Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Protect confidential information shared between two parties with this free mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Covers trade secrets, proprietary data, and business information with balanced obligations for both sides.
Key Clauses
Background Whereas
Defines background whereas terms and conditions.
Definitions
Defines what constitutes confidential information and identifies parties subject to confidentiality obligations.
Obligations Of Confidentiality
Specifies duties to protect confidential information and restrictions on disclosure to third parties.
Exceptions
Lists information excluded from confidentiality obligations, such as publicly available or independently developed information.
Term
Defines duration of confidentiality obligations and survival of terms after agreement termination.
Return Or Destruction Of Confidential Information
Requires return or secure destruction of confidential materials upon agreement termination.
Use This Template
When You Need This
- Negotiating potential business partnerships or joint ventures
- Sharing proprietary technology or business processes with collaborators
- Discussing merger or acquisition opportunities with target companies
- Evaluating investment opportunities requiring financial or strategic information exchange