Memorandum of Understanding V1.0 - 20241030

THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING contains the HEADS OF TERMS (“HOT”) for a proposed consulting services agreement and is dated and signed the day of

BY:

(1) Creative Powr, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered in England and Wales under charity number 1205754, whose registered office is at 6 William Street, Rugby, CV21 3HA (“the Consultant”)

and

(2) <> [a charity registered in <country name> under number <> whose registered office is at] OR [of] <> (“Client”)

  1. Definitions In this HOT, the following expressions have the following meanings: “Consulting Services Agreement” means the agreement described in Clause 3 and referred to in Clause 2 of this HOT; “Detailed Terms” means all of the fully detailed terms, conditions, and other matters to be set out in the Consulting Services Agreement, including the definitive version of the Commercial Terms if and when they are agreed and set out in the Consulting Services Agreement; “Commercial Terms” means those terms for the Consulting Services Agreement which are set out in sub-Clause 4 of this HOT being those terms which the Parties hereby agree in principle. The definitive version of those terms, if and when agreed, will be included amongst the Detailed Terms in the Consulting Services Agreement; and “Party” means either of the parties to this HOT.

  2. Purpose and Status of this HOT 2.1 Except for Clause 6 (which will be legally binding on the Parties), this HOT is not intended to be, and will not be, legally binding on the Parties. 2.2 The Parties have discussed and agreed the Commercial Terms in principle, but they have not yet drafted and agreed the definitive version of the Commercial Terms and they have yet to fully discuss, negotiate, draft, and agree all of the other Detailed Terms. 2.3 The Parties intend that, after the date of this HOT, they will fully discuss, negotiate, draft, and agree all of the Detailed Terms, and will sign a full written agreement as a Consulting Services Agreement containing those Detailed Terms, and that, save for Clause 5 of this HOT, only if and when a Consulting Services Agreement comes into existence which states that it is legally binding on the Parties will there be any agreement between them relating to any consulting services arrangements between them which is legally binding on them as a contract. 2.4 The Parties agree and accept that, save as agreed in Clause 6 of this HOT, no oral or written statement or representation (negligent or otherwise), and no warranty, promise, understanding or agreement (whether before, on, or after the date of this HOT), shall be of any effect in relation to the proposed consulting services arrangements unless and until it is agreed and included as an express term of the Consulting Services Agreement.

  3. Consulting Services Agreement The Consulting Services Agreement will be a full written signed consulting services agreement between the Parties whereby Client will appoint Creative Powr as a consultant of Client on the Detailed Terms. The Consulting Services Agreement will contain all of, and the only, terms, conditions, working arrangements, understandings, and other matters governing, forming, and relating to such consulting services arrangements between the Parties.

