STEP 4: FURTHER USE OF THE SAMPLE
a) After analysis, the Sample and the data derived through the Sample, health risk assessment forms, the calls and any data as may be available to Indus during the course of providing services, may be used by Novo Genomics or any third parties permitted by Novo, for further analysis and recommending tests in the future, for quality control purposes or to conduct research, studies or clinical trials and may also be published in journals and presented in conferences and seminars without revealing the Individual's identity and maintaining confidentiality.
b) For some research studies, contacting the Individual (or natural/legal guardian, in case of minors) may be required. The Individual (or natural/legal guardian, in case of minors) consents to being contacted for this purpose and understands that the Individual: – shall not be entitled to any sum of money or similar benefit if the Sample is used for such research. – shall have no right to claim on the results and outcomes of the research study including the right to claim any ownership on the data, research, publications, patents or any intellectual property resulting from the Samples.
c) Based on individuals instructions, the sample, DNA extracted from the Sample and/or the data derived through the Sample shall be banked/stored at Indus or with its partners (at the discretion of Novo Genomics)
d) The samples will not be returned to the Individual. The Individual shall have the right to request destruction of such Sample, or the information provided to Novo Genomics. However, such a request shall not entitle the Individual to a refund of the fees paid for the Tests.