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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR USE OF WEBSITE AND PARTICIPATION

EFFECTIVE DATE: MAY 05, 2025

THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS (“TERMS”) GOVERN YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE WEBSITE LOCATED AT MASTER-INVENTOR.COM (“WEBSITE”), OWNED AND OPERATED BY SCIENCE INVESTMENTS LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY REGISTERED IN LOUISIANA, USA (“COMPANY”). BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS WEBSITE OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY PROGRAM, EDUCATION, OR COMMUNICATION FACILITATED THROUGH IT—EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY—YOU AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THESE TERMS.

1. BINDING AGREEMENT

BY ACCESSING OR USING THE WEBSITE OR ANY CONTENT, YOU (“PARTICIPANT”) IRREVOCABLY AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS, WHICH CONSTITUTE A BINDING LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND THE COMPANY. IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE WEBSITE OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY RELATED EDUCATIONAL OR RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

2. PROGRAM NATURE AND DISCLAIMER

  • THE PROGRAM IS STRICTLY EDUCATIONAL. IT IS NOT LEGAL, PATENT, OR INVESTMENT ADVICE.
  • THE COMPANY IS NOT A LAW FIRM, AND NO ATTORNEYS ARE INVOLVED. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL.
  • THE PROGRAM AIMS TO EDUCATE ON RESEARCH AND PATENT PREPARATION.
  • THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT ANY PATENT APPLICATION WILL BE FILED, GRANTED, OR RESULT IN ANY BENEFIT.

3. NON-REFUNDABLE FEES

  • ALL FEES PAID TO THE COMPANY ARE STRICTLY NON-REFUNDABLE, WITHOUT EXCEPTION.
  • THE EDUCATIONAL PORTION IS CONSIDERED COMPLETE UPON DELIVERY OF THE PROPRIETARY PDF TO THE PARTICIPANT.
  • ALL FOLLOW-UP COLLABORATION, COMMUNICATION, AND RESEARCH IS COMPLIMENTARY AND DOES NOT ALTER THE NON-REFUNDABLE STATUS OF THE INITIAL PAYMENT.

4. NO LIABILITY / ASSUMPTION OF RISK

  • THE COMPANY ASSUMES NO LIABILITY WHATSOEVER FOR ANY RESULTS, MISUNDERSTANDINGS, LOSSES, OR OUTCOMES ARISING FROM THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.
  • THE PARTICIPANT ASSUMES FULL PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK BY JOINING THE PROGRAM.
  • USE OF THE WEBSITE AND PROGRAM IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  • ALL PROPRIETARY EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, WEBSITE CONTENT, EMAILS, DESIGNS, AND WRITTEN DOCUMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OF SCIENCE INVESTMENTS LLC OR ITS AFFILIATES.
  • YOU MAY NOT COPY, MODIFY, SHARE, OR DISTRIBUTE ANY MATERIALS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT.

6. NO INSTITUTIONAL LIABILITY

  • PARTICIPANTS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDERSTANDING AND COMPLYING WITH THEIR INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES.
  • YOU MUST NOT USE EMPLOYER-OWNED DEVICES, NETWORKS, OR RESOURCES, NOR RELY ON UNIVERSITY OR CORPORATE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DURING PARTICIPATION.
  • YOU MUST OBTAIN ALL NECESSARY PERMISSIONS FROM ANY THIRD PARTY BEFORE ENGAGING WITH THE PROGRAM.
  • THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INSTITUTIONAL OR THIRD-PARTY IP DISPUTES, AND YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY FROM ANY SUCH CLAIMS.

