Non-Disclosure Policy - EIM Skip To Content

Appropriate Use and Non-Disclosure Policy 

A. Evidence In Motion, LLC (EIM) will share proprietary information with Students as part of their educational program that consists of intellectual property, course content and support materials. This policy covers the appropriate use of this content and the non-disclosure terms set forth between the Student and EIM. 

B. Appropriate use 

  1. Any course materials, including but not limited to: 

                a. Course descriptions and syllabi 

                b. Content supplied by EIM, its faculty or representatives for educational purposes including but not limited to: 

      1. Course materials of a written nature regardless of their means of dissemination. This includes but is not limited to EIM supplied manuals, books, notes or related items. 
      2. Any audio or visual or combination representations thereof in the course of providing the course, courses or program enumerated in this document, or in the process of providing such educational or motivational content. In addition no one may electronically record by any means, or cause to be recorded by any means, any material presented by EIM or any of its representatives, including live events, in the course of pursuing your educational goals. 
      3. Any digital access including urls, links, digital files, LMS content or structure, email attachments or any other digital items provided for the purpose of education or motivation 
  1. Such materials as described in B.1. are considered the property of EIM and are intended for the sole use of you, the student, as certified by signature to this document in your pursuit of the stated educational goal or program.

C. Definition of Confidential Information. 

  1. For purposes of this Policy, “Confidential Information” means any information or material which is proprietary to EIM, whenever and however disclosed, in any manner, whether verbally, electronically, visually, or in written or other tangible form, including, but not limited to: web-based video presentations, PowerPoint presentations, course syllabi, examinations, case studies, lab manuals, and any other information that should reasonably be recognized as confidential information of EIM.
  2. Confidential Information need not be novel, unique, patentable, copyrightable or constitute a trade secret in order to be designated Confidential Information.
  3. The Student acknowledges that the Confidential Information is proprietary to EIM, has been developed and obtained through great efforts by EIM, and that EIM regards all of its course material as trade secrets to which the Student is provided limited access in accordance with this document. 

D. Protection of Confidential Information. During the program, EIM will disclose Confidential Information to the Student as part of the educational curriculum. The Student understands and acknowledges that this Confidential Information has been developed or obtained by EIM through the investment of significant time, effort and expense, and that the Confidential Information is a valuable, special and unique asset to EIM used in the delivery of physical therapy education and training, and needs to be protected from improper disclosure. In consideration for the receipt by the Student of the Confidential Information, the Student agrees as follows: 

  1. No Disclosure. The Student will hold the Confidential Information in confidence and will not disclose the Confidential Information to any person or entity without the prior written consent of EIM. 
  2. No Copying/Modifying. The Student will not copy or modify any Confidential Information without the prior written consent of EIM. 
  3. Unauthorized Use. The Student shall notify and advise EIM immediately if the Student becomes aware of any possible unauthorized reproduction, modification, disclosure or use of the Confidential Information, and will cooperate with EIM in any proceeding against any third parties necessary to protect EIM’s rights with respect to the Confidential Information. 

E. Unauthorized Disclosure of Information. If it appears that the Student has disclosed, reproduced, or used Confidential Information in violation of this Policy, EIM shall be entitled to an injunction or other remedies to restrain the Student from disclosing the Confidential Information in whole or in part. 

F. Limited License to Use. The Student shall not acquire any intellectual property rights under this Policy except the limited use of Confidential Information for personal professional physical therapy education. The Student acknowledges that, as between EIM and the Student, the Confidential Information and all related copyrights and other intellectual property rights, are the property of EIM, even if suggestions, comments, and/or ideas made by the Student are incorporated into the Confidential Information or related materials. 

G. Term & Termination. The terms and conditions under this Policy shall take effect on the date set forth in the Student Letter of Agreement with EIM (paragraph A), continue for the duration of the Student’s program, and remain in effect for three (3) years following graduation or withdrawal from the program.