Introduction to Non Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and other Confidentiality Agreements

A quick reference guide on which template to use in relation to Non Disclosure Agreements (NDA) and other Confidentiality Agreements.

NDA / Confidentiality Agreement for Business (One way / Unilateral): One way Non Disclosure agreement for discussion of business relationship. It imposes a unilateral obligation of confidentiality on the party who receives the information. Can be in favour of Discloser / Disclosee / neutral.

NDA / Confidentiality Agreement for Transaction (One way / Unilateral): One way Non Disclosure agreement for Discloser to reveal details of the Transaction to the Disclosee. It imposes a unilateral obligation of confidentiality on the party who receives the information. Can be in favour of Discloser / Disclosee / neutral.

NDA / Confidentiality Agreement for Business (Two way / Mutual): Two way Non Disclosure agreement for discussion of business relationship. It imposes a mutual obligation of confidentiality on the parties who provide and receive information at the same time. Can choose from strict / neutral / loose obligations even if they are reciprocal.

NDA / Confidentiality Agreement for Transaction (Two way / Mutual): Two way Non Disclosure agreement for disclosing details of the Transaction. It imposes a mutual obligation of confidentiality on the parties who provide and receive information at the same time. Can choose from strict / neutral / loose obligations even if they are reciprocal.

NDA / Confidentiality Agreement for Joint Venture (Two way / Mutual): Non Disclosure agreement for a basic information exchange agreement applicable where two parties are agreeing to exchange confidential information before concluding a binding joint venture agreement. It imposes a mutual obligation of confidentiality on the parties who provide and receive information at the same time. Can choose from strict / neutral / loose obligations even if they are reciprocal.

NDA / Confidentiality Agreement for Business (Three way / Mutual): Three way Non Disclosure agreement for discussion of business relationship. It imposes a mutual obligation of confidentiality on the parties who provide and receive information at the same time. Can choose from strict / neutral / loose obligations even reciprocal.