Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA): key clauses and how to draft it

What is a non-disclosure agreement (nda)?

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a contract in which one or more parties promise to keep shared information confidential and not use or disclose it to third parties. It is used before negotiations, investment, hiring and technical collaboration.

Key clauses every non-disclosure agreement (nda) should include

The clearer the clauses, the fewer the disputes. Make sure at least these elements are covered:

• Precise definition of confidential information and exclusions
• The specific purpose of sharing the information
• Recipient obligations: protect, not disclose, not use beyond the purpose
• Whether the NDA is one-way or mutual
• Confidentiality term and survival after the relationship ends
• Return or destruction of information on request
• Disclosure permitted by law or regulators
• Remedies and damages for breach
• Governing law

Practical tips before signing

• Sign before sharing sensitive information, not after.
• Avoid an over-broad definition that weakens enforceability.
• Choose a reasonable term, commonly two to five years depending on sensitivity.
• Keep the e-signature log as proof of when the obligation began.

How to create a non-disclosure agreement (nda) in Oqoodi AI

Oqoodi drafts contracts in Arabic and English, collects e-signatures through a secure link, keeps an audit trail of who did what and when, and archives every document for search.

1. Pick the "Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)" template in Oqoodi, or describe your case to the AI assistant and let it draft the text.
2. Enter the parties, amounts and dates, then adjust the clauses to match your deal.
3. Generate an Arabic and an English version when needed and review the wording before sending.
4. Send the e-signature link to the other party, then track