A Non-Disclosure Agreement (Mutual), is a legal document that you can use to disclose confidential information to a receiving party, while legally forbidding either party from disclosing that information to any person or entity. This document is only enforceable if it is signed by you and the other party, therefore it is crucial that it is signed before either party shares any confidential information. If you are seeking to protect the information of one party, see our Non-Disclosure Agreement (One Way).

Use this Non-Disclosure Agreement (Mutual) if:

• You would like to disclose confidential information;
• You would access confidential information that belongs to someone else; and
• You would like to protect confidential information including intellectual property, financial projections, and trade secrets.

What does the Non-Disclosure Agreement (Mutual) cover?

• A description of the confidential information;
• Confidential rights and obligations of the parties;
• Protection of sensitive information;
• Return of confidential information at the end of the agreement;
• Obligations regarding proper use of the information; and
• Circumstances where disclosure is permitted.

Other names for Non-Disclosure Agreement (Mutual) include:

• NDA;
• Confidentiality Agreement;
• Confidentiality Contract; and
• Gag Order.

Other documents you may need:

• Non-Disclosure Agreement (One Way)
• Confidentiality Agreement (Mutual)
• Confidentiality Policy
• Employment Agreement (Full Time)

Further information

• 5 Things You Should Know About Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Can I issue a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Past Information?
• What Happens If There Is A Privacy Breach Of NDA Information?
• Top 5 Enforceability Issues For NDAs