Terms of use

Introduction :

Welcome to ResPar, a digital platform that connects Researchers with Research Assistants (Mentees), streamlining collaboration in academic and clinical research. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the ResPar Platform. By registering and participating as either a Researcher or a Research Assistant, you agree to the following:

    Section I: Terms for Research Assistants (Mentees) :

      Registration and Data Usage :

      • You may register as a Research Assistant free of charge.
      • Your personal information, including your institutional email, will be stored securely and used to send relevant research opportunities and platform updates.
      • You can unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time.

      Browsing Opportunities :

      • You can freely view available research opportunities, their descriptions, and requirements before applying.
      • Browsing is free and does not require payment.

      Application Process :

      • Before applying, you are responsible for ensuring you meet the qualifications for the research opportunity.
      • To apply, you must pay the listed fee. This payment confirms your commitment to participate if selected.

      Communication and Updates :

      • Post-application, you must regularly check platform notifications for project updates.
      • Communication with researchers may take place on the platform or external apps such as WhatsApp or Telegram if needed.
      • A Research Coordinator might be assigned to your project to monitor communication and progress.

      Participation Expectations :

      • You are expected to attend meetings, complete tasks on time, and contribute meaningfully to the research.
      • Your authorship on the final publication will be based on your contribution, as evaluated by the Research Supervisor.

      Refund Policy :

      • If you fail to fulfill your tasks or miss meetings without a valid reason, you may be removed from the project.
      • In such cases, no refund will be issued.
      • Refunds are not provided for voluntary withdrawal unless justified and approved by the platform.

      Code of Conduct :

      • Maintain professionalism and open communication.
      • You are responsible for your availability and commitment to the research project you join.

      Section II: Terms for Researchers :

        Registration and Platform Use :

        • Researchers must register using accurate information to verify their professional identity to use the platform tools (i.e. posting research opportunities).
        • As a verified researcher, you can post research opportunities and recruit mentees/ other researchers.

        Creating Research Opportunities :

        • All opportunities must include a clear description, task timeline, eligibility criteria, and expected outcomes.
        • You are expected to respond to applicants within a reasonable timeframe and participate actively throughout the project.

        Authorship and Evaluation :

        • You will be asked to provide fair feedback regarding each mentee's contribution at the end of the project.
        • Authorship levels will be determined based on these evaluations and contributions by you.

        Conduct and Responsibility :

        • You must maintain professionalism in all interactions.
        • Inappropriate behavior, negligence, or failure to fulfill responsibilities may result in removal from the platform and might got escalated to law regulations.

        Data Handling and Confidentiality :

        • All project-related data shared with you must be handled with strict confidentiality.
        • You agree not to misuse or share any private information obtained through the platform.

        General Provisions (Apply to All Users) :

          Platform Support :

          • For platform issues: 📧 support@resparlink.com | 📱 WhatsApp: +966534849963

          Platform Updates and Modifications :

          • ResPar reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time.
          • Any changes will be communicated through platform notifications. Continued use implies acceptance.

          Legal Compliance :

          • All users must comply with applicable academic and ethical standards.
          • Misconduct such as plagiarism, data falsification, or unapproved authorship will result in termination from the platform.

          Conclusion :

          By continuing to use ResPar, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

          • Thank you for being part of the ResPar community — where research collaboration becomes smarter, smoother, and more accessible.