Can I Require Test Contributors to Sign an NDA?

This article applies to: UserTesting 

On this page:

• Using NDAs in UserTesting
• Option 1: NDA Within a Test
• Option 2: Pre-Screening NDA

Using NDAs in UserTesting

• You don’t need to administer your own NDA for UserTesting tests, but you have the option to do so.
• Contributors can be required to sign your company's NDA before accepting a test, as long as it does not conflict with UserTesting’s confidentiality terms.
• There are two main ways to administer NDAs to contributors:
• Option 1: Include the NDA within the test.
• Option 2: Require contributors to sign the NDA as part of a stand-alone pre-screening test.

Option 1: NDA Within a Test

• Set up an NDA document using a platform like Adobe Sign, DocuSign, or Google Forms.
• Include a shortened URL to the NDA in the first task of your test.
• Use a screener question to inform contributors that signing the NDA is required.
• Follow up with a multiple-choice question to confirm completion.
• While this method is efficient, there is a risk that contributors may not sign the NDA but still proceed with the test.

Steps:

• Create a screener question stating that contributors must sign an NDA to participate.
• Provide a shortened URL to the NDA in the first task.
• If there are multiple steps (e.g., email verification), include a follow-up question confirming completion.
• Note: This process relies on the honor system. If your materials are highly sensitive, consider Option 2.

Example: Provide information about the NDA in a screener question.

Place the NDA in a task:

• It’s best to recruit a few extra contributors to ensure enough completed tests.

Option 2: Pre-Screening NDA

• This method requires contributors to sign an NDA as a separate, stand-alone test.
• Only those who complete the NDA test will be invited to the full test.
• This option ensures that only NDA-compliant contributors can proceed.

Steps:

• Create a screener question stating that signing an NDA is required.
• Design a short test that includes the NDA signing process.
• After identifying contributors who have signed the NDA, use the “Specific contributors” feature to invite them to the full test.

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