Model agreement between the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya and the company
xxx to govern the sponsorship of the project xxx
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITAT POLITÈCNICA DE CATALUNYA AND
THE COMPANY XXX TO GOVERN THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE PROJECT XXX
Barcelona, [date]
BY AND BETWEEN
Of the one part, Professor Enric Fossas Colet, rector of the Universitat Politècnica de
Catalunya (hereinafter the UPC), which is the holder of tax identification number (NIF) Q0818003-F, and whose registered address is at Jordi Girona, 31 in Barcelona, who acts on
behalf of the University by virtue of the provisions of Article 20 of Organic Law 6/2001, of 21
December, on Universities, and Article 67 of the Statutes of the Universitat Politècnica de
Catalunya, approved by Government Resolution GOV/43/2012, of 29 May (Official Gazette
of the Government of Government No 6140, 01-06-2012), and pursuant to his appointment
by Decree 257/2013, of 26 November, of the Government of Catalonia.
And of the other part, Mr/Ms .......................... (director, manager, administrator, chairperson)
of the company ........................, acting on its behalf by virtue of (details of the power of
attorney, deed of appointment, relevant article of the entity’s statutes, etc), whose registered
address is at (street address, town/city and postcode), and which is the holder of tax
identification number .....................
The parties hereto mutually acknowledge each other’s legal capacity to enter into this
agreement and bind the respective entities they represent.
RECITALS
1. Whereas the UPC is an institution governed by public law, with independent legal
personality and its own assets, which provides the public service of higher education
through research, teaching and study, primarily in the fields of engineering, architecture and
science. Based on intellectual rigour, critical thinking, interdisciplinarity, innovation and
entrepreneurship, the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya provides people with knowledge,
professional competencies, capabilities, skills and values that enable them to tackle the
current and future challenges of our society over the course of their lives while seeking to
achieve a more just society.
2.
A paragraph on the unit directly involved in the sponsorship arrangement, its mission and
objectives, and any other details related to the object of the agreement must be included.
This paragraph should give a reasoned justification of the suitability of the sponsorship
arrangement.
3. Whereas the company XXX
This paragraph should provide a brief description of the company’s mission, identifying the
key business areas in which it operates, and indicating how the company is likely to benefit
from its involvement in the project sponsored. If the company has previously collaborated
with the unit carrying out the project, this should also be mentioned.
4. XXX has expressed its intention to sponsor the project XXX. Now, therefore, the parties,
recognising each other’s capacity to enter into contracts and be bound by their terms, freely
enter into this collaboration agreement and
AGREE AS FOLLOWS
1. Object of the agreement
The object of this agreement is to govern a sponsorship arrangement for project XXX. The
UPC therefore recognises XXX as a sponsor of the said project.
2. Execution
XXX shall sponsor the project XXX by providing a financial contribution of xxxxxxxx euros
plus applicable VAT.
This sum shall be paid upon presentation of the corresponding invoice by the UPC.
The sponsorship is non-exclusive: the UPC may enter into other sponsorship arrangements
or collaborations with other companies.
3. Dissemination
The UPC agrees to collaborate in publicising the sponsor’s involvement in the project XXX
by means of the following actions:
(...)
Indicate the main dissemination activities planned.
In the case of events for which there are a number of sponsors, the order of appearance of
sponsors shall be determined exclusively by the UPC.
The sponsor may use the name of the UPC only when reference is made to its role as a
sponsor of the project XXX, and only during the term of this agreement.
4. Use of the UPC’s image
Whenever, as a consequence of this agreement and in application of its provisions, the
company deems it necessary to make use of the UPC’s logos, it shall request the prior
authorisation of the University through its Communications Service, specifying the format –
whether print, electronic, or any other medium – and the type of use requested.
Authorisation shall be given in writing in all cases and shall specify the use or uses covered
and the period during which the authorisation will remain valid, which in no case shall
exceed the term of this agreement.
5. Transparency
According to the Article 8 b) of the “Transparency, access to public information and good
governance, Law 19/2013 of 9 December” (published in BOE No. 295 of 10.12.2013) and
the Article 14 of the “Transparency, access to public information and good governance, Law
19/2014 of 29 November” (DOGC No.6780 of 31.12.2014), the UPC will publish the
information on the signatory parts, object, validity, obligations assumed by the parties,
including the economic conditions and changes that arise in future, referred to this
Collaboration Agreement.
6. Term of the agreement
This agreement shall enter into force on the date on which it is signed by the parties and
shall have a term of xxx .....
7. Grounds for termination
The breach of any of the provisions of this agreement shall constitute grounds for its
termination.
8. Amendment of the agreement
Any amendment of this agreement shall require the approval of both parties, in writing and
the resulting documents shall be added to this agreement as annexes.
9. Jurisdiction
Before taking any legal action against the University, the other party must lodge a complaint
through administrative channels, as provided in Articles 120 et seq. of the Law on the legal
system governing public authorities and common administrative procedure.
In the event of any dispute relating to the application or interpretation of this agreement, the
parties expressly accept the jurisdiction and competence of the courts and tribunals of the
city of Barcelona and waive any right to another jurisdiction and venue.
In witness whereof, the parties have signed this document in two counterparts at the place
and on the date indicated in its heading.
For the UPC
For the company
Professor Enric Fossas Colet
Mr/Ms
Rector
Position