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Mutual NDA

This free fillable mutual NDA lets two people or businesses share confidential information on the condition that both keep it private. Fill in the blanks, then each side signs.

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Template for general use. Not legal advice. Laws vary by state; check your local rules or a lawyer.

Wording last reviewed by the PDFinish team on . This is not a review by a lawyer.

First page of the Mutual NDA template

What this template is for

  • Talking through a business idea with a possible partner
  • Sharing project details before a contract is agreed
  • Discussing a sale, a hire or a collaboration

What is included

13 fillable fields and 2 signature areas, on US Letter paper.

Details

  • Effective date
  • Governing law (state or country)

The parties

  • First party name
  • First party email
  • First party address
  • Second party name
  • Second party email
  • Second party address

Purpose and length

  • Purpose of sharing information
  • Confidentiality lasts (years)
  • Agreement term (years)

Signatures

  • First party date
  • Second party date

How to use it in 3 steps

  1. Open it

    Choose Use this template and sign in with your email. The template opens straight in our Fill PDF tool, with no download needed. You can also download the PDF and open it in any PDF reader.

  2. Type into the boxes

    Click a box and type, or tick a checkbox. Say what the purpose is in one line. A clear purpose makes the promise easier to follow.

  3. Sign and save

    Save the finished file. To sign it, open it in Sign PDF, or print it and sign by hand. Your file stays on your device the whole time.

Useful next: Fill PDF, Sign PDF, Protect PDF.

Questions about this template

What is the difference between a mutual and a one-way NDA?

In a mutual NDA both sides share information and both are bound to protect it. In a one-way NDA only one side is bound.

How long should confidentiality last?

Two to five years is common. Type the number of years you agree on in the term box.

Is it legally binding?

That depends on where you live and on the facts. This is a general template, not legal advice. Check your local rules or ask a lawyer.

Is this template free?

Yes, with a free account. A free account is just an email address and no card, and it includes 3 different templates, counted in total rather than per month. Pro, Lifetime and Team unlock every template.

What happens after my free templates?

A template you have already used stays yours to open again. For a new one, Pro unlocks every template, plus unlimited tasks.

Does PDFinish see what I type?

No. The template opens and fills in your browser, and the file stays on your device. We never upload it.

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