Sequencing Training Program (STP)

AGREEMENT FOR SEQUENCING AT THE DOE JOINT GENOME INSTITUTE (JGI)

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
JGI shall sequence the genetic resources provided by INSTITUTION (provider of the DNA)

2. COST
Each Party will bear its own costs and expenses associated with this Agreement. No money will be transferred to or from either Party as consideration, in whole or in part, for this Agreement.

3. PROPERTY AND MATERIALS

While every effort will be made to properly handle the material, INSTITUTION acknowledges that any material supplied by INSTITUTION may be damaged, consumed or lost. Materials (including residues and/or other contaminated material) remaining after performance of the work or analysis will be destroyed.

INSTITUTION asserts that it has either title or sufficient legal rights in the genetic resource to be provided to the JGI for sequencing.

4. SCHEDULING
INSTITUTION understands that JGI will have sole responsibility and discretion for allocating and scheduling usage of the facilities and equipment needed for or involved in the STP.

5. DATA
All DNA sequence data generated under this agreement will be available consistent with existing JGI data release policy.

6. INDEMNITY AND LIABILITY
A. General Liability - To the extent such liability, claims, or damages is caused or contributed to by the intentional or negligent act or willful misconduct of INSTITUTION or its employees or representatives during the performance of the work under this Agreement and to the extent permitted by law, USER hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless JGI and the United States Government, their officers, agents and employees from any and all liability, claims, damages, costs and expenses, including attorney fees, for injury to or death of persons, or damage to or destruction of property.
B. General Disclaimer -
THE GOVERNMENT AND JGI MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY AS TO THE CONDITIONS OF THE RESEARCH OR ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, GENERATED INFORMATION, OR PRODUCT MADE OR DEVELOPED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE OWNERSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH OR RESULTING PRODUCT; THAT THE GOODS, SERVICES, MATERIALS, PRODUCTS, PROCESSES, INFORMATION, OR DATA TO BE FURNISHED HEREUNDER WILL ACCOMPLISH INTENDED RESULTS OR ARE SAFE FOR ANY PURPOSE INCLUDING THE INTENDED PURPOSE; OR THAT ANY OF THE ABOVE WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH PRIVATELY OWNED RIGHTS OF OTHERS. NEITHER THE GOVERNMENT NOR CONTRACTOR SHALL BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ATTRIBUTED TO SUCH RESEARCH OR RESULTING PRODUCT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, GENERATED INFORMATION, OR PRODUCT MADE OR DELIVERED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

I have read and accepted these terms as a condition of participation in the Sequencing Training Program: