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Free NDA Template
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a promise, in writing, that information shared between two parties stays private. It's the most commonly signed document before any real business discussion happens — a partnership conversation, a hiring process, a pitch to an investor, or an early conversation with a potential client.
NDAs come in two shapes: mutual (both sides share confidential information and both are bound) and one-way (only one side is disclosing). The example below is written as mutual, since that covers most everyday situations — it's easy to adjust to one-way when you customize it.
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Example: Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement
This Non-Disclosure Agreement ("Agreement") is made between [Party A Name] and [Party B Name] (together, the "Parties"), in connection with [Purpose — e.g. "discussions regarding a potential business partnership"].
1. Confidential Information
"Confidential Information" means any business, technical, or financial information disclosed by either Party that is marked confidential or would reasonably be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure.
2. Exclusions
Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving Party; (b) was already known to the receiving Party before disclosure; or (c) is independently developed without use of the disclosing Party's Confidential Information.
3. Obligations
Each Party agrees to: (a) use the other Party's Confidential Information only for the Purpose stated above; (b) not disclose it to any third party without prior written consent; and (c) protect it with the same degree of care used to protect its own confidential information, and no less than reasonable care.
4. Duration
This Agreement's confidentiality obligations remain in effect for [Duration — e.g. "2 years"] from the date of signing.
5. Remedies
Each Party acknowledges that unauthorized disclosure may cause irreparable harm, and that the disclosing Party may seek injunctive relief in addition to any other available remedy.
SIGNATURES
Party A
Signature: _______________________
Print Name: [Party A Name]
Date: _______________________
Party B
Signature: _______________________
Print Name: [Party B Name]
Date: _______________________This is a real, complete example — copy the text you need, or sign up to send it (or an AI-customized version of it) for e-signature.
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What's the difference between a mutual and a one-way NDA?
A mutual NDA binds both signers — used when both sides will share confidential information (e.g. two companies exploring a partnership). A one-way NDA only restricts the party receiving information, and is common when a contractor, freelancer, or job candidate is being shown confidential material by a company.
How long does an NDA last?
There's no fixed rule — 1 to 3 years is typical for most business discussions, though some NDAs (especially around trade secrets) run longer. The example above uses a 2-year placeholder you can adjust.
Does signing an NDA electronically hold up legally?
Yes. An e-signed NDA is enforceable the same way a paper one is, under the U.S. ESIGN Act, UETA, and the EU's eIDAS regulation, among others — the signature and a timestamped audit trail are what matter, not the medium.
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