Protocol for Collaboration Agreements with Appleton Private University

Objective:

To establish a clear and transparent framework that governs the process of formalizing collaboration agreements between Appleton Private University and third parties, ensuring legal certainty and compliance with best practices.

1. Legal Entity:

• Identification: Any entity wishing to establish a collaboration agreement with Appleton Private University must prove its legal status by presenting the corresponding official documentation (articles of incorporation, bylaws, etc.).
• Representation: The person or persons who have legal representation of the entity and who are authorized to sign agreements on its behalf must be clearly identified.
• Capacity: The legal capacity of the entity to enter into the type of collaboration agreement proposed must be accredited.

2. Negotiation and Signing Process:

• Formal Proposal: The interested entity must submit a formal written proposal detailing the purpose of the agreement, the activities to be carried out, the duration, the resources involved, and the responsibilities of each party.
• Evaluation: Appleton Private University will evaluate the proposal, considering its alignment with the institution's mission, vision, and values, as well as its feasibility and potential impact.
• Negotiation: Both parties will negotiate the terms of the agreement, seeking a balance between the interests and objectives of each.
• Draft: A draft agreement will be prepared reflecting the agreed terms, which will be reviewed and approved by the legal departments of both parties.
• Signature: The agreement will be signed by the legal representatives of both parties, in original and duplicate.

3. Signing Authority:

• Legal Representatives: Collaboration agreements will be signed by the Rector of Appleton Private University or by the person to whom he expressly delegates.
• Delegation: The delegation of powers must be in writing and must specify its scope.
• Verification: Appleton Private University reserves the right to verify the validity of the signing authority of the representatives of the other party.

4. Confidentiality:

• Confidential Information: Both parties agree to maintain the confidentiality of the information exchanged during the negotiation and execution of the agreement.
• Confidentiality Clause: The collaboration agreement will include a confidentiality clause that regulates the treatment of sensitive information.

5. Regulatory Compliance:

• Applicable Law: The collaboration agreement will be governed by Spanish law.
• Jurisdiction: Any dispute arising in connection with the agreement will be submitted to the competent courts of Sabadell, Spain.

6. Amendments:

• Mutual Agreement: Any amendment to the collaboration agreement must be made in writing and with the express consent of both parties.

7. Entry into Force:

• Formalization: The collaboration agreement will enter into force on the date of its signature by both parties.