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I. Indemnification: Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold the other party, its affiliates and their
respective trustees, directors, officers, employees, students, contractors, subcontractors, and agents
(collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) harmless from and against any and all liabilities, suits, actions,
claims, demands, damages, losses, expenses, and costs of every kind and character (including, without
limitation, reasonable attorney fees court costs, and expert witness fees) suffered or incurred by, or
asserted or imposed against the party seeking indemnification (or its Indemnified Parties) to the extent
resulting from, connected with, or arising out of any negligent or wrongful act or omission by the
indemnifying party (or its Indemnified Parties).
J. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): The parties agree to comply with
applicable federal laws and regulations governing the use and/or disclosure of individually identifiable
health information. Site shall provide students with appropriate training regarding patient privacy and
confidentiality. Such training shall satisfy the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of
1996 and related regulations. The University covenants that all students will attend the Sites mandatory
HIPAA training, as required.
III. MUTUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
A. Duration of Agreement: This agreement shall commence with the beginning of the academic year,
or at another mutually agreeable date, and shall be considered renewed from academic
year to academic year unless either party seeks to terminate this agreement.
B. Termination of Agreement: The University and/or the Site may terminate this agreement, for any reason,
by giving the other party written notice thirty (30) days prior to the effective date thereof.
C. Modification of Agreement: All modifications, waivers, or alterations to this agreement must be
approved in writing by both parties.
D. Interpretation of the Agreement: This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
E. Relationship of Parties: The University and the Site shall be considered independent contractors to one
another. This agreement shall not create a partnership, joint venture, or association between the
University, any of its students, and the Site.
F. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement shall be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be invalid, or the parties determine any provision to be in conflict with any applicable federal, state or
local law or regulation, then the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall be unaffected thereby and
shall remain in full force and effect.
G. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination: The parties agree to comply with all applicable
Federal, state and local laws, University policies, rules, and regulations which provide educational and
employment opportunities to all persons, regardless of their economic or social status. The parties will
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy,
gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran
status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local
laws.
H. Objections of Conscience: The parties agree that no student or faculty of the University will be required
to participate in any procedure which is contrary to his or her religion or conscience. It is understood
that means that students may not be able to participate in clinic areas where full options are discussed.