7. WAIVER OF LAWSUIT & MANDATORY ARBITRATION

  • YOU HEREBY PERMANENTLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO SUE THE COMPANY IN ANY JURISDICTION.
  • ALL DISPUTES MUST BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH INDIVIDUAL BINDING ARBITRATION IN LOUISIANA, USA, CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH UNDER LOUISIANA LAW.
  • YOU AGREE TO BEAR ALL COSTS OF ARBITRATION, INCLUDING YOUR OWN LEGAL EXPENSES.
  • CLASS ACTIONS, GROUP LITIGATION, OR COLLECTIVE CLAIMS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

8. MODIFICATION OF TERMS

  • THESE TERMS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
  • IT IS YOUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW THESE TERMS EACH TIME YOU ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY.
  • CONTINUED USE CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT TO THE MOST CURRENT VERSION.

9. GOVERNING LAW

  • ALL MATTERS RELATING TO EDUCATIONAL SERVICES SHALL BE GOVERNED BY LOUISIANA LAW.
  • ALL MATTERS RELATING TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY

  • THESE TERMS CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTICIPANT AND THE COMPANY CONCERNING WEBSITE USAGE AND EDUCATIONAL PARTICIPATION.
  • IF ANY PROVISION IS FOUND INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE, THE REMAINING PROVISIONS SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DISCONTINUE ALL ACCESS AND PARTICIPATION IMMEDIATELY. CONTINUED ACCESS CONSTITUTES FULL AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT AND WAIVER AGREEMENT

THIS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ASSIGNMENT AND WAIVER AGREEMENT (THE “AGREEMENT”) IS ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN:

SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD., A PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, WITH ITS REGISTERED OFFICE LOCATED IN MADHYA PRADESH (“ASSIGNEE”);

AND

THE UNDERSIGNED INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPANT (“PARTICIPANT”) VOLUNTARILY ENROLLING IN THE EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH PROGRAM ORGANIZED BY SCIENCE INVESTMENTS LLC, A LOUISIANA, USA REGISTERED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“EDUCATOR”).

THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON NOTARIZATION AND COUNTERSIGNATURE BY BOTH PARTIES (THE “EFFECTIVE DATE”).

1. PURPOSE

THIS AGREEMENT SETS FORTH THE TERMS UNDER WHICH THE PARTICIPANT ASSIGNS ALL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ARISING FROM THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH PROGRAM ORGANIZED BY SCIENCE INVESTMENTS LLC TO SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD. THE PARTICIPANT UNDERSTANDS THIS IS AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF PREPARING RESEARCH FOR FILING A U.S. UTILITY PATENT. THE PARTICIPANT’S ROLE IS VOLUNTARY, NON-COMPENSATED (BEYOND RECEIPT OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS), AND FOR EDUCATIONAL AND COLLABORATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.

2. TOTAL ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS

THE PARTICIPANT HEREBY:

  • IRREVOCABLY ASSIGNS, TRANSFERS, AND CONVEYS TO SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD. ALL WORLDWIDE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTEREST IN AND TO ALL INVENTIONS, DISCOVERIES, DEVELOPMENTS, IDEAS, IMPROVEMENTS, DATA, RESULTS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS (COLLECTIVELY, “INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY”) THAT ARISE OUT OF OR RELATE IN ANY WAY TO THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM.
  • THIS ASSIGNMENT INCLUDES ANY AND ALL U.S. UTILITY PATENT APPLICATIONS, INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS, PCT FILINGS, AND ANY DERIVATIVE OR CONTINUATION APPLICATIONS.
  • SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD. SHALL HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE AND UNRESTRICTED RIGHT TO:
    • MAKE, USE, LICENSE, SUBLICENSE, SELL, TRANSFER, OR COMMERCIALIZE THE IP;
    • FILE OR NOT FILE PATENTS AT ITS DISCRETION;
    • ENFORCE, DEFEND, ABANDON, OR MONETIZE ANY IP RIGHTS WITHOUT NOTICE TO OR APPROVAL FROM THE PARTICIPANT.

THE ASSIGNMENT IS:

  • PERPETUAL, IRREVOCABLE, NON-REVOCABLE,
  • ROYALTY-FREE,
  • FULLY PAID-UP,
  • GLOBAL AND EXCLUSIVE.

