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One-Way NDA.

One-Way Non-Disclosure Agreement. Only one party discloses confidential information; the recipient agrees to maintain it.

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When to use

Right for these situations.

When to use
You are hiring an employee or contractor

Disclosing confidential info during onboarding.

When to use
Evaluating a vendor

Sharing your business needs.

When to use
A customer shares their requirements

Protecting what they share.

When to use
Pitching a customer

Sharing your roadmap.

Common mistakes

What to avoid.

Mistake
Overly broad

Courts may invalidate.

Mistake
No term limit

Indefinite obligations may not be enforceable.

Mistake
Missing exclusions

Standard exclusions are important.

Mistake
Vague purpose

Tie to a specific Purpose.

FAQ

Common questions.

Mutual vs one-way?
One-way is appropriate when only one party shares.
How long?
2-5 years typical.
Need to register?
No.
Notarize?
Generally no.
Employee NDA?
One-way is standard for employees.

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