[Please note that this is a general summary of our Non Disclosure Agreements and other Confidentiality Agreements and does not constitute legal advice. As each jurisdiction may be different, you may want to speak to your local lawyer.]
SUMMARY OF NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS AND CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS TEMPLATES:
Members are often confused about which document to use in relation to NDA / Confidentiality Agreement. The following table is a quick reference guide:
| Documents | When to Use |
| NDA / Confidentiality Agreement for Business (One way / Unilateral) | One Way Non Disclosure agreement for discussion of a business relationship. It imposes a unilateral obligation of confidentiality on the party who receives the information. It 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 a 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 - Short Form (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. This is drafted in short and simple form to procure signing without much negotiation. Can be in favour of Discloser / Disclosee / neutral. |
| NDA / Confidentiality Agreement for Transaction by Agent (One way / Unilateral) | One Way Non Disclosure agreement for Discloser to reveal details of the Transaction to the Disclosee by an Agent (e.g. bank or securities firm) of the Principal. 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 (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. |
| NDA / Confidentiality Agreement for Joint Venture (Three way / Mutual) | Non Disclosure Agreement for a basic information exchange agreement applicable where three 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. |
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