3. NO RIGHTS RETAINED

THE PARTICIPANT AGREES AND CONFIRMS:

  • THEY WILL NOT RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION, OWNERSHIP, REVENUE SHARE, OR ROYALTIES FROM ANY PATENTS OR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY RELATED TO THE IP.
  • THEIR ONLY CONSIDERATION IS THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY AND RECEIPT OF PROPRIETARY EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL.
  • THEY SHALL NOT HAVE DECISION-MAKING RIGHTS OR THE ABILITY TO CHALLENGE ANY ACTIONS TAKEN BY SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD. CONCERNING THE IP.

4. INVENTORSHIP

IF LEGALLY REQUIRED, PARTICIPANT MAY BE NAMED AS AN INVENTOR IN U.S. OR OTHER PATENT FILINGS, SOLELY FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PATENT LAW. THIS DOES NOT CONFER ANY OWNERSHIP OR FINANCIAL INTEREST. SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD. RETAINS FULL LEGAL CONTROL REGARDLESS OF INVENTOR NAMING.

5. DISCLAIMER OF GUARANTEE

THE PARTICIPANT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ATTEMPT TO FILE A U.S. UTILITY PATENT WITHIN APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS. HOWEVER, SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD. AND SCIENCE INVESTMENTS LLC DO NOT GUARANTEE:

  • THAT A PATENT WILL BE FILED,
  • THAT ANY PATENT APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED, GRANTED, OR ENFORCED BY THE USPTO OR ANY JURISDICTION,
  • OR THAT THE RESULTING PATENT WILL BE COMMERCIALLY VIABLE OR PROFITABLE.

NO REFUNDS SHALL BE DUE BASED ON PATENT OUTCOMES.

6. EMPLOYER/NON-INTERFERENCE OBLIGATION

THE PARTICIPANT WARRANTS AND AGREES:

  • THEY ARE PARTICIPATING ENTIRELY IN A PERSONAL AND VOLUNTARY CAPACITY, NOT ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYER OR INSTITUTION.
  • THEY HAVE OBTAINED ALL NECESSARY PERMISSIONS FROM THEIR EMPLOYER, SCHOOL, OR INSTITUTION PRIOR TO PARTICIPATION.
  • THEY SHALL NOT USE ANY EQUIPMENT, RESOURCES, CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY BELONGING TO ANY THIRD PARTY (INCLUDING UNIVERSITIES, EMPLOYERS, OR GOVERNMENT BODIES).
  • THEY SHALL NOT INVOLVE INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCES (INCLUDING UNIVERSITY OR EMPLOYER COMPUTERS, LABS, INTERNET, ACCOUNTS, OR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY).

THE PARTICIPANT AGREES TO FULLY INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS SCIENCE INVESTMENTS LLC AND SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD. AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LAWSUITS, DAMAGES, OR LIABILITIES THAT MAY ARISE FROM:

  • ANY BREACH OF THEIR EMPLOYER’S OR INSTITUTION’S POLICIES;
  • ANY CLAIM OF CO-OWNERSHIP, FUNDING CONFLICT, OR IMPROPER USE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCES;
  • ANY THIRD-PARTY ASSERTION OF OWNERSHIP OR RIGHTS IN THE IP.

THIS INDEMNITY SHALL SURVIVE INDEFINITELY.

7. NON-DISCLOSURE AND CONFIDENTIALITY

THE PARTICIPANT AGREES:

  • TO MAINTAIN PERPETUAL CONFIDENTIALITY OF ALL MATERIALS, METHODS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND INVENTIONS DISCLOSED OR DEVELOPED THROUGH THE PROGRAM;
  • TO NOT DISCLOSE, DUPLICATE, DISTRIBUTE, PUBLISH, OR REPRODUCE ANY PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL CONTENT OR RESEARCH DISCUSSIONS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT FROM SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD.;
  • THAT ALL CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS (EMAILS, DOCUMENTS, DESIGNS) ARE THE PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF SCIENCE INVESTMENTS LLC AND/OR SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD.