  4. Commercial Terms The following Commercial Terms are agreed in principle, and the definitive version of them will form part of the Detailed Terms of the Consulting Services Agreement: 4.1 The appointment of Creative Powr under the Consulting Services Agreement will commence on <>. 4.2 The period of the appointment under the Consulting Services Agreement will be from that date and will continue [until terminated pursuant to the terms of the Consulting Services Agreement;] OR [until the [Work] [Project] [Assignment] is complete] OR [for <>] subject to any earlier termination provided by the Consulting Services Agreement. 4.3 The expertise of Creative Powr is as follows: providing innovative AI solutions, digital transformation services, marketing campaigns, onboarding protocols, and community-centric digital platforms for charities. 4.4 The [Work] [Project] [Assignment] to be undertaken by Creative Powr is set out in the Schedule to this HOT. 4.5 The responsibilities of Creative Powr in relation to the [Work] [Project] [Assignment] are as follows: <>. 4.6 Creative Powr will provide the consulting services on a pro bono basis, with no remuneration payable by the Client. 4.6.2 [A retainer will not be payable.] 4.9 [The Client will not reimburse any of Creative Powr’s expenses.] 4.10 Creative Powr is an independent contractor and will accordingly be responsible for any relevant tax obligations related to its activities. 4.11 [Creative Powr [may] [must] purchase from or through the Client [all] [any] goods or materials required by it for carrying out the [Work] [Project] [Assignment] under the Consulting Services Agreement [except where the Client is unable to supply or arrange supply of any particular goods or materials in any instance] OR [except where Creative Powr is able to obtain them elsewhere at a lower cost]. 4.12 The reporting obligations of Creative Powr will be as follows: <<describe frequency, contents etc.>>. Creative Powr will provide its reports [monthly] [quarterly] [half yearly] to the Client within <> after the end of the reporting period. 4.13 [Creative Powr should evaluate whether professional indemnity cover is necessary, and if so, determine an appropriate level of cover considering the nature of the services and the non-profit context.] 4.14 [Creative Powr will not provide a warranty or indemnity for third-party claims. Creative Powr shall not be liable for any claims, damages, or losses arising out of or in connection with the services provided on a pro bono basis. The Client agrees to indemnify and hold Creative Powr harmless from any such claims, except in the case of gross negligence or willful misconduct by Creative Powr.] OR [for each event]. The warranty and indemnity will not apply to any amount attributable to default or negligence of the Client.] The warranty and indemnity will not apply to any amount attributable to default or negligence of the Client.] 4.15 [Creative Powr will not provide a warranty or indemnity for non/poor performance. Creative Powr will use reasonable efforts to provide the services to the best of its ability, but shall not be liable for any damages or losses except in the case of gross negligence or willful misconduct.] OR [for each instance]. 4.16 [Any intellectual property rights arising from the [Work] [Project] [Assignment] carried out by Creative Powr under the Consulting Services Agreement will vest in Creative Powr [Client] [but a licence under those rights to use the [Work] [Project] [Assignment] will be granted by the Consulting Services Agreement to the [Consultant] [Client] [subject to the following conditions and limitations: <>]].] 4.17 Creative Powr will [not] have access to the Client’s premises [on the following basis: <>.] 4.18 [If Creative Powr fails [substantially] [in any [material] respect] to perform any of its [material] obligations: 4.18.1 [the Client may terminate the Consulting Services Agreement;] 4.18.2 [<>.]] 4.19 On termination of the Consulting Services Agreement: 4.19.1 [The confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations under the Consulting Services Agreement will [not] remain effective [for a further period of <>].] 4.19.2 [Creative Powr] [and] [the Client] agree to respect each other’s staff and avoid direct recruitment efforts during the period of the Consulting Services Agreement, while promoting a spirit of collaboration and resource-sharing typical of the non-profit sector. after the end of the Consulting Services Agreement.] 4.20 EITHER [All of the obligations of Creative Powr must be carried out by one or more employees or officers of Creative Powr] OR [All of the obligations of Creative Powr must be carried out by the employee[s] [and] [officer[s]] of Creative Powr whose names are <<insert name[s]>>] and not by any other individual[s] or company[y][ies] except with the prior consent of the Client in response to Creative Powr’s written proposal to engage one or more named individual[s] or company[y][ies]. For this purpose, where it proposes any individual[s], Creative Powr shall state either that the person in each case is an employee or is instead a subcontractor of Creative Powr. Where Creative Powr gives such proposal to the Client, the Client may not unreasonably refuse, withhold or delay such consent. 4.21 The Consulting Services Agreement will [not] be assignable by the Client [only with the prior consent of Creative Powr]. The Consulting Services Agreement will [not] be assignable by Creative Powr [only with the prior consent of the Client]. [Prior notice of intention to assign of [at least] <> must be given by the Client to Creative Powr.]

  5. Ongoing Discussion and Negotiations 5.1 The Parties will not have any legal obligation to continue or complete their discussions or negotiations, or to agree, produce, or sign any Consulting Services Agreement. 5.2 Nevertheless, but without any legal obligation to do so, the Parties intend in good faith to conduct discussions and sign a Consulting Services Agreement as soon as reasonably possible. 5.3 Either Party may, by giving written notice to the other, at any time and for any or no reason, and without incurring liability to the other, terminate their discussions or negotiations relating to a consulting services agreement between them, and, except for Clause 6 below, this HOT shall thereupon cease. 5.4 If a Consulting Services Agreement is entered into, it will supersede and replace this HOT but, unless and until then, this HOT shall stand, subject to Clause 5.3.

  6. Confidentiality 6.1 Each Party (“the First Party”) undertakes to the Other Party that in consideration of the Other Party providing or making available to the First Party any confidential information or material concerning the business, affairs, customers, clients, or suppliers of the Other Party which is or might be relevant to a consulting services agreement between the Parties (“Confidential Information”), the First Party shall not use or disclose that Confidential Information for any purpose other than for the evaluation, discussion, or negotiation of a consulting services agreement with the Other Party or the recording of it in a Consulting Services Agreement. 6.2 Neither Party is legally obliged to supply or make available to the Other Party any Confidential Information. However, in connection with their discussions and negotiations relating to a proposed Consulting Services Agreement, the Parties anticipate that they will supply or make available Confidential Information to each other. 6.3 Neither Party shall in any circumstances have any liability to the Other Party for any inaccuracies or incompleteness in any Confidential Information that it supplies or makes available to the Other Party. 6.4 If at any time either Party requests the Other Party to return any Confidential Information provided or made available by it to the Other Party, the Other Party shall do so promptly and it shall also destroy any copies it has made of the same. 6.5 Each Party acknowledges and agrees that damages alone would be an inadequate remedy for any breach of this Clause 6, and that an injunction, specific performance, or other equitable relief, should be awarded against the defaulting Party in the event of threatened or actual breach by it of this Clause 6 without prejudice to any other rights or remedies that either Party may have in relation to such threatened or actual breach. 6.6 In this Clause 6 6.6.1 “Data Protection Legislation” means all applicable legislation in force from time to time in the United Kingdom applicable to data protection and privacy including, but not limited to, the UK GDPR (the retained EU law version of the General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679), as it forms part of the law of England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland by virtue of section 3 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018); the Data Protection Act 2018 (and regulations made thereunder); and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 as amended; 6.6.2 “personal data” means personal data as defined in the Data Protection Legislation. 6.7 If in connection with this HOT either Party (“First Party”) collects, holds or otherwise processes any personal data then First Party undertakes to the other Party (“Other Party”) to do so only: 6.7.1 for the purpose of this HOT and discussion, negotiation, drafting, and agreement on the Detailed Terms, and entering into the Consulting Services Agreement; 6.7.2 in accordance with the provisions of Data Protection Legislation and the rights under the Data Protection Legislation of the Other Party and the rights under the Data Protection Legislation of any third party; 6.7.3 in accordance with the First Party’s Privacy Notice. A copy of each Party’s Privacy Notice [is attached in the Schedule to this HOT][is available on request] [has been provided to the Other Party on or before the date of this HOT]. 6.8 Any personal data to be shared by the First Party with the Other Party in connection with this HOT shall be shared only in accordance with the terms of a Data Sharing Agreement entered into by the Parties before any such sharing occurs.

  7. Law and Jurisdiction 7.1 This HOT, and the discussions and negotiations between the Parties in connection with a proposed Consulting Services Agreement, and all disputes or claims arising out of or in connection with this HOT or the proposed or actual Consulting Services Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of England and Wales. 7.2 [Subject to Clause 7.3, any dispute, controversy, proceedings or claim between the Parties relating to this HOT or the proposed or actual Consulting Services Agreement shall fall within the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.] 7.3 [Any dispute, controversy, proceedings or claim between the Parties relating to this HOT or the proposed or actual Consulting Services Agreement is to be dealt with by means of [alternative dispute resolution] [and/or] [arbitration] as follows: <<set out provisions establishing details of alternative dispute resolution and/or arbitration>>.]

SCHEDULE The [Work] [Project] [Assignment] referred to in Clause 4.4 is as follows: <>

SCHEDULE Attach a copy of each Party’s Privacy Notice as referenced in Clause 6.7.3

EITHER [SIGNED on the above date for and on behalf of [<>]: By <>


Authorised Signature] OR [SIGNED on the above date by <>


Signature]

AND

SIGNED on the above date for and on behalf of Creative Powr: By Elliot Charles, Founder and Trustee


Authorised Signature

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Creative Powr (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. We process your personal data based on specific legal bases under the UK GDPR, such as your consent, the performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, or our legitimate interests. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website at https://creativepowr.com (“Our Site”). We are registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with the UK Charity Commission, charity number 1205754. By using Our Site, you agree to the collection and use of your personal data as described in this policy.

Information About Us

Our Site is owned and operated by Creative Powr, a UK-registered charity (CIO).

Registered address: 6 William Street, Rugby, CV21 3HA, England

Data Protection Officer: Our Data Protection Officer is Elliot Charles, and can be contacted via:

Email address: dpo@creativepowr.com

Telephone number: +44 121 828 8693

Postal address: 6 William Street, Rugby, CV21 3HA, England

What Does This Policy Cover?

This Privacy Policy applies to your use of Our Site. Please note that Our Site may contain links to other websites, and we have no control over how your data is collected, stored, or used by those websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

What Is Personal Data?

Personal data is defined by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 as any information relating to an identifiable person who can be directly or indirectly identified, particularly by reference to an identifier. This includes, but is not limited to, information such as your name, contact details, identification numbers, and electronic location data.

What Are Your Rights?

Under the Data Protection Legislation, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Right to be informed: You have the right to be informed about how we collect and use your personal data. This Privacy Policy aims to provide you with all necessary information.
  2. Right to access: You can request details of your personal data that we hold.
  3. Right to rectification: If any personal data we hold is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to have it corrected.
  4. Right to erasure: You may request that we delete or dispose of any personal data we hold about you.
  5. Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request restrictions on the processing of your personal data.
  6. Right to object: You can object to us processing your personal data for particular purposes.
  7. Right to data portability: You have the right to request a copy of your personal data to use with another service or business.
  8. Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling: We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided above. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe that we have not handled your data in accordance with the law.

What Personal Data Do We Collect?

We collect personal data that you provide to us directly, such as when you contact us via email. This may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.

We also collect certain information automatically when you visit Our Site, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and other non-personal information about your device. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect this data, and you can manage your preferences regarding cookies through your browser settings or our cookie management tool. This data helps us to improve the functionality and user experience of Our Site.

How Do We Use Your Personal Data?

  • Your personal data will be used for the following purposes:
  • To communicate with you in response to inquiries you send us.
  • To improve our services and website functionality.
  • To send you information about our activities and updates, if you have opted in to receive such communications.
  • To analyse user interactions and trends to enhance user experience and site performance.
  • To ensure compliance with our legal obligations.
  • To ensure the proper technical functioning of Our Site.
  • To comply with legal obligations.
  • We will always ensure that we have a lawful basis for using your personal data, which may include your consent, compliance with legal obligations, or our legitimate interests in the proper functioning of Our Site.

How and Where Do We Store Your Data?

We will only store your personal data within the United Kingdom, ensuring it is protected under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

We take the security of your personal data very seriously and implement appropriate measures to safeguard it. These include limiting access to your personal data to those employees, agents, contractors, and other third parties with a legitimate need to know and ensuring that they are subject to confidentiality obligations.

Do We Share Your Personal Data?

We do not share your personal data with third parties except as required by law or to fulfill our charitable purposes, such as storing data on secure email and web hosting servers.

In the event that we sell, transfer, or merge parts of our organisation or assets, your personal data may be transferred to third parties. The new owner of our organisation will only use your personal data as set out in this Privacy Policy.

How Can You Access Your Personal Data?

If you wish to know what personal data we hold about you, you may make a subject access request. Please contact us using the details provided above. We will respond to your request within one month, or inform you if more time is needed.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or our practices. Any changes will be posted on Our Site, and you will be deemed to have accepted the updated terms on your first use of Our Site following the changes.

Last updated: 11 October 2024

For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us at general.enquiries@creativepowr.com.

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