Non-Disclosure Agreement

1. Parties and Purpose

This Non-Disclosure Agreement (“NDA”) is entered into between 86Connect (“we”, “us”, or “our”) and you (the “Client” or “Disclosing Party”/“Receiving Party” as applicable). This is a mutual agreement intended to protect confidential information that may be exchanged in the course of our Study in China and Product Sourcing engagements.

By engaging with our services or sharing confidential information with us, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this NDA.

2. Definition of Confidential Information

“Confidential Information” means any non-public information disclosed by one party to the other, whether in writing, orally, or in any other form, that is reasonably understood to be confidential, including:

• Business plans, strategies, and financial information
• Product designs, specifications, and pricing
• Supplier, manufacturer, and university contacts
• Customer and student personal data
• Application documents and supporting materials
• Source code, technical data, and proprietary processes
• Any information marked or identified as confidential

3. Obligations of the Receiving Party

The Receiving Party agrees to:

• Use Confidential Information solely for the purpose of the engagement
• Protect it with at least the same degree of care used for its own confidential information
• Not disclose it to any third party without prior written consent
• Limit access to employees and authorized agents on a need-to-know basis
• Not use it for any purpose outside the scope of the engagement

4. Exclusions

Confidential Information does not include information that:

• Is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the Receiving Party
• Was lawfully in the Receiving Party’s possession before disclosure
• Is independently developed without use of or reference to the Confidential Information
• Is rightfully received from a third party without a breach of confidentiality

5. Permitted Disclosures

The Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information where required by law, regulation, or court order, provided that it gives reasonable prior notice to the Disclosing Party (where legally permitted) and cooperates in seeking protective orders to limit disclosure.

6. Data Protection

Where Confidential Information includes personal data, both parties agree to handle it in accordance with applicable data protection laws and our Data Processing Agreement and Privacy Policy.

7. Term and Survival

This NDA is effective from the date Confidential Information is first shared and remains in force for the duration of the engagement. The confidentiality obligations survive termination of the engagement for a period of five (5) years, except for trade secrets, which remain protected for as long as they qualify as trade secrets under applicable law.

8. Return or Destruction of Information

Upon written request or termination of the engagement, the Receiving Party will, at the Disclosing Party’s option, return or destroy all Confidential Information in its possession, including copies, and certify such destruction in writing where requested. Retention required by law, regulation, or automated backup systems is permitted, provided the retained information remains subject to this NDA.

9. No License or Warranty

No license or ownership rights to Confidential Information are granted under this NDA, express or implied. All Confidential Information is provided “as is”, and the Disclosing Party makes no warranties regarding its accuracy or completeness.

10. Remedies

The parties acknowledge that unauthorized disclosure of Confidential Information may cause irreparable harm for which monetary damages may be inadequate. The Disclosing Party may seek injunctive relief and other equitable remedies in addition to any other available remedies.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This NDA is governed by the laws of the People’s Republic of China. Disputes shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation and, if unresolved within 30 days, submitted to arbitration in Beijing, China under the rules of the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC).

12. General Provisions

• This NDA is governed by our Terms of Service, which are incorporated by reference
• No waiver of any provision is effective unless in writing
• If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in full force
• This NDA may be updated from time to time; material changes will be posted with an updated “Last updated” date

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this NDA or wish to request a signed copy for a specific engagement, please contact us:

• Email: beijingbridgepath@gmail.com
• Phone: +86 176 1153 3296