When you need an NDA
An NDA (non-disclosure agreement) is a short contract that keeps shared information private. Use one before you show a client your pricing model, before a client gives you access to their customer data, or before two businesses talk about working together.
Choose a one-way NDA when only one side shares confidential information, for example a client briefing a freelancer. Choose a mutual NDA when both sides will share, for example two studios planning a joint project.
What this NDA covers
- Who the parties are and why they are sharing information.
- What counts as confidential information, and what does not.
- How the information may be used and who else may see it.
- What happens if a court or the law requires disclosure.
- Returning or destroying information when the work ends.
- How long the duty of confidentiality lasts.
- Which country's law applies and where disputes are heard.
- Signature blocks for both parties.
How to use the NDA Generator
- Choose one-way or mutual.
- Fill in both parties, the purpose and the start date.
- Pick how long confidentiality lasts and the governing country.
- Check the live preview, then download the PDF.
- Send it for e-signature, or print and sign it.
Frequently asked questions
Is an NDA made with this generator legally binding?
An NDA is usually binding when both parties agree to it and sign it, but the rules differ from country to country. This is a template for general use, not legal advice. For anything high value or unusual, ask a lawyer in your country to review it.
What is the difference between a one-way and a mutual NDA?
In a one-way NDA only one party shares confidential information and the other promises to protect it. In a mutual NDA both parties share information and both promise to protect what they receive.
What should an NDA include?
The names of the parties, the purpose of sharing, a clear definition of confidential information and its exceptions, how the information may be used, how long the duty lasts, what happens at the end, the governing law and signatures.
How long should confidentiality last?
Two to three years is common for business discussions. Trade secrets in this template stay protected for as long as they remain trade secrets.
Do you store what I type?
No. The NDA is built entirely in your browser. Your draft is saved only in this browser on this device so a refresh does not lose it. We measure visits and downloads with analytics tools, which never see what you type.
Can I get the NDA signed online?
Yes. Download the PDF for free, or use the "Send this for e-signature" button to send it with CloveDesk and get a signed copy with an audit trail.
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Send this for e-signatureTemplate for general use, not legal advice. CloveDesk is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. Laws differ between countries and situations; for anything important, ask a qualified lawyer.