An NDA protects confidential information shared between two parties during business discussions, partnerships, or employment relationships.
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
This Non-Disclosure Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [DATE] between [PARTY A NAME] ("Disclosing Party") and [PARTY B NAME] ("Receiving Party").
1. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Confidential Information includes all non-public, proprietary information disclosed by either party, including but not limited to: trade secrets, business plans, customer lists, financial data, technical specifications, and marketing strategies.
2. OBLIGATIONS
The Receiving Party agrees to: (a) hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence, (b) not disclose to any third parties, (c) use only for the intended purpose, (d) protect with same care as own confidential information.
3. EXCEPTIONS
This Agreement does not apply to information that: (a) is publicly available, (b) was known prior to disclosure, (c) is independently developed, (d) is required to be disclosed by law.
4. TERM
This Agreement shall remain in effect for [DURATION] years from the date of execution, unless terminated earlier by written agreement of both parties.
5. RETURN OF INFORMATION
Upon termination, the Receiving Party shall return or destroy all Confidential Information and any copies thereof.
6. REMEDIES
Breach of this Agreement may cause irreparable harm. The Disclosing Party shall be entitled to injunctive relief and monetary damages.
DISCLOSING PARTY: _________________ RECEIVING PARTY: _________________
[PARTY A NAME] [PARTY B NAME]
Date: ___________ Date: ___________
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A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a crucial legal contract that protects confidential information, trade secrets, proprietary data, and sensitive business information shared between parties during negotiations, partnerships, employment, or business transactions. Widely used by startups, corporations, investors, employees, contractors, and business partners, this agreement establishes legal obligations to maintain confidentiality and prevents unauthorized disclosure of valuable information. The NDA typically covers customer lists, financial data, marketing strategies, technical specifications, business plans, product designs, and operational procedures. Essential for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, employment relationships, vendor partnerships, and investment discussions where protecting competitive advantages and proprietary information is critical for business success and legal compliance.