Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement Template
A mutual non-disclosure agreement is a contract where both parties agree to protect each other’s confidential information. Use it when two businesses share sensitive information in both directions, for example, while exploring a partnership, investment, or acquisition.
- Exploring a partnership or joint venture where both sides share information
- Early-stage investment or acquisition discussions
- Vendor or supplier evaluations involving sensitive data on both sides
- Co-development or integration talks between two companies
What a good mutual nda contains
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Definition of confidential information
What counts as protected, and what is carved out (public information, independently developed material).
Permitted use
Confidential information may be used only for the stated purpose, such as evaluating a deal.
Mutual obligations
Both parties carry the same duty to protect and not disclose, the defining feature of a mutual NDA.
Term and survival
How long confidentiality obligations last, typically two to five years.
Compelled-disclosure carve-out
What happens if a party is legally required to disclose information.
Frequently asked questions
What is a mutual NDA?
A mutual NDA is a non-disclosure agreement where both parties share confidential information and both agree to protect it. It contrasts with a one-way NDA, where only one party discloses.
When should I use a mutual NDA instead of a one-way NDA?
Use a mutual NDA when both sides will share sensitive information, common in partnership, investment, or acquisition talks. Use a one-way NDA when only one party is disclosing.
How long should a mutual NDA last?
Confidentiality obligations commonly last two to five years. Trade secrets are often protected for as long as they remain secret.
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