NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA)

Type: [One-way / Mutual]
Date: [DATE]

PARTIES:
Disclosing Party: [Full Name / Company]
Receiving Party:  [Full Name / Company]

1. DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Confidential Information means any non-public information disclosed by the Disclosing Party, including but not limited to: business plans, financial data, technical specifications, customer data, and trade secrets.

2. OBLIGATIONS
The Receiving Party agrees to:
- Keep all Confidential Information strictly confidential
- Not disclose to any third party without prior written consent
- Use Confidential Information solely for [Purpose]
- Limit access to employees with a need to know

3. EXCLUSIONS
These obligations do not apply to information that:
- Is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement
- Was known to the Receiving Party before disclosure
- Is independently developed without use of Confidential Information
- Is required to be disclosed by law or court order

4. DURATION
This Agreement is effective as of [DATE] and obligations continue for [2] years.

5. RETURN OF INFORMATION
Upon request, all Confidential Information shall be returned or destroyed.

6. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Country / State].

SIGNATURES
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Disclosing Party: _____________ Date: _______
Receiving Party:  _____________ Date: _______