:
   • Upload portal
   • Secure email: [research@saypro.org] (example)
5. Confirmation: You will receive an acknowledgment email once your form has been reviewed and approved.

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SayPro Data Privacy Assurance:

All personal data collected in this form will be securely stored and used solely for the purposes of research project coordination, compliance, and contributor records, in line with SayPro’s privacy policies and applicable laws (e.g., GDPR, POPIA).

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SayPro Why This Matters:

The Research Contributor Agreement ensures that:

• Everyone is aligned on expectations and roles
• Confidentiality is preserved
• Intellectual property is protected
• SayPro’s high ethical and scientific standards are upheld