Laboratory Confidentiality Agreement

This Confidentiality Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by and between:

Laboratory Name:

Address:

Representative:

(hereinafter referred to as "Laboratory")

and

Employee/Student/Visitor Name:

Position/Role:

(hereinafter referred to as "Recipient")

Effective Date:

1. Definition of Confidential Information

For the purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" includes, but is not limited to, all proprietary data, samples, protocols, results, records, technical know-how, and all other non-public information obtained by the Recipient during their engagement or visit to the Laboratory.

2. Obligations of Recipient

The Recipient agrees to hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence, not to disclose or use such information for any purpose other than that which is expressly permitted by the Laboratory, and to take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized access.

3. Exclusions

Confidential Information shall not include information that is or becomes publicly available, is lawfully obtained from other sources, or is already known to the Recipient prior to disclosure by the Laboratory.

4. Return of Materials

Upon termination of their relationship with the Laboratory, the Recipient agrees to return all materials, documents, and any copies containing Confidential Information to the Laboratory.

5. Term

This Agreement and Recipient’s duty to hold Confidential Information in confidence remain in effect for a period of years after the termination of their relationship with the Laboratory.

6. General Provisions

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties regarding Confidential Information. Amendments must be in writing and signed by both parties.