Confidential Disclosure Agreement
/kəˈnænɪkəl dɪsˈkloʊʒər əˈgriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal contract wherein parties agree to share confidential information solely for specified purposes, restricting further disclosure.
The parties signed a confidential disclosure agreement before discussing the trade secrets.
Forms
- confidential disclosure agreement
- confidential disclosure agreements
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Commentary
Often used interchangeably with nondisclosure agreement but may emphasize disclosure aspects; carefully define scope and duration in drafting.
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