SAMPLE OF NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

Important Note: During the actual Computer-Based Examination, if you select “No” and confirm your choice, your session will be voided and the testing facility will be unable to reset the examination for you. You will not be entitled to a refund of your examination fee.

In order to take the Examination, all candidates must read and agree to the following provisions. Please confirm that you understand and agree to each of these provisions.

I agree that I will neither bring to nor utilize, during the Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations any equipment, device or recorded information or data that provides an unfair advantage and that is not expressly approved for use by the Universal Accreditation Board, the Universal Accreditation Department and the Examination proctor.

I understand and agree that I bear the risk of any and all damage or loss incurred to the equipment, data and supplies that are provided to me in the event that any occurrence prohibits me from completing the Examination.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Universal Accreditation Board, PRSA, the Participating Organizations (ARC, ARPPR, FPRA, MPRC, NSPRA, RCC, SHSMD, SPRF, TPRA) and any other organization or individual associated with the Examination in the event of malfunction, loss, theft, or damage to the equipment, data and supplies that are provided to me to take the written Examination. Further, I waive any rights of legal or other recourse to such organizations or individuals in the event of such loss, theft or damage.

I understand and agree that bringing any notes, electronic or written, into the Examination site or the removal of any questions or answers from the Examination site are violations of the PRSA Member Code of Ethics, to which I agree to adhere for the purpose of taking this Examination for Accreditation in Public Relations.

I understand and agree that if I read the Examination and then choose not to complete the Examination at this time, the proctor will take note of my decision and will retrieve my Examination. Further, I understand and agree that if I choose not to take the Examination at this time, I will be considered to have been admitted to the Examination and thus will not be entitled to a refund of the application fee.

I understand and agree to abide by the PRSA Member Code of Ethics. I agree to exemplify high standards of honesty and integrity by maintaining the confidentiality of the contents of this Examination, including Examination questions and my responses to those questions. I understand and agree that discovery of violations will result in immediate expulsion from the Examination, automatic failure and any liability for other penalties imposed for violation of the PRSA Member Code of Ethics.

I understand that I must maintain my Accreditation by demonstrating continuing professional development, which entails accumulating the required number of points in continuing education, professionalism or service activities every three years. I understand that I will be required to submit appropriate documentation as required to demonstrate my continuing professional development. I understand that PRSA charges an administrative fee to process this documentation.

Indicate your agreement with these provisions by clicking “YES. I AGREE”