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NDA Generator

A non-disclosure agreement that defines what is actually confidential, what the other side may do with it, and when the obligation ends.

One-way or mutualLive previewDefined term

The parties

Disclosing party

Receiving party

Direction

Governing law

What is protected

Purpose of disclosure Narrow purposes are easier to enforce than broad ones.

Confidential information

How long the obligation lasts

Optional clauses

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Standard exclusionsInformation already public, independently developed, or lawfully received elsewhere. Compelled disclosurePermits disclosure required by law or a court, with notice where allowed. Return or destructionRequires materials to be returned or destroyed when the purpose ends. Non-solicitationRestricts hiring the other side’s staff. Enforceability varies widely. Often limited Injunctive reliefStates that damages alone may be inadequate.

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Whether the non-solicitation clause holdsRestraints on employment are void or heavily limited in many jurisdictions, including several US states and parts of the EU.
Whether the term is reasonablePerpetual confidentiality is unusual outside trade secrets and can undermine the whole agreement.
Whether the definition is specific enough“All information exchanged” is the most common reason an NDA fails when tested.
Mark documents as confidentialIf the agreement requires marking, actually mark them — unmarked material may fall outside it.

Common questions

One-way if only you are sharing. Mutual as soon as the other side shares anything of theirs — which happens in most real conversations, often without either party noticing.

Two to five years suits most commercial discussions. Genuine trade secrets are sometimes protected indefinitely, but that should be a deliberate, narrow carve-out rather than the default.

Not on its own. Ideas are hard to protect; specific expressions, code, data and processes are easier. An NDA is one layer, not a substitute for the others.

General information only, not legal advice. See the disclaimer.

NDA Generator

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