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NDA Agreement Template
An NDA (non-disclosure agreement) protects confidential information when two parties exchange ideas, financials, code, or trade secrets. Use this template to create a clean, mutual NDA in minutes — no legal fees required.
When to use this NDA agreement
- Sharing a pitch deck or product roadmap with an investor
- Hiring a contractor who will see private business information
- Exploring a partnership, acquisition, or joint venture
- Letting someone evaluate code, designs, or proprietary processes
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Start Your DocumentWhat's inside the template
A clear breakdown of every section — written in plain English so you know what you're agreeing to.
Definition of confidential information
Spells out exactly what counts as confidential — written materials, verbal disclosures, source code, customer lists, and more.
Permitted use
Limits how the receiving party can use the information — typically only to evaluate the relationship being discussed.
Exclusions
Carves out information that is already public, independently developed, or required to be disclosed by law.
Term and survival
Defines how long the obligation lasts. Two to five years is typical for business conversations.
Governing law and signatures
Selects which state's law applies and provides clean signature blocks for both parties.
Frequently asked
- Is an NDA legally binding?
- Yes. Once both parties sign, an NDA forms a binding contract under standard U.S. contract law.
- Mutual vs one-way NDA?
- A mutual NDA protects both parties. Use it whenever both sides will share sensitive information.
- How long should the NDA last?
- Most business NDAs run two to five years. Trade secrets can be protected for longer.
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