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NDA generator for mutual and one way agreements

An NDA generator creates a non disclosure agreement from a few answers: who the parties are, whether both sides share information or only one, the purpose, how long confidentiality lasts and which law applies. Signee drafts the mutual or one way NDA in minutes, lets you edit any clause and sends it for electronic signature.

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  • Mutual or one way
  • Term and governing law you choose
  • Every clause editable
  • Not legal advice, review before signing
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Mutual or one way

A one way NDA, also called unilateral, protects information flowing in one direction. Use it when only you share something sensitive, for example when a contractor, an investor or a potential buyer of a product needs to see your roadmap, code or financials.

A mutual NDA protects both sides. It is the usual choice when two companies explore a partnership, an integration or a merger and each will show the other something it would not publish. Using a mutual NDA in a one way situation is rarely harmful, but a one way NDA in a two way situation leaves one party exposed.

Whichever you choose, the NDA is only the start of the relationship. When the talks succeed, the next document is usually a services agreement or a consulting agreement template, and the confidentiality clause there can replace the NDA.

Mutual Non Disclosure Agreement

8 clauses

Not legal advice
  1. 1.Parties and purpose. Who shares information and why
  2. 2.Confidential information. What is protected
  3. 3.Exclusions. What is not protected
  4. 4.Obligations. How the receiving party must treat it
  5. 5.Compelled disclosure. Court orders and regulators
  6. 6.Term and survival. How long the duty lasts
  7. 7.Return or destruction. What happens at the end
  8. 8.Remedies and governing law. Injunctions, law and courts

Provider

Customer

Clause by clause

What a solid NDA contains

These are the clauses Signee drafts. Each one can be edited, removed or replaced with your own wording.

  1. 1Parties and purpose

    Names both sides and the business purpose, for example evaluating a partnership or a software purchase. The purpose limits how the receiving party may use what it learns.

  2. 2Confidential information

    Defines the information covered: written, oral, visual or electronic, marked or obviously confidential. A definition that is too narrow leaves important material unprotected.

  3. 3Exclusions

    Information that is already public, already known, independently developed or received from someone else without a duty of confidence. These exclusions are standard and courts expect them.

  4. 4Obligations

    Use only for the purpose, share only with people who need to know and are bound by similar duties, and protect it with at least reasonable care.

  5. 5Compelled disclosure

    Allows disclosure when the law requires it, with prompt notice to the other side where that is legally possible.

  6. 6Term and survival

    Sets the period during which information is shared and how long the duty of confidence survives after it, often two to five years, with trade secrets protected for as long as they remain secret.

  7. 7Return or destruction

    Requires the receiving party to return or delete confidential information on request, with an exception for routine backups.

  8. 8Remedies and governing law

    Confirms that a breach may justify an injunction and names the law and courts that decide disputes.

Common mistakes

Where NDAs usually fall short

Everything is confidential

A definition that covers everything ever said is hard to enforce. Describe the categories that matter and include the standard exclusions.

No end date

An open ended duty is often read narrowly. A clear term with a longer period for trade secrets is easier to rely on.

Wrong signer

An NDA signed by someone without authority, or by an individual instead of the company, may not bind the organisation you are dealing with.

Purpose too broad

If the purpose is any business between the parties, the receiving side may use your information far beyond the deal you discussed.

Unclear governing law

Without a chosen law and forum, a dispute starts with an argument about where to have the dispute.

No return clause

Without a duty to return or delete, your files may sit on the other side for years after talks end.

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Create and sign an NDA

  1. 1

    Describe it

    Type one sentence: mutual or one way, the other party, the purpose, the term and the law.

  2. 2

    Check the draft

    Read the clauses, adjust the term or the purpose, and fill any field marked as missing.

  3. 3

    Send for signature

    Add both signers, set the order and reminders, and send. Signing works on phone and desktop.

  4. 4

    Keep track

    The signed NDA lands in the repository with its audit trail, and the end of the confidentiality period becomes a key date.

The NDA generator is a focused use of the AI contract generator. If you send NDAs every week, save your preferred version as a template in the contract templates library and fill only the party and purpose each time. Signatures are collected through electronic signature software with a sealed PDF and audit trail.

A generated NDA is not legal advice. Signee is not a law firm. The draft is a starting point for common business situations. For trade secrets of high value, employment matters or cross border deals, ask a qualified lawyer to review it before signing.

NDA generator questions

Is an NDA signed electronically valid
Yes, for ordinary business NDAs. Electronic signatures are recognised in the United States under ESIGN and UETA and in the EU under eIDAS. Signee records an audit trail with each step of the signing process as evidence.
How long should an NDA last
Two to five years of confidentiality after disclosure is common for business information. Trade secrets are often protected for as long as they remain secret. Choose a period that matches how long the information stays valuable.
Can I use the NDA generator for employees
Employee confidentiality terms usually sit in the employment contract and are shaped by employment law, which differs by country and state. Use the generator for business relationships and ask a lawyer about employment.
Can I try it before subscribing
Yes. The homepage has a one time demo that drafts a short agreement from one sentence. Sending documents for signature is part of the paid plans, which start at 24 USD a month billed yearly.
Is the generated NDA legal advice
No. Signee is not a law firm and the draft is not legal advice. It is a starting point you can edit, and important agreements should be reviewed by a qualified lawyer.
Can the other side edit the NDA
Their changes are saved as a new version of the NDA, and you can compare any two versions word by word before the final text goes out for signature.

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