This Agreement protects the confidential information of Bernardine Ltd, its participants, partners, and staff. It binds anyone given access to that information.
1. Parties
This Agreement is between Bernardine Ltd ("the Disclosing Party") and the participant, coach, contractor, partner, or other individual receiving confidential information ("the Receiving Party").
2. Definition of Confidential Information
"Confidential Information" means any non-public information disclosed in connection with the Programme, including: curricula, methods and frameworks; SOPs and operational materials; commercial and financial information; participant and staff personal data; and any information marked confidential or that a reasonable person would treat as confidential.
3. Obligations
- Keep Confidential Information strictly confidential.
- Use it only for the purpose for which it was disclosed.
- Do not copy, publish, or share it with any third party without written consent.
- Protect it with at least the same care used for your own confidential information.
4. Exclusions
These obligations do not apply to information that is or becomes public through no fault of the Receiving Party, was lawfully known before disclosure, or must be disclosed by law or a regulator (in which case prompt notice must be given where lawful).
5. Personal Data
Confidential Information that is personal data must also be handled in line with the Privacy Policy and the UK GDPR. Participant disclosures relating to other participants must never be repeated outside the Programme.
6. Safeguarding Override
7. Duration
The obligations continue during the engagement and for three (3) years after it ends, and indefinitely for any information that is a trade secret or personal data.
8. Return of Information
On request or on ending the engagement, the Receiving Party must return or securely destroy all Confidential Information in their possession.
9. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales.