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UX Interview Consent Form

A free UX interview consent form for user research, usability testing, product design, and contextual inquiry sessions. Covers recording, screen capture, observer consent, and GDPR.

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PREVIEW
Participant Name
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Study Title
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Researcher / Interviewer
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Institution
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Interview Date
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PURPOSE: You are invited to participate in a research interview. The purpose is [study title].

VOLUNTARY: Participation is completely voluntary. You may withdraw at any time without penalty.

RECORDING: This interview will be audio and/or video recorded.

CONFIDENTIALITY: All responses will be kept confidential.

PARTICIPANT SIGNATURE: ___________________________   Date: __________

RESEARCHER SIGNATURE: ___________________________   Date: __________

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UX Interview Consent Form — Sample Text

UX RESEARCH INTERVIEW CONSENT FORM

Company: [Company Name]
Team: [Design / Research / Product Team]
Researcher: [Name], [Role]
Contact: [email]
Study: [Product / Feature / Service Under Study]
Session Date: [Date] | Duration: [Duration]

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ABOUT THIS UX RESEARCH SESSION
We are conducting user research to improve [product/service/prototype].
Your feedback will directly inform design decisions. There are no right or
wrong answers — your honest experience is what we need.

WHAT TO EXPECT
During this session you will be asked to [describe tasks / share experiences /
answer interview questions / think aloud while using a prototype].

RECORDING CONSENT
Please indicate which you agree to:
[ ] Audio recording of our conversation
[ ] Video recording (your face, via webcam)
[ ] Screen recording (your screen activity)
[ ] Observers watching live via [platform]
[ ] No recording — researcher notes only

INTERNAL USE ONLY
Recordings and notes are for internal design research only. Your data will
NOT be used for marketing, advertising, or shared externally.

GDPR / PRIVACY
Your personal data is processed in accordance with [GDPR / applicable law].
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Contact:
[Data Controller name and email]

Data will be retained for [period] and then deleted.

INCENTIVE
You will receive [gift card / payment / no compensation] for your participation.

VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION
Your participation is voluntary. You may stop at any time without penalty.
Not completing tasks will not affect your relationship with [company].

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Participant Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________
Researcher Signature:  ______________________________ Date: ____________
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a UX interview consent form?
A UX interview consent form is signed by research participants before user research sessions, including user interviews, usability tests, contextual inquiries, and participatory design activities. It covers recording rights, data use, and GDPR compliance.
Does UX research require a consent form?
Yes. Any user research session where participants are being recorded, observed, or where data is being collected for design decisions should have documented consent. This is both an ethical requirement and best practice.
Do I need GDPR consent for UX research?
If you are collecting data from EU residents, GDPR requires a clear legal basis for data processing. Consent is one valid basis. Your consent form should specify what data is collected, how it's used, the retention period, and participants' rights.
What is a 'think-aloud' session in UX research?
A think-aloud session is a usability research method where participants verbalize their thoughts as they complete tasks with a product or prototype. Consent to record and use these verbalizations should be covered in the consent form.
Should I include a screen recording consent option?
Yes, especially for remote UX research. Some participants may be comfortable with audio recording but not screen recording, or vice versa. Offering separate checkboxes for each type of recording respects participant autonomy.