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Informed Consent Form

A participant informed-consent form covering purpose, voluntary participation, confidentiality and contact details.

Informed Consent Form

Ethics · DOCX template

Study Information

Study title: ______________________

Researcher / Institution: ______________________

Supervisor: ______________________

Purpose of the Study

A short, plain-language description of what the study is about and why the participant has been invited.

What Participation Involves

Tasks, duration, and what data will be collected.

Voluntary Participation

Participation is voluntary. You may withdraw at any time without penalty.

Confidentiality & Data Use

How data will be anonymised, stored, used and eventually destroyed.

Risks & Benefits

Any foreseeable risks and potential benefits.

Consent Declaration

I have read and understood the above and agree to participate.

Name: __________ Signature: __________ Date: __________

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