NDA Template
This fillable NDA is a one-way non-disclosure agreement, also called a confidentiality agreement. One side shares information and the other promises to keep it private and use it only for a stated purpose. Fill in the blanks, then both sides sign. Filling in any template is free and needs no account: you type your answers in the browser and download the finished PDF. The blank PDF is free to download once, and every blank template is in Pro.
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What this template is for
- Briefing a freelancer, agency or supplier on a project before it is agreed
- Showing a design, plan or price list to someone outside your business
- Sharing figures with a possible buyer, lender or adviser
What is included
12 fillable fields and 2 signature areas, on US Letter paper.
Details
- Effective date
- Governing law (state or country)
- Confidentiality lasts (years)
The parties
- Disclosing party name (shares the information)
- Disclosing party email
- Disclosing party address
- Receiving party name (keeps it confidential)
- Receiving party email
- Receiving party address
Purpose
- Purpose of sharing information
Signatures
- Disclosing party date
- Receiving party date
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Type into the boxes
Click a box and type, or tick a checkbox. Say what the information is for in one line, such as "to quote for the website project". A clear purpose makes the promise easier to follow.
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Questions about this template
What is an NDA?
An NDA, or non-disclosure agreement, is a contract in which one side promises to keep certain information private. It is also called a confidentiality agreement. People sign one before sharing business plans, designs, client lists or prices. It names who shares, who keeps the secret, what is covered, and for how long.
One-way or mutual NDA: which do I need?
Use a one-way NDA when only one side shares secrets, such as when you brief a contractor. Use a mutual NDA when both sides share, such as when two businesses talk about working together. If you are unsure who will end up sharing more, a mutual NDA is usually the fairer and safer choice.
Can a company ask visitors to sign an NDA?
In general, yes. An NDA is a contract, and a company can ask a visitor to agree to one before they enter non-public areas. Visitors can still refuse, so keep the form short and specific. The Visitor NDA is one page and covers only what the visitor sees or hears during the visit.
How long should an NDA last?
Two to five years is common for business information. Pick a length that matches how long the information stays sensitive: a launch date may matter for months, a client list for years. Write the number of years on the form so both sides know. Ask a lawyer if you hold trade secrets.
What does an NDA not cover?
Most NDAs leave out information that is already public, was already known to the person receiving it, was developed on its own, or came from someone free to share it. The law can also require sharing, for example under a court order. This template lists all of these in plain words.
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