NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA)
Effective Date: [Insert Date]
Version: 1.0
This Non-Disclosure Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between you, the user, and [mystarup.com] ("Company," "we," "us," or "our"). By clicking the "I Agree" button or checking the box below, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
1. Purpose
The purpose of this Agreement is to protect the confidentiality of certain proprietary and confidential information shared by the Company through its platform. This Agreement is designed to safeguard business plans, strategies, financial data, and other sensitive information that may be exchanged through the platform.
2. Definition of Confidential Information
For the purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" includes but is not limited to:
- Business plans, strategies, and projections
- Financial data and records
- Marketing strategies
- Proprietary designs, methodologies, and trade secrets
- Any other information that is designated as confidential or that would reasonably be
- considered confidential in nature.
3. Obligations of the User
By accessing or using the platform, you agree to:
- Keep all Confidential Information shared by the Company strictly confidential.
- Not disclose, share, or distribute Confidential Information to any third parties without the prior written consent of the Company.
- Use the Confidential Information solely for the purpose of engaging with the platform and its services.
- Protect the Confidential Information with reasonable care to prevent unauthorized access or use.
4. Exclusions from Confidential Information
Confidential Information does not include:
- Information that was already publicly available at the time of disclosure or becomes publicly available without your breach of this Agreement.
- Information that was independently developed by you without the use of the Confidential Information.
- Information that is disclosed to you by a third party without an obligation of confidentiality.
5. Duration of Confidentiality
The confidentiality obligations under this Agreement will remain in effect as long as you have access to the platform and continue to use the services provided. Even after you cease using the platform, you will remain obligated to keep any Confidential Information shared during your use of the platform confidential.
6. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information
Upon request by the Company, you agree to return or destroy all Confidential Information in your possession.
7. No License
Nothing in this Agreement grants you any intellectual property rights to the Confidential Information shared by the Company. The information remains the exclusive property of the Company.
8. No Obligation to Enter into Further Agreements
This Agreement does not obligate either party to enter into any further agreements, business relationships, or transactions. Either party may terminate access to the platform at any time.
9. Breach and Remedies
If you breach any of the terms of this Agreement, the Company may seek remedies, including but not limited to legal action, damages, and injunctive relief, to prevent further unauthorized use or disclosure of the Confidential Information.
10. Governing Law
This Agreement will be governed by the laws of [Country/State], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
11. Amendments
The Company reserves the right to amend this Agreement at any time. Any changes will be posted on the platform, and the updated Agreement will become effective as of the date it is posted.
12. Miscellaneous
- Entire Agreement: This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties regarding confidentiality and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings.
- Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is deemed invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.