Strict Confidentiality Agreement for Installers

This Confidentiality Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between Skylights.co.nz (“Company”) and the undersigned Installer (“Installer”) upon the date of the Installer’s registration with the Company’s platform. This Agreement outlines the terms under which confidential information may be accessed, used, and protected.

1. Definition of Confidential Information

“Confidential Information” includes, but is not limited to:

Customer names, addresses, contact details, and service requests.
Business strategies, pricing structures, and platform operations.
Any other proprietary information marked as confidential by the Company.

Exclusions

Confidential Information does NOT include information that:

Is publicly available without breach of this Agreement.
Is independently developed by the Installer without reliance on Company data.
Is lawfully obtained from a third party without confidentiality obligations.

2. Installer’s Obligations

The Installer agrees to:

Maintain confidentiality and not disclose Confidential Information to third parties.
Use the information solely for the purpose of performing services as directed by the Company.
Implement security measures to protect Confidential Information.
Report any unauthorised access or suspected data breaches immediately.
Not circumvent the Company by using confidential leads to solicit customers outside the platform.

3. Data Security Requirements

The Installer must:

Use strong passwords and encryption when handling Company data.
Store Confidential Information only on secure devices and avoid sharing via unsecured channels.
Notify the Company within 24 hours of any suspected breach.

4. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information

Upon termination of the Installer’s relationship with the Company, or upon request:

All Confidential Information must be returned or securely destroyed within 7 days.
The Installer must provide a written certification confirming the deletion or return of data.
Backups or copies of Confidential Information must also be deleted.

5. Breach of Agreement & Consequences

The Installer acknowledges that breach of this Agreement may cause irreparable harm to the Company. In the event of a breach:

The Company may seek injunctive relief and monetary damages.
The Installer may be subject to account suspension or permanent removal from the platform.
The Installer agrees to indemnify the Company for losses resulting from unauthorised disclosures.

6. Term & Duration

Confidentiality obligations shall remain in effect for a period of 5 years following the termination of the Installer’s relationship with the Company.

7. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of New Zealand.
Any disputes shall first be resolved through mediation. If unresolved, disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of New Zealand courts.

8. Acknowledgment & Electronic Consent

By selecting the checkbox during the online registration process, the Installer acknowledges and agrees that:

They have read, understood, and accepted the terms of this Agreement.
Their electronic acceptance serves as a legally binding signature under the New Zealand Electronic Transactions Act 2002.

Electronic Consent:

By checking the “I Agree” box, the Installer confirms compliance with the terms outlined in this Agreement.