All participants of the London Metropolitan University Student Project Program must read and abide by the Riipen terms and conditions listed below. Both participants and employers must agree to these conditions in order to join the LMU Student Project Program on the Riipen platform.
Employer/Company Requirements
Eligibility
I attest that I am either a not-for-profit organisation, public sector organisation (including post-secondary institutions), or private sector employer.
I attest that my organisation is a registered business or charity with a valid registration number (e.g., Companies House or Charity Commission).
I acknowledge that as a condition of this partnership, I must provide documented proof of being a registered business or organisation. This may include, but is not limited to, a Companies House registration, charity number, articles of association, or other relevant documentation issued by the appropriate authorities.
I understand and attest that neither the organisation nor I can charge participants any form of payment to participate in the project and shall not directly profit from their participation.
Project Requirements
I understand that I must define the project scope up-front to the best of my ability, limiting changes once participants are approved for the project.
I understand that I must be available for a discussion with the LMU Student Project Program team to initiate the relationship and confirm that the project scope is an appropriate fit for the program.
I understand that the project timelines must align with the LMU Student Project Program schedule. If the project end date must change, the participants must notify the LMU team at least five business days prior to the current end date recorded in the platform.
Employer projects must be completed within the timeframe specified for the program cohort. Participant and employer exit surveys and employer feedback must also be submitted within two weeks of project completion.
I understand I will be matched with a team of LMU students to work on my project. All participants must come through the Riipen platform under the LMU Student Project Program. Participants cannot be invited directly by the employer.
I understand that I must provide a project that requires no more than stated hours of work per participant. If more than the stated number of hours of work is required, the participants will not be able to complete the project under this program.
I understand that as the employer, I must make a good faith effort to ensure that the project allows each participant sufficient opportunity to meet their learning objectives.
I understand that I must provide ongoing mentorship and guidance to the participants who are working on my project(s), be responsive to their questions, and check in on progress to help ensure a good result.
Upon completion of the project, I will confirm with the LMU team that each participant has completed their expected hours of work by providing comprehensive feedback on the platform.
I acknowledge that participation in this program requires a commitment to completing feedback surveys, and failure to do so may result in my inability to post new projects.
Respectful Behavior Agreement and Consequences
I understand and agree that:
I must conduct myself with respect and professionalism toward others at all times while using this service. This includes refraining from harassment, discrimination, hate speech, threats, or any form of abusive behaviour that would be considered hateful, religiously, racially, or ethnically offensive, or that is otherwise inappropriate or disrespectful at Riipen’s discretion.
Violation of the above conduct may result in immediate removal, suspension, or termination of my service without prior notice.
The LMU Student Project Program team reserves the right to determine, at their discretion, what constitutes a violation of respectful behaviour in line with Riipen’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Any decision made by Riipen regarding the termination of my participation due to a violation of this agreement is final and binding.
I am solely responsible for my actions and behaviours while using this service, and I understand that I must adhere to this agreement to continue using the service.
Participant Requirements
Eligibility
I confirm that I am an LMU student participating in the Student Project Program.
I have met the academic requirements necessary to participate in this employer project.
I understand that I must complete all required program documentation and submit my final deliverables to the employer through the Riipen platform.
I will complete all program surveys by the specified deadlines.
Project Requirements
I understand that only projects approved by the LMU Student Project Program team and accessed through the Riipen platform are eligible for completion under this program.
I must be confirmed and added to a project team before the start date and must track progress through the Riipen platform from start to finish.
I understand that I must complete the agreed hours of work within the program schedule on a timetable agreed by my participant team and the employer.
I must communicate with the employer before and during the project to fully understand the project scope and ensure that the work is on track.
Project timelines must align with the LMU Student Project Program schedule. Participant exit surveys and employer feedback must also be submitted within two weeks of project completion.
I acknowledge that I am required to upload the final project deliverables to the employer via the Riipen platform before the project end date.
Respectful Behavior Agreement and Consequences
I understand and agree that:
I must conduct myself with respect and professionalism toward others at all times while participating in the LMU Student Project Program. This includes refraining from harassment, discrimination, hate speech, threats, or any form of abusive behaviour.
Violation of the above conduct may result in immediate removal, suspension, or termination of participation in the program without prior notice.
The LMU Student Project Program team reserves the right to determine, at their discretion, what constitutes a violation of respectful behaviour in line with Riipen’s Acceptable Use Policy.
Any decision made by Riipen regarding the termination of my participation due to a violation of this agreement is final and binding.
I am solely responsible for my actions and behaviours while using this service.
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