Consultant Non-Disclosure Agreement

COMPANY LETTERHEAD

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Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

This Non-Disclosure Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of {{date}} (the “Effective Date”), by and between:

{{company_name}}, a company duly incorporated under the laws of {{country}}, with its principal place of business at {{company_address}} (hereinafter referred to as “Disclosing Party”); and

{{consultant_name}}, residing at {{consultant_address}} (hereinafter referred to as “Receiving Party”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Disclosing Party possesses certain confidential and proprietary information that it wishes to disclose to the Receiving Party for the purpose of {{purpose_of_disclosure}} (the “Permitted Purpose”); and

WHEREAS, the Receiving Party is willing to receive such confidential information subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

“Confidential Information” shall mean any and all non-public information, whether commercial, financial, technical, operational, technological, administrative, or otherwise, relating to the Disclosing Party or its business, which is disclosed by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party, directly or indirectly, in any form or medium, including but not limited to, written, oral, visual, or electronic. This includes, without limitation, trade secrets, business plans, financial projections, marketing strategies, customer lists, client data, software, designs, algorithms, formulas, product specifications, intellectual property, and any other information designated as confidential by the Disclosing Party. Confidential Information does not include information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the Receiving Party; (b) was known to the Receiving Party prior to its disclosure by the Disclosing Party; (c) is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of or reference to the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information; or (d) is rightfully obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party without restriction on disclosure.

OBLIGATIONS OF RECEIVING PARTY

The Receiving Party hereby agrees to:

1. Maintain the Confidential Information in strict confidence and not disclose it to any third party without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party.

2. Use the Confidential Information solely for the Permitted Purpose and no other purpose whatsoever.

3. Take all reasonable measures to protect the secrecy of and avoid disclosure or unauthorized use of the Confidential Information, including at least those measures taken to protect its own confidential information of a similar nature.

4. Limit access to the Confidential Information to its employees, agents, or consultants who have a need to know such information for the Permitted Purpose and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less stringent than those contained herein.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue in full force and effect until such time as {{termination_condition_or_date}} or until terminated earlier by either party upon {{notice_period}} days’ written notice.

Notwithstanding any termination, the obligations of confidentiality hereunder shall survive for a period of {{survival_period}} years from the date of disclosure of the Confidential Information.

RETURN OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, or at any time upon the Disclosing Party’s written request, the Receiving Party shall promptly return to the Disclosing Party or destroy all Confidential Information (and all copies thereof) in its possession, custody, or control, and shall certify in writing to the Disclosing Party that all such Confidential Information has been returned or destroyed.

GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country}}. Both parties agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of {{city}}, {{country}} for any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement.

GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, between the parties.

2. Amendments: No amendment, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.

3. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

4. Assignment: Neither party may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party.

SIGNATURES

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

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{{company_name}}

By: {{disclosing_party_signatory_name}}

Title: {{disclosing_party_signatory_title}}

Date: {{date}}

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{{consultant_name}}

By: {{receiving_party_signatory_name}}

Title: {{receiving_party_signatory_title}}

Date: {{date}}