Download Free NDA Templates for Different Business Scenarios

This page features free NDA templates designed for a variety of business scenarios — including employees, independent contractors, consultants, vendors, investors, and partners. Each template is available for all 50 U.S. states, ensuring compliance with state-specific laws and helping you protect confidential information in any professional relationship.

Select NDA Templates by Type

Please choose the NDA template that best fits your business scenario. Each version is available for all 50 U.S. states, ensuring compliance with local laws and protecting your confidential information.

General

  • NDA Agereement

    A general NDA template suitable for most business situations, ensuring confidentiality when sharing sensitive information with employees, contractors, partners, or other third parties.

Employee NDA

  • Employee NDA Agreement

    An Employee NDA ensures that staff members keep company information, trade secrets, client data, and internal processes confidential during and after employment.

Independent Contractor NDA

  • Independent Contractor NDA Agreement

    An Independent Contractor NDA ensures that freelancers or external contractors protect confidential information they access while providing services, such as business strategies, client data, or technical know-how.

Consultant NDA

  • Consultant NDA Agreement

    A Consultant NDA ensures that external advisors or experts keep sensitive business information confidential, including strategic plans, financial data, intellectual property, and client information disclosed during consultation.

Mutual NDA

  • Mutual NDA Agreement

    A Mutual NDA is used when both parties share sensitive information, ensuring that business strategies, technical data, client lists, or financial details remain confidential throughout the partnership.

Supplier NDA

  • Supplier NDA Agreement

    A Supplier NDA ensures that vendors and manufacturers protect sensitive information such as pricing, product designs, supply terms, and production methods shared during the business relationship.

Investor NDA

  • Investor NDA Agreement

    An Investor NDA protects confidential information shared with potential or existing investors, including financial records, business plans, trade secrets, and proprietary strategies during fundraising or due diligence.

Partnership NDA

  • Partnership NDA Agreement

    A Partnership NDA is used when businesses or organizations collaborate and need to protect confidential information, such as joint venture plans, product roadmaps, marketing strategies, and proprietary technologies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are NDA agreements legally required in the United States?

NDAs are not legally required by default, but they are widely used to protect confidential information. Without an NDA, it may be difficult to enforce confidentiality obligations in court if sensitive data is disclosed.

What is the difference between unilateral and mutual NDAs?

A unilateral NDA is used when only one party discloses confidential information, such as an employer sharing data with an employee. A mutual NDA applies when both parties share sensitive information, for example in partnerships or joint ventures.

Do NDA agreements need to comply with state law?

Yes. While general NDA principles apply nationwide, states may differ on enforceability of certain clauses, such as non-compete or non-solicitation terms. Our templates include state-specific versions to help ensure compliance.

Can I use these NDA templates for different business relationships?

Yes. We provide NDA templates tailored for employees, independent contractors, consultants, vendors, investors, and partners. Choose the version that matches your situation and state, then customize it as needed.

How do I download and edit these NDA templates?

Click on the desired NDA type and state on this page to access the template. All templates are provided in Word format, making it easy to download, edit, and finalize your agreement.

NDA Agreement Filling Guide

This section provides a detailed guide for filling out NDA agreements, helping you understand the purpose of each clause and ensuring accurate information entry to protect confidential data.

Key Points for Filling Out:

  • Party Information: Fill in the legal names, business entity types, and contact details of both parties (disclosing and receiving).
  • Definition of Confidential Information: Clearly define what constitutes confidential data, such as business plans, client lists, financial records, technical documents, or trade secrets.
  • Obligations of Receiving Party: State that the receiving party must keep all confidential information secure and not disclose it to third parties without consent.
  • Permitted Use: Specify that confidential information can only be used for the agreed business purpose (e.g., evaluation, cooperation, project discussions).
  • Exclusions from Confidential Information: List what does not count as confidential, such as information already public, independently developed, or lawfully obtained from third parties.
  • Term of Confidentiality: Clarify how long the confidentiality obligation lasts (e.g., 2–5 years after disclosure or termination of the relationship).
  • Return or Destruction of Information: State that upon termination, the receiving party must return or destroy confidential documents and files.
  • Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Identify which state’s law applies and how disputes will be resolved (arbitration, mediation, litigation).
  • Remedies for Breach: Note that the disclosing party may seek injunctions, damages, or other remedies if confidentiality is violated.
  • Mutual vs. Unilateral NDA: Indicate whether both parties disclose confidential information (mutual) or only one party does (unilateral).