SMALL BUSINESS STRATEGY COURSE STUDENT APPLICATION AND UNIVERSAL AND NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

Welcome and Congratulations on your first step to starting a new and exciting business! 

Congratulations on being selected to be part of the SBSC Small Business Strategy Cohort! Are you ready to Partner-Up! Well, I am very excited to be working with you and cannot wait to get started. You are about to embark on a journey Just For You!  The course is designed to help you identify what is most important and what you should know about starting and sustaining a business. 

Please be sure to carefully read and complete the entire application. Once submitted and your payment is in, you are registered! That's It. It's that simple. 

If you have any questions regarding this application or the course, please feel free to contact me via email at info@alstntec-smallbusiness.com

 

Virtual Student Participation Policy

1.       Purpose and Business Description

 The 10-Week Small Business Strategy Course (SBSC) is an online, virtual education platform designed to share small business start-up information to the general public. The course not only teaches students how to start but also how to sustain a business while exposing them to key attributes needed in order to become a successful business owner.

 2.       Student Criteria and Requirements

 a) Students will engage with the facilitator via 1) PC or laptop that has a camera so that the Facilitator and Student can see and hear each other, 2) Have access to the Internet, 3) be able to attend weekly sessions.

 b)      The Presentation topic will be business-related in nature, conducted via an online, conference bridge, and video conferencing provided by the Company.

 c)       The course lecture will be 2 to 3 hours in length. Course time may be shorter or longer depending upon the topic and the number of inquires or questions after the lecture.

 d) Students should be prepared to share information related to the topic/questions presented in the class and may include other information as appropriate. The Company will only ask questions that relate to the Participant’s business, activities, aspirations, and/or other related subjects based on the ongoing conversation during the interview process.

 e) Students shall refrain from using language or content such as to the current state of political issues, religion, war, etc as to not offend other students or prohibit them from learning.

 f)       Students will refrain from utilizing jargon, or another language that leads to the selling of products or services. However, the Company is allowing students to mention services or products directly related to the company for which they are starting up.

 g)      Students hereby give the Company to use their voice and interview recording on video conference. This also may include giving the Company permission to use their likeness, photos, or business information to place on the website or used for promotional purposes to encourage future students to join the course.

3.       Constraints/Limitations:

 Any information provided or obtained by Students during the planning and execution process of their business plan is intended to provide career and business-related education and training. Therefore, the Students agrees to enter into this Agreement to provide information based on his/her own expert knowledge and experience related to their business or career, to be best of their ability and cannot hold the Company liable for any damages for any miscommunicated information or materials given to the Company or posted on the Company’s website or magazine. This includes damages incurred by their memberships, partners, or affiliates.

4. Ownership of Intellectual Property: 

By attending this course and agreeing to the below Non-Disclosure Agreement, all Students acknowledge that all intellectual property and related materials, including any trade secrets, moral rights, goodwill, relevant registrations or applications for registration, and rights in any patent, copyright, trademark, trade dress, industrial design, and trade name (the “Intellectual Property”) that is developed or produced by the Company under this Agreement will be the sole property of the Company. The Participant will be responsible for the management and security of its own intellectual property in relation to his or her presentation, curriculum, training, seminar, and/or materials.

a) All materials received in this course shall not be duplicated or shared unlawfully without the written consent of the owners.

 5.   Cancellation or Termination of Agreement:

Students acknowledge there are no refunds given after attending two courses. Both parties have the right to cancel this agreement in writing at any time.

 6.   Conflict of Interests

 Students agree that there may be times when students have similar or general likeness listed in this agreement and that their involvement or participation may cause a potential conflict of interest with another student. However, the Parties understand that they perform similar or related services, and may engage in events similar in nature or participate in which there is a need for services for a particular client or event (e.g. workshop, private session, conference, etc.); and that is outside the scope of this agreement.  In this case, this would not be considered a conflict of interest. The Parties have agreed to make every effort to discuss whether a conflict has occurred.  If the conflict cannot be resolved, the Company has full right to revoke their participation to remedy the conflict.

 7.   Indemnification: 

EACH STUDENT AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE COMPANY, AND ITS RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, LIABILITIES, PENALTIES, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, EXPENSES, REASONABLE LEGAL FEES AND COSTS OF ANY KIND OR AMOUNT WHATSOEVER, WHICH RESULT FROM OR ARISE OUT OF ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF THE INDEMNIFYING PARTY, ITS RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, AND PERMITTED SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS THAT OCCURS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT. THIS INDEMNIFICATION WILL SURVIVE THE TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT.

