Basic NDA Template (Mutual and One-Way)

The Basic NDA Template is a practical legal template designed to help founders, startups, and businesses protect confidential information when exploring new commercial relationships. It includes both mutual and one-way Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) versions, enabling users to choose the structure that best fits their transaction or discussion.

Accompanied by guidance on when an NDA should be used, the template is suitable for investor discussions, partnership negotiations, contractor engagements, mergers and acquisitions, and other situations where commercially sensitive information may be disclosed before a formal agreement is reached. It also explains the purpose of each version and highlights the key provisions that should be completed before execution.

This resource is intended as a practical starting point for routine commercial transactions. While suitable for many common business scenarios, users should seek legal advice where the transaction involves complex intellectual property, significant commercial value, cross-border elements, or industry-specific regulatory considerations.