Doctoral Capstone Student Collaboration Agreement
To ensure a smooth and successful collaboration, this Doctoral Capstone Student Collaboration Agreement ("Agreement") exists between International Clinical Educators LLC ("ICE") and {studentName} ("Student").
Capstone Title: {capstoneTitle}
Capstone Coordinator: {capstoneCoordinator}
Faculty Mentor: {mentorName}
Institution: {institution}
Dates of Capstone: {capstoneDates}
Summary: {pleaseSummarize}
Memorandum of Understanding
By engaging in this collaboration:
ICE is committed to supporting the Student's professional growth by engaging the Student in a project/experience that has potential to impact occupational therapy education and/or service delivery on a global level through the development of innovative videos and tools within the ICE Learning Center (e.g., ICE Video Library, ICE Faculty Zone, ICE DocuLearn, etc).
The Student agrees to uphold professional expectations of timeliness, respectful communication, quality work, self-directed learning, positive attitude, and growth mindset. The Student is responsible for tracking hours, communicating with faculty mentor, monitoring progress, and communicating when help is needed.
Nondisclosure Agreement
During discussions between the Student and ICE affiliates (including employees, consultants, and volunteers) relating to and for the purpose of collaboration, ICE may disclose information it considers proprietary and confidential ('"Confidential Information").:
- Confidential Information from ICE may be used by the Student only in connection with the completion of the Doctoral Capstone Project and Experience.
- The Student shall protect the confidentiality ICE's Confidential Information in the same manner he/she protects the confidentiality of his/her own proprietary and confidential information of like kind.
- Confidential Information shall always remain the property of ICE. No license under any trade secrets, copyrights, or other rights is granted by this Agreement or any disclosure of Confidential Information hereunder.
- Confidential Information, handouts, videos, photos, or other proprietary content from ICE may not be copied, reproduced, or distributed by the Student without prior written consent from ICE.
Agreement of Ownership
Materials (e.g., videos, handouts, images, products, writings, recommendations, etc) produced by the Student during the development and delivery of the capstone belong to ICE. The Student does not own the materials created from participation and releases ICE from any expectation of privacy or liability associated with participation. This Agreement is given without expectation of compensation or other remuneration, now or in the future.
Noncompete Agreement
The Student agrees not to directly or indirectly compete with the business of ICE and its successors during the period of the capstone development and delivery and for five years following capstone completion. The term "not compete" as used herein shall mean that the Student shall not own, manage, consult, or be employed in a business substantially similar to, or competitive with, the business of ICE. The Student acknowledges that ICE shall or may in reliance of this agreement provide the Student with access to trade secrets, customers, and other confidential data and good will. The Student agrees to retain said information as confidential and not use said information on his or her own behalf or disclose same to any third party.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to all information included in this Agreement, including the Memorandum of Understanding, Nondisclosure Agreement, Agreement of Ownership, and Noncompete Agreement.
Acknowledged and Agreed as of {date}.