5. Case Studies [WATERVERSE Project Pilots]

With this informed consent I explicitly confirm that:

1. I am above 18 years old.
2. I have been informed of the project aims and goals as well as of details of the activity.
3. I have been provided and read the Information Sheet concerning my participation and I had the opportunity to ask questions for all aspects of the research, receiving in parallel clear answers before making any decision.
4. I have been given the contact details of the research team and I have been informed that I am free to contact them with any queries about the research or the project.
5. I have gained sufficient understanding about the activity, the processing of my data and the rights that I have concerning the processing of my personal data, thus agreeing to take part in this study and for my data to be used for the purpose of this study.
6. I understand that it is completely voluntary to participate in the activity and I consent to the processing of my personal data.
7. I consent to the use of the information collected for the purposes set out in the information sheet, once anonymized/pseudonymized. Any personal information will be securely stored and shared in the ways described on the accompanying Information Sheet and kept separately from the opinions I express.
8. I have at any time the right to withdraw my consent to any of the above without announcing any specific reason for my withdrawal and without any adverse consequences. I understand that once my data has been anonymized/pseudonymised, where needed, and aggregated it will not be possible for it to be withdrawn as it will no longer be attributable to me.
9. I understand that any kind of information that will be shared in the course of the activity is confidential, and I am not allowed to disseminate, share, or use it in any other manner outside the scope of this demonstration.
10. I agree that my participation may be audio/video recorded, with the recordings to be securely retained for the period needed to fulfil the purposes of the project and accompanying publications, but my personal details will never be attributable back to a specific recording.
11. I am fully aware of all my rights and, especially, of my right to withdraw this consent at any time without consequences by contacting the responsible Data Protection Officer.