I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS STUDENT PARTICIPATION POLICY

To protect new business information, each student is required to acknowledge, sign, and adhere to the below Non-Disclosure Agreement.

NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

This Nondisclosure Agreement (“Agreement") is entered into by and between ALSTNTEC, LLC and THE SMALL BUSINESS STRATEGY COURSE STUDENTS (“The Parties”) or known as the "Receiving Party and Disclosing Party"), and as signed below for the purpose of preventing the unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Personal and Business Information as defined below. The parties agree to enter into a confidential relationship with respect to the disclosure of certain proprietary and confidential personal and business information ("Confidential Personal and Business Information").

1.   Definition of Confidential Personal and Business Information. For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Personal and Business Information" shall include all information that identifies an individual or owners of their respective organization, entity, or small business, which includes an individual photograph, social security number, driver license number, name, address, telephone number, date of birth, e-mail address, records of any financial or credit institution, including any records of deposits, withdrawals, and balances of any checking and savings accounts and loans and their respective account numbers, and any personal identification number or password that would permit access to an individual’s financial accounts, employment, and pre-employment records, real and personal/business property tax statements and records, conviction records for violation of the law, and any other personally identifiable information (PII) not lawfully accessible from publicly available information. This also includes the protection of PII from the Disclosing Party’s siblings, parents, heirs, successors, affiliates, partners, clients, associates, and extended relations or partnerships. This non-disclosure extends to marketing practices that include any in this Agreement the businesses likeness, branding, social media marketing, use of name, logo, or markings; and any employees, managers, executives, business affiliates, and partners. Other related business information pertaining to The Parties’ programs and services, such as workshops, seminars, video conferences, in-person training sessions, and mentoring/consultation services; and also includes the disclosure of PII information of students, clients, customers, or business affiliates, unless publicly disclosed, is also considered confidential. The Parties shall assume that all materials and known business information whether in written form or orally are considered "Confidential".

 2.   Exclusions from Confidential Personal and Business Information. The Parties' obligations under this Agreement do not extend to information that is: (a) publicly known at the time of disclosure or subsequently becomes publicly known through no fault of The Parties; (b) discovered or created by The Parties before the disclosure; (c) learned through legitimate means other than from The Parties’ representatives; or (d) is disclosed with prior written approval.

 3.   Obligations of The Parties. The Parties shall hold and maintain the Confidential Personal and Business Information in strictest confidence for the sole and exclusive benefit of the Disclosing Party and Receiving Party. The Parties shall not, without prior written approval use for own benefit, publish, copy, scan or distribute (by way of the Internet, mobile or phone device, e.g. text, SMS, images, or printer) to otherwise disclose to others via the same, or permit the use by others for their benefit or to the detriment, any Confidential Personal Information. All Parties shall return any and all records, notes, and other written, printed, or tangible materials in its owner’s possession pertaining to Confidential Personal Information immediately.

 4.   Time Periods. The nondisclosure provisions of this Agreement shall survive the termination of this Agreement and the Parties duty to hold Confidential Personal and Business Information in confidence shall remain in effect until the Confidential Personal and Business Information becomes publicly known through no fault of the Parties or until written notice releasing a Party from this Agreement, whichever occurs first.

5.   Relationships. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to constitute either party a partner of the other party for any purpose.

6.   Severability. If a court finds any provision of this Agreement invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall be interpreted to the best effect the intent of the parties.

7.   Integration. This Agreement expresses the complete understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior proposals, agreements, representations, and understandings. This Agreement may not be amended except in a writing signed by both parties.

8.   Waiver. The failure to exercise any right provided in this Agreement shall not be a waiver of prior or subsequent rights.

9.   Refund policy: HOC has sponsored your seat in the course. Therefore, there is no refund for the student. However, HOC is entitled to a refund less an administrative course fee if dropped before Week two (2) session or can be used towards another student's seat. 

This Agreement and each party's obligations shall be binding on the representatives, assigns, and successors of such party. Each party has signed this Agreement through its authorized representative.

THANK YOU FOR COMPLETING THE SBSC STUDENT APPLICATION!

Once your application is submitted and received. you will receive a Google Classroom link to join the course. Google Classroom is required as this is where your coursework will be managed. If you have issues with accessing the classroom, please contact us at info@alstntec-smallbusiness.com