ANY BREACH OF THIS CLAUSE WILL BE TREATED AS A MATERIAL BREACH WITH POTENTIAL INJUNCTIVE AND FINANCIAL REMEDIES.

8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION & NO LITIGATION CLAUSE

THE PARTICIPANT:

  • IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO SUE OR INITIATE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS IN ANY COURT, IN ANY COUNTRY, AGAINST EITHER SCIENCE INVESTMENTS LLC OR SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD.;
  • AGREES THAT ALL DISPUTES SHALL BE RESOLVED VIA BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH UNDER THE INDIAN ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT, SEATED IN BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA;
  • AGREES TO BEAR ALL COSTS AND EXPENSES OF ARBITRATION, INCLUDING THEIR OWN LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
  • CLASS ACTION SUITS, GROUP CLAIMS, OR COORDINATED LEGAL ACTION OF ANY KIND IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED.

9. GOVERNING LAW AND VENUE

THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA. ANY AND ALL MATTERS NOT SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION SHALL BE RESOLVED EXCLUSIVELY IN COURTS LOCATED IN BHOPAL, INDIA.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT AND SEVERABILITY

THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM.

  • IF ANY PROVISION IS HELD TO BE INVALID, THE REMAINDER SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
  • NO WAIVER OF ANY TERM SHALL BE DEEMED CONTINUING UNLESS MADE IN WRITING.

11. NOTARIZATION AND EXECUTION

THIS AGREEMENT IS ENFORCEABLE ONLY UPON DUAL NOTARIZATION AS FOLLOWS:

  1. THE PARTICIPANT SHALL SIGN IN FRONT OF A LICENSED NOTARY PUBLIC IN THEIR JURISDICTION AND SEND THE ORIGINAL NOTARIZED COPY TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD.
  2. THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD., CURRENTLY LOCATED IN THE UNITED STATES, SHALL SIGN IN FRONT OF A LICENSED NOTARY PUBLIC IN THE UNITED STATES, UNDER PROPER LEGAL AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE COMPANY IN INDIA. A CERTIFIED COPY OF SUCH AUTHORITY (POWER OF ATTORNEY OR BOARD RESOLUTION) SHALL BE MAINTAINED ON RECORD BY SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD.
  3. THE DATE OF THE ASSIGNEE’S SIGNATURE SHALL BE THE EFFECTIVE DATE.

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION & SIGNATURE

FULL NAME: ________________________________________________
EMAIL: ___________________________
PHONE: ___________________________
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________

SIGNATURE: ______________________________
DATE SIGNED (BEFORE NOTARY): __________________

NOTARY CERTIFICATION (PARTICIPANT JURISDICTION):
NOTARY NAME: ___________________________
SEAL & SIGNATURE: _________________________
DATE: __________________

ASSIGNEE (SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD.)

SIGNED BY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE:

NAME: ____________________________________
TITLE: ____________________________________
SIGNATURE: ______________________________
DATE SIGNED (BEFORE NOTARY): __________________

NOTARY CERTIFICATION (U.S. JURISDICTION):
NOTARY NAME: ___________________________
SEAL & SIGNATURE: _________________________
DATE: __________________

PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATION AGREEMENT

BETWEEN SCIENCE INVESTMENTS LLC AND PARTICIPANT

THIS LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT (“AGREEMENT”) IS MADE AND ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN:

SCIENCE INVESTMENTS LLC, A LOUISIANA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY WITH PRINCIPAL OFFICES IN LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES (“COMPANY”),
 AND
 THE UNDERSIGNED INDIVIDUAL (“PARTICIPANT”), WHO DESIRES TO VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPANY’S EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH PROGRAM.

THIS AGREEMENT BECOMES EFFECTIVE UPON COMPLETION OF NOTARIZATION BY BOTH PARTIES (THE “EFFECTIVE DATE”).

1. PURPOSE

THE COMPANY PROVIDES AN ADVANCED RESEARCH EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS STRICTLY EDUCATIONAL: TO TEACH INDIVIDUALS HOW TO THINK, RESEARCH, AND COLLABORATE IN WAYS THAT MAY SUPPORT THE FILING (BUT NOT GRANTING) OF U.S. UTILITY PATENTS.

2. FEE AND COMPLETION OF SERVICE

  • THE PARTICIPANT AGREES TO PAY A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE AS LISTED ON THE WEBSITE TO ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM.

  • UPON RECEIPT OF PAYMENT, THE COMPANY WILL DELIVER TO THE PARTICIPANT THREE PROPRIETARY EDUCATIONAL PDF’S, WHICH CONSTITUTES COMPLETE DELIVERY OF THE PAID SERVICE.

  • ALL FURTHER INTERACTIONS—MEETINGS, MENTORING, RESEARCH COLLABORATION—ARE OFFERED COMPLIMENTARILY AND ARE NOT PART OF THE PAID SERVICE.

  • ONCE THE PDF IS DELIVERED, NO REFUNDS, PARTIAL OR FULL, SHALL BE ISSUED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.

3. NO LEGAL ADVICE OR GUARANTEE

  • THE COMPANY IS NOT A LAW FIRM AND DOES NOT OFFER LEGAL OR PATENT ADVICE.

  • NO ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP IS FORMED, AND PARTICIPANTS MUST SEEK INDEPENDENT LEGAL COUNSEL FOR PATENT, IP, OR INSTITUTIONAL MATTERS.

  • THE COMPANY DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE FILING, ACCEPTANCE, GRANT, OR ENFORCEABILITY OF ANY PATENT.

  • ANY REFERENCE TO PATENT-RELATED GOALS REFERS ONLY TO THE INTENDED FILING OF A U.S. UTILITY PATENT APPLICATION, NOT TO ITS ISSUANCE OR SUCCESS.

4. WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

PARTICIPANT AGREES TO FOREVER WAIVE AND RELEASE THE COMPANY AND ITS OFFICERS, AFFILIATES, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, OR DAMAGES, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, FORESEEABLE OR UNFORESEEABLE, ARISING FROM:

  • PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM;

  • RECEIPT OR INTERPRETATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL;

  • PATENT-RELATED OUTCOMES;

  • ACADEMIC OR INSTITUTIONAL CONSEQUENCES;

  • FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL, OR REPUTATIONAL LOSS.

THIS WAIVER IS ABSOLUTE, PERPETUAL, AND IRREVOCABLE.

5. MANDATORY ARBITRATION AND NO RIGHT TO SUE

THE PARTICIPANT AGREES THAT:

  • ALL DISPUTES ARISING UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR THE PROGRAM SHALL BE RESOLVED SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY BY BINDING ARBITRATION, TO BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH UNDER THE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (AAA) IN LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES.

  • NO LAWSUITS, INCLUDING CLASS ACTIONS, GROUP LITIGATION, OR PUBLIC CLAIMS, MAY BE INITIATED BY THE PARTICIPANT AGAINST THE COMPANY.

  • ALL COSTS OF ARBITRATION SHALL BE BORNE SOLELY BY THE PARTICIPANT, INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES, ARBITRATOR FEES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.

  • THE DECISION OF THE ARBITRATOR SHALL BE FINAL, CONFIDENTIAL, AND NON-APPEALABLE.

THIS CLAUSE SURVIVES THE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND APPLIES GLOBALLY, REGARDLESS OF THE PARTICIPANT’S COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PRE-EXISTING MATERIAL

  • ALL RESEARCH IDEAS, METHODS, AND EDUCATIONAL CONTENT PRESENTED IN THIS PROGRAM—BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER PARTICIPANT’S INVOLVEMENT—REMAIN THE EXCLUSIVE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OF THE COMPANY.

  • THE PARTICIPANT IS GRANTED NO RIGHTS, TITLE, OR INTEREST IN ANY IP CREATED OR CONTEMPLATED BY THE COMPANY.

  • EVEN IF THE PARTICIPANT IS NAMED AS A CO-INVENTOR IN A FUTURE PATENT APPLICATION, THEY SHALL NOT ACQUIRE ANY FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR OWNERSHIP RIGHTS UNLESS ASSIGNED UNDER A SEPARATE NOTARIZED AGREEMENT (SEE: IP ASSIGNMENT AGREEMENT).

7. INSTITUTIONAL INDEPENDENCE AND INDEMNITY

  • THE PARTICIPANT REPRESENTS THAT THEY ARE ACTING IN A PERSONAL CAPACITY, NOT ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYER, UNIVERSITY, OR RESEARCH INSTITUTION.

  • THE PARTICIPANT SHALL ENSURE THAT NO EMPLOYMENT, ENROLLMENT, OR INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT IS VIOLATED BY THEIR PARTICIPATION.

  • THE PARTICIPANT AGREES TO FULLY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY FROM ANY THIRD-PARTY CLAIMS (INCLUDING ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

8. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE

  • THE PARTICIPANT AGREES TO STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY IN PERPETUITY CONCERNING ALL MATERIALS, DISCUSSIONS, INVENTIONS, AND COLLABORATIONS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE PROGRAM.

  • THE PARTICIPANT SHALL NOT:

    • DISCLOSE PROPRIETARY KNOWLEDGE;

    • SHARE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS OR MATERIALS;

    • RECORD OR PUBLISH MEETINGS OR COMMUNICATIONS;

    • USE THE COMPANY’S CONTENT OR METHODS OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM.

BREACH OF THIS SECTION SHALL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE LEGAL ACTION AND TERMINATION OF ALL COLLABORATIVE PRIVILEGES.

9. DOCUMENTATION

  • THE COMPANY SHALL MAINTAIN WRITTEN RECORDS OF ALL COMMUNICATIONS, EMAIL THREADS, AND PROJECT MILESTONES.

  • NO AUDIO OR VIDEO RECORDINGS WILL BE MADE UNLESS MUTUALLY AGREED UPON IN WRITING.

  • THESE RECORDS SHALL SERVE AS OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION IN ANY DISPUTE OR PATENT FILING PROCESS.

10. GOVERNING LAW AND SEVERABILITY

  • ALL MATTERS RELATED TO EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, FEES, PARTICIPATION, AND THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, USA, WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAW.

  • IF ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT IS DEEMED INVALID OR UNENFORCEABLE, THE REMAINDER SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.

11. NOTARIZATION AND EXECUTION

THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE ENFORCEABLE ONLY UPON DUAL NOTARIZATION:

  1. THE PARTICIPANT MUST SIGN THIS AGREEMENT BEFORE A LICENSED NOTARY PUBLIC IN THEIR JURISDICTION AND SEND THE ORIGINAL NOTARIZED COPY TO THE COMPANY.

  2. UPON RECEIPT, THE COMPANY’S REPRESENTATIVE SHALL SIGN IN FRONT OF A LOUISIANA-LICENSED NOTARY PUBLIC, FINALIZING EXECUTION.

  3. THE DATE OF THE COMPANY’S NOTARIZATION SHALL SERVE AS THE EFFECTIVE DATE.

PARTICIPANT SECTION

FULL LEGAL NAME: ___________________________________________
 EMAIL: _________________________
 PHONE: _________________________
 ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________

SIGNATURE: ______________________________
 DATE SIGNED (BEFORE NOTARY): __________________

NOTARY PUBLIC (PARTICIPANT’S JURISDICTION):
 STATE/PROVINCE: ___________________
 COUNTRY: __________________________
 COMMISSION NO.: ___________________
 SEAL & SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________
 DATE: ______________________

COMPANY SECTION

SIGNED ON BEHALF OF SCIENCE INVESTMENTS LLC

NAME OF REPRESENTATIVE: ____________________________________
 TITLE: ____________________________________
 SIGNATURE: ______________________________
 DATE SIGNED (BEFORE NOTARY): __________________

NOTARY PUBLIC:
 COMMISSION NO.: ___________________
 SEAL & SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________
 DATE: ______________________

 

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