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title: Will I need to sign a contract?
description: Yes, once an application is submitted and reviewed by CIVHC, a contract is sent outlining the data access fee and terms of the agreement. Once this contract is signed and a formal application is received and approved, the data fulfillment…
url: "https://civhc.org/docs/will-i-need-to-sign-a-contract/"
updated: "2017-08-11"
category: Data Release
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# Will I need to sign a contract?

Yes, once an application is submitted and reviewed by CIVHC, a contract is sent outlining the data access fee and terms of the agreement. Once this contract is signed and a formal application is received and approved, the data fulfillment process can begin.