Protect your company's secrets.
Work with a lawyer to draft a custom Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that protects your confidential info.
$240 (+ tax)
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Harness the power of an NDA.
Non-Disclosure Agreements prevent private information from being made public. Sometimes called secrecy or confidentiality agreements, they are key for hiring, the purchase or sale of a business, and the development of new products.
Why book an NDA?
Leaks are expensive.
Operating without NDAs can make it hard to get the compensation you'll need if your company secrets are ever made public.
Establish the ground rules.
Let your employees, consultants, and service providers know what information is confidential and the consequences for a leak.
Reduce your liability.
Some deals require full disclosure between parties, and can leave you vulnerable if there is no NDA to protect you.
Work in secret.
Protect your intellectual property from competitors so that you can maintain your head start and turn it into a long term lead.
What's covered in an NDA?
Have a kick-off call with a Good Lawyer and help them understand your unique needs. After the call, your lawyer will draft and deliver your NDA, ready to use.
Your Non-Disclosure Agreement
1. Protect your intellectual property
Create a contract that enables you to show your work to stakeholders without worrying about information leaks.
2. Protect your confidential information
Make sure your internal business processes, customer information, profit margins, and more are kept secret.
3. Prepare for the worst
If your confidential information is made public, an NDA will help defend your business in court and ensure adequate compensation.
How do Non-Disclosure Agreements work?
1. Book a kick-off call
Pick a time to discuss your NDA needs with your lawyer.
2. Design your agreement
Get advice and figure out exactly what your NDA will look like.
3. Receive your agreement
Get a digital copy, drafted by your lawyer, ready to sign and use.
Book a Non-Disclosure Agreement
Take control of your business relationships with a rock-solid, fully customized Agreement.
Frequently asked questions
Will I be able to communicate with my lawyer after the kickoff call?
Yes, absolutely. You can use the Goodlawyer platform to send messages and files. If substantially more communication is needed, your lawyer may request another call.
Do I really need a written NDA?
Non-Disclosure Agreements are key for clearly defining specific terms, what information must be kept confidential, and the consequences of violating the confidentiality. Without a legally sound NDA, it’s just your word against theirs in the case of a confidentiality breach.
What types of information do I need an NDA for?
You should be using an NDA any time you divulge confidential information. That means hiring employees or contractors, buying or selling a business, developing a new product or entering into a new strategic business relationship. Confidential information is any information that is not made public about the company’s business and includes:
- Personal information about your customers (learn more about Privacy Policies)
- Information about any of your employees, suppliers, vendors, and other business contacts (learn more about Service Agreements)
- Intellectual property and production methods(learn more about IP and Trademarks)
- Any of your business’ assets like sales and marketing playbooks, product development processes, research, databases, etc.
- Business strategies and plans, as well as sales projections and profit margins
If you’re unsure whether or not you need an NDA, an Advice Session with a good lawyer will get you an answer in no time!
Do NDAs work both ways?
Most NDA’s are one-directional, but Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreements exist. They protect the confidential information of both parties, and are intrinsically more complex. If your lawyer determines that you need a Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement, there could be some additional costs, but your lawyer will always clarify before proceeding.
What if I need more than one Non-Disclosure Agreement?
This service will only cover the creation of one Non-Disclosure Agreement. If additional Non-Disclosure Agreement are needed, you can talk to your Good Lawyer. Sometimes it is more efficient to produce multiple agreements and a discount is possible, but that is situational and Goodlawyer can’t guarantee any kind of bulk discount.
What file format will the Non-Disclosure Agreement be in?
Non-Disclosure Agreement are generally delivered as a PDF so that they can be easily shared, printed, and signed. They can also be delivered as a Word document. If that’s something you’re interested in, make sure you mention it to your lawyer.
Why not use a free template found on the internet?
Non-Disclosure Agreements are almost always specific to the nature of each relationship and the information being disclosed. An NDA written for employees probably won’t work for a business partner, or a supplier. There is also the possibility of having an illegal or non-valid NDA by including any unreasonable provisions, rendering the whole agreement invalid. Getting an NDA custom drafted for your situation is the best way to know your confidential info is protected
Do I need a lawyer in my province?
Generally, no, you don’t need a local lawyer to draft a Non-Disclosure Agreement. If you are looking for an employment related Non-Disclosure Agreement, it might be best to talk to a lawyer in your province. If you book an out-of-province lawyer that determines you need someone with local expertise, Goodlawyer can set you up with a local lawyer ready to help.
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