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Draftout Data Processing Agreement
This Data Processing Agreement forms an integral part of the Draftout Terms of Service between the Customer and Akademische Unterstutzung GmbH and sets out the parties' obligations when Customer personal data is processed in relation to the Services.
Agreement Overview
This Data Processing Agreement, Agreement, forms part of the Contract for Services, Principal Agreement, between the Customer and Akademische Unterstutzung GmbH, Kantonsstrasse 34, 6207 Nottwil, Switzerland, the Data Processor.
The purpose of this DPA is to ensure processing is conducted in accordance with applicable laws and with due respect for the rights and freedoms of individuals whose personal data is processed. This DPA is effective from the date on which the authorized signatories of the parties sign the Order Form.
Whereas
- The Company acts as a Data Controller and wishes to engage Service Provider for AI-powered desktop assistant services, white glove onboarding, knowledge base creation, and Draftout customization services.
- The Company wishes to subcontract certain Services, which may involve the processing of personal data and confidential business information, to the Service Provider.
- The Parties seek to implement comprehensive data protection, confidentiality, and intellectual property provisions that comply with GDPR, Swiss FADP, and other relevant regulations.
- The Parties wish to establish clear ownership rights regarding deliverables created during paid pilot programs and ongoing services.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
1.1 Definitions
- Agreement means this Data Processing and Services Agreement and all Schedules.
- Company Personal Data means any Personal Data processed by Service Provider on behalf of Company pursuant to or in connection with the Principal Agreement.
- Company Confidential Information means all non-public, proprietary, or confidential information disclosed by Company to Service Provider, including business processes, customer data, financial information, technical specifications, and strategic plans.
- Data Protection Laws means EU Data Protection Laws, Swiss Data Protection Laws, and, to the extent applicable, the data protection or privacy laws of any other country.
- Swiss Data Protection Laws means the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and its implementing ordinances, as amended from time to time.
- EU Data Protection Laws means EU Directive 95/46/EC and all laws replacing, implementing or supplementing it, including the GDPR.
- GDPR means EU General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679.
- Data Transfer means a transfer of Company Personal Data from the Company to Service Provider, or an onward transfer from Service Provider to a Subprocessor or between establishments of Service Provider where such transfer would be prohibited by Data Protection Laws.
- Services means the AI-powered desktop assistant services, white glove onboarding, knowledge base creation, Draftout customization, sales coaching, and meeting assistance that Draftout provides.
- Deliverables means all work products, documents, designs, configurations, customizations, prompt designs, knowledge bases, and other materials created by Service Provider specifically for Company during the performance of Services.
- Subprocessor means any person appointed by or on behalf of Service Provider to process Personal Data on behalf of the Company in connection with the Agreement.
- White Glove Onboarding means the customized setup and configuration services provided by Service Provider to optimize the AI assistant for Company’s specific use cases and requirements.
1.2 GDPR Terms
The terms Commission, Controller, Data Subject, Member State, Personal Data, Personal Data Breach, Processing and Supervisory Authority shall have the same meaning as in the GDPR, and their cognate terms shall be construed accordingly.
2. Confidentiality and Data Protection
2.1 Comprehensive Confidentiality
Service Provider acknowledges that it may receive Company Confidential Information and Company Personal Data in connection with the Services.
- Hold all Company Confidential Information in strict confidence.
- Use Company Confidential Information solely for providing the Services.
- Not disclose Company Confidential Information to any third party without prior written consent.
- Implement and maintain appropriate safeguards to protect confidentiality.
These confidentiality obligations survive termination for five years.
2.2 Processing Obligations
- Comply with all applicable Data Protection Laws.
- Not process Company Personal Data other than on documented instructions.
- Ensure all personnel handling Personal Data are bound by enforceable confidentiality obligations.
- Provide adequate training on data protection requirements and procedures.
- Be liable for processing activities conducted outside the scope of documented instructions.
2.3 Processing Instructions
The Company instructs Service Provider to process data for:
- Real-time AI-powered sales coaching during meetings.
- Meeting transcript analysis and processing.
- Generation of automated follow-up emails.
- Provision of personalized sales context and objection handling assistance.
- White glove onboarding and knowledge base creation.
- Draftout customization and configuration.
- Processing only when Company personnel actively engage the service.
3. Processor Personnel
Service Provider shall take reasonable steps to ensure the reliability of any employee, agent or contractor who may have access to Company Personal Data, limiting access strictly to those individuals who need it for the purposes of the Principal Agreement and who are subject to confidentiality undertakings or statutory obligations of confidentiality.
4. Enterprise Security Measures
4.1 Technical and Organizational Measures
Taking into account the state of the art, costs of implementation, and the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing, Service Provider shall implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk.
4.2 Specific Security Measures
- Encryption: End-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest using minimum TLS 1.2 and AES-256.
- Access Controls: Enterprise authentication through WorkOS with MFA and role-based access control.
- Data Minimization: Meeting transcripts are processed according to configured retention policies; audio recordings are processed in real time with configurable retention.
- Infrastructure Security: Regular security assessments, automated security updates, incident response procedures, and SOC 2 Type II compliance preparation.
- Compliance Certifications: Service Provider is pursuing SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications.
- Zero Trust Architecture: Continuous verification and least-privilege access.
- Data Residency: Configurable data residency controls for enterprise accounts.
4.3 Risk Assessment
In assessing the appropriate level of security, Service Provider shall take account in particular of the risks presented by processing, especially risks arising from a Personal Data Breach.
5. Swiss and EU Data Protection Compliance
5.1 Data Subject Rights
Service Provider shall assist Company in fulfilling consumer rights requests under applicable Data Protection Laws, including:
- Right to know or access personal information.
- Right to delete personal information.
- Right to correct inaccurate personal information.
- Right to object to processing.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to restrict processing.
5.2 FADP and GDPR Compliance
- Not sell or share Company Personal Data.
- Not retain, use, or disclose Company Personal Data except to perform the Services.
- Not use Company Personal Data for advertising or commercial purposes outside the Services.
- Provide the same level of privacy protection required by applicable laws.
5.3 Cross-Border Data Transfers
For transfers of personal data from Switzerland or the EU to other jurisdictions, Service Provider shall implement appropriate safeguards including standard contractual clauses or other legally recognized transfer mechanisms.
6. Intellectual Property and Deliverables Ownership
6.1 Deliverables Ownership for Paid Pilots
For paid pilot programs, all Deliverables created specifically for Company shall be owned by Company upon full payment of the applicable fees, including:
- Custom prompt designs.
- Knowledge base configurations.
- Customized AI model configurations.
- Integration specifications.
- Custom workflows and processes.
Service Provider assigns to Company all right, title, and interest in and to such Deliverables, including all intellectual property rights therein.
6.2 Service Provider Retained Rights
- Its core platform, software, and underlying technology.
- General methodologies, processes, and know-how.
- Aggregated and anonymized insights that cannot identify Company.
6.3 License Grant
Company grants Service Provider a limited, non-exclusive license to use Company Confidential Information solely for providing the Services during the term of the Agreement. Service Provider grants Company a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use Deliverables for Company business purposes, including the right to modify and create derivative works.
7. Subprocessing
7.1 Authorized Subprocessors
- Deepgram, Inc. for audio transcription services.
- AssemblyAI, Inc. for audio transcription services.
- OpenAI L.P. for AI processing and analysis services.
- Anthropic PBC for AI processing and analysis services.
7.2 Subprocessor Requirements
- Be bound by data protection and confidentiality obligations substantially equivalent to this Agreement.
- Maintain compliance with applicable Data Protection Laws.
- Process Personal Data only for purposes authorized by Company.
- Implement appropriate technical and organizational measures.
7.3 Subprocessor Changes
Service Provider shall inform Company of any intended changes to Subprocessors with at least 30 days' prior written notice. Company may object within 14 days if the changes do not meet required data protection standards.
8. Data Subject Rights
Service Provider shall assist Company in fulfilling its obligations to respond to requests to exercise Data Subject rights under applicable Data Protection Laws, including both GDPR and Swiss FADP.
- Promptly notify Company within 5 days if it receives a request from a Data Subject.
- Not respond to that request except on documented instructions of Company or as required by law.
9. Data Protection Impact Assessment and Prior Consultation
Service Provider shall provide reasonable assistance to Company with data protection impact assessments and prior consultations with Supervisory Authorities where required under Article 35 or 36 of the GDPR or equivalent provisions of any other Data Protection Law.
10. Personal Data Breach
10.1 Breach Notification
Service Provider shall notify Company at help@draftout.ai without undue delay upon becoming aware of a Personal Data Breach affecting Company Personal Data or Confidential Information.
10.2 Breach Response
Service Provider shall cooperate with Company and take reasonable commercial steps as directed by Company to assist in the investigation, mitigation and remediation of each breach.
11. Data Retention and Deletion
11.1 Data Deletion
Service Provider shall delete Company Personal Data and Confidential Information within 30 days of cessation of Services, except for data required by law, Deliverables owned by Company, and aggregated anonymized data that cannot identify Company.
11.2 Certification
Service Provider shall provide written certification that it has fully complied with section 11 within 30 days of the Cessation Date.
11.3 Retention Periods
- Meeting Transcripts: Immediately deleted after processing into summary responses.
- Audio Recordings: Processed in real time and immediately deleted.
- Personalized Context: Retained only if Company chooses to save it within the system.
- Generated Summaries: Retained for the duration of the service agreement unless Company requests deletion.
- Knowledge Base Data: Retained for the duration of the service agreement.
- Deliverables: Retained permanently by Company as owner.
12. Audit Rights
- Service Provider shall make available information necessary to demonstrate compliance and allow audits and inspections.
- Company may conduct at least one audit per year upon reasonable notice.
- Audit rights arise to the extent required by applicable Data Protection Law.
- Service Provider shall maintain and provide compliance documentation.
13. Data Transfer and Cross-Border Processing
- Personal data may be transferred from Company’s jurisdiction to Switzerland and other jurisdictions where Service Provider or its Subprocessors operate.
- For transfers from the EU or EEA, the Parties shall rely on EU approved standard contractual clauses as set forth in Schedule A.
- Service Provider shall immediately notify Company of any legally binding government request for disclosure of Personal Data unless prohibited by law.
14. No-Training and AI Ethics
- Service Provider shall not use Company Personal Data or Confidential Information to train or develop AI models unless explicitly authorized by Company in writing.
- Service Provider warrants that its AI systems are designed and operated in accordance with responsible AI principles, including fairness, transparency, and accountability.
15. Liability and Indemnification
- Service Provider is liable for damages caused by non-compliance with Data Protection Laws, processing outside lawful instructions, or failure to implement appropriate security measures.
- Service Provider shall indemnify Company for damages resulting from unauthorized disclosure of Company Confidential Information.
- All other liability matters are governed by the Principal Agreement.
16. Term and Termination
This Agreement remains in effect for the duration of the Principal Agreement. Confidentiality obligations, Deliverables ownership, data deletion obligations, and liability provisions survive termination.
17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
This Agreement is governed by the laws of Switzerland. Disputes shall be resolved under the dispute resolution mechanism set forth in the Principal Agreement or, where not specified, by the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Switzerland.
18. General Provisions
- This Agreement together with the Principal Agreement constitutes the entire agreement regarding data processing and confidentiality.
- This Agreement may only be amended in writing signed by both parties.
- All notices and communications must be in writing and may be sent to help@draftout.ai unless another address is notified.
- If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in full force and effect.
Schedule A – Standard Contractual Clauses
The purpose of the Standard Contractual Clauses is to ensure compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 for transfers of personal data to a third country. These Clauses apply to controller-to-processor transfers and include the Appendix and Annexes as an integral part of the transfer framework.
Core SCC topics covered
- Purpose and scope, effect, interpretation, hierarchy, and description of transfers.
- Data protection safeguards including instructions, purpose limitation, transparency, accuracy, erasure or return, and security of processing.
- Use of subprocessors, data subject rights, redress, liability, and supervision.
- Local laws and obligations in case of access by public authorities.
- Non-compliance, termination, governing law, and jurisdiction.
Appendix – Annex I and Annex II
Annex I – Parties and Transfer
The data exporter is the party named as Customer in the Terms. The data importer is Akademische Unterstutzung GmbH, Kantonsstrasse 34, 6207 Nottwil, Switzerland, acting as Processor.
Data subjects include meeting participants such as employees, contractors, clients, and other individuals participating in recorded meetings. Categories of personal data may include audio and video data, transcripts, AI-generated insights, user account information, authentication data, and meeting metadata.
Potentially sensitive data may include business confidential information and sensitive meeting content. Applied safeguards include no recording by default for enterprise users, admin controls, data minimization, encryption, role-based access controls, configurable retention, and data residency controls.
Annex II – Technical and Organisational Measures
Technical and organisational measures include pseudonymisation and encryption, confidentiality and resilience controls, incident recovery, regular testing, user identification and authorization, transmission and storage protection, physical security, event logging, secure system configuration, internal IT governance, data minimisation, data quality, limited retention, and accountability measures.
Assistance to the controller includes enterprise authentication, encryption using TLS 1.2+ and AES-256, role-based access control, automated security updates, and SOC 2 Type II compliance preparation.
Annex III – List of Sub-Processors
| Name | Purpose | Location | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS | Cloud infrastructure and hosting services | United States | aws.amazon.com |
| Deepgram | Speech-to-text and audio processing | United States | deepgram.com |
| OpenAI | AI language model services | United States | openai.com |
| Grok | AI language model services | United States | grok.x.ai |
| Stripe | Payment processing and billing | United States | stripe.com |
| Intercom | Customer support and messaging | Ireland | intercom.com |
| Cloudflare | CDN and security services | United States | cloudflare.com |
| WorkOS | Enterprise authentication and SSO | United States | workos.com |
| Anthropic | AI language model services | United States | anthropic.com |
| Vercel | Frontend hosting and deployment | United States | vercel.com |
| Pusher | Real-time messaging and notifications | United Kingdom | pusher.com |
| Pinecone | Vector database and search | United States | pinecone.io |
| Neon | Serverless PostgreSQL database | United States | neon.tech |
| Slack | Team communication and notifications | United States | slack.com |
| PostHog | Product analytics and event tracking | United Kingdom | posthog.com |
| AssemblyAI | Speech recognition and audio intelligence | United States | assemblyai.com |