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What You're Signing

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA), also called a confidentiality agreement, prohibits you from sharing certain information belonging to the other party. NDAs are used in job applications, business partnerships, investor discussions, and contractor relationships.

Why It Matters

The key variables in any NDA are: What counts as confidential? How long does the restriction last? Is it mutual or one-sided? What happens if you accidentally disclose something? Vague or perpetual NDAs can seriously restrict your career and business options for years — including preventing you from discussing publicly available information or disclosing illegal conduct.

Real Clause Example

""Recipient agrees to keep strictly confidential any information received from Discloser, whether oral or written, directly or indirectly, that relates to any aspect of Discloser's business, operations, technology, or personnel. This obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement without limitation.""

From a real startup NDA — the perpetual term and broad definition make this one of the most restrictive NDA clauses we commonly see.

What Our AI Flags in 🔒 Documents
No definition or an overly broad definition of 'confidential information'
No expiration date or a term longer than 3–5 years
Attempts to restrict disclosure of illegal activity or safety violations
Unilateral NDAs where only you are bound, not the other party
Clauses that cover information you already knew before the relationship
Injunctive relief provisions that allow the other party to get a court order against you without proving harm
Clauses that restrict you from discussing your own work experience in future job searches
Before You Sign
Insist on a defined term

Perpetual NDAs are aggressive. 2–5 years is standard. Trade secrets can be protected separately under trade secret law.

Narrow the definition of confidential information

Ask for a carve-out: information that is publicly available, that you independently developed, or that you received from another source without restriction should not be covered.

Add a disclosure carve-out

You should always be able to disclose information as required by law, court order, or to a government agency. Make sure this exception is explicit.

Request mutuality

A mutual NDA protects both parties equally. Unilateral NDAs (only you are bound) should raise a flag, especially in relationships with roughly equal bargaining power.

How to Analyze Your Document — Step by Step
Step 1
Copy your NDA text

Copy the full text of the non-disclosure agreement.

Step 2
Select 'NDA' as the document type

Choose NDA so the AI checks for perpetual terms, broad definitions, and unilateral obligations.

Step 3
Run the free analysis

Click Analyse Document and receive your NDA risk summary in seconds.

Step 4
Check the term, scope, and mutuality

Review the AI's findings on how long the NDA lasts, what's covered, and whether it's one-sided.

Step 5
Negotiate or consult an attorney

If the NDA has a perpetual term or overly broad scope, ask to negotiate those terms or consult an attorney.

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