Confidentiality Agreement (Data Processing Services)

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CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT (DATA PROCESSING SERVICES)

This Confidentiality Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement") is made and entered into on this {{date}} by and between:

{{CompanyName_A}}, a company incorporated under the laws of {{country_A}}, with its principal place of business at {{address_A}} (hereinafter "Disclosing Party"); and

{{CompanyName_B}}, a company incorporated under the laws of {{country_B}}, with its principal place of business at {{address_B}} (hereinafter "Receiving Party").

Collectively referred to as "the Parties" and individually as "Party".

1. Purpose

The Disclosing Party may disclose certain confidential and proprietary information to the Receiving Party in connection with the provision of data processing services (hereinafter "Purpose"). This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which such information will be disclosed and protected.

2. Definition of Confidential Information

"Confidential Information" means any and all information, whether written or oral, tangible or intangible, disclosed by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party, directly or indirectly, which is designated as confidential or which, by its nature or the circumstances of its disclosure, should reasonably be understood to be confidential. This includes, but is not limited to, trade secrets, business plans, financial data, customer lists, technical data, product designs, software, marketing strategies, and any data processed under the Purpose.

3. Obligations of the Receiving Party

The Receiving Party agrees to:

a) Hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence and prevent any unauthorized disclosure, access, or use.

b) Use the Confidential Information solely for the Purpose and for no other reason.

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

d) Implement and maintain appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure a level of security appropriate to the risk.

e) Notify the Disclosing Party immediately upon discovery of any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information.

f) Not to copy, reproduce, modify, or reverse engineer any Confidential Information without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party.

4. Exclusions

The obligations of confidentiality under this Agreement shall not apply to information that:

a) Is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the Receiving Party.

b) Was in the Receiving Party's possession prior to disclosure by the Disclosing Party, as evidenced by written records.

c) Is rightfully obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party without breach of any confidentiality obligation.

d) Is independently developed by the Receiving Party without reference to the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information.

e) Is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order, provided that the Receiving Party gives prompt notice to the Disclosing Party to allow them to seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy.

5. Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and shall remain in effect for a period of {{term_years}} years, or until such time as the Confidential Information is no longer confidential or the Parties agree in writing to terminate this Agreement. The obligations of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of {{survival_years}} years.

6. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information

Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, or upon the Disclosing Party's written request, the Receiving Party shall promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information (including all copies thereof) and certify in writing to the Disclosing Party that all such information has been returned or destroyed, as applicable.

7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country_name}}. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of {{city_name}}, {{country_name}}.

8. Remedies

The Receiving Party acknowledges that monetary damages may not be a sufficient remedy for any breach of this Agreement and that the Disclosing Party shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief or specific performance, in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.

9. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, discussions, and negotiations between the Parties, whether oral or written.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

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DISCLOSING PARTY:

{{CompanyName_A}}

By: _____________________________

Name: {{SignatoryName_A}}

Title: {{SignatoryTitle_A}}

Date: {{Date_A}}

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RECEIVING PARTY:

{{CompanyName_B}}

By: _____________________________

Name: {{SignatoryName_B}}

Title: {{SignatoryTitle_B}}

Date: {{Date_B}}