Free mutual NDA template
This NDA template builds a mutual non-disclosure agreement in a minute: both parties, why you're sharing information, how long confidential information stays protected, what isn't covered, how it must be handled and returned, and what happens if it's leaked. Trade secrets stay protected for as long as they remain secret. Download the PDF, get the Word version by email, or send it for e-signature.
This is a general template, not legal advice. It may not fit your situation or your state's laws. Have a licensed attorney review it before you use it. EnFlow is not a law firm and is not responsible for how this template is used.
What this mutual NDA covers
- Confidential information
- What isn't covered
- Obligations
- Required disclosure
- Returning information
- Term
- No other obligations
- Remedies
- General terms
Questions
What is a mutual NDA?
A mutual NDA, or mutual non-disclosure agreement, is a contract where both sides agree to keep each other's confidential information private and use it only for a stated purpose, such as discussing a deal. A one-way NDA protects only one side's information.
How long should an NDA last?
An NDA's confidentiality period is often 2 to 5 years from when information is shared. In this NDA template you set the number of years, it covers information shared in the first 12 months, and trade secrets stay protected as long as they remain trade secrets.
What information isn't covered by an NDA?
An NDA usually doesn't cover information that's already public, that the recipient already knew, that they got from someone free to share it, or that they developed on their own. This NDA template lists those standard exclusions.
Can both parties sign the NDA online?
Yes, both parties can sign the NDA online. Sign up free and send it for e-signature: the other party signs from a link and you countersign in the app. The free plan includes 5 estimates, invoices and contracts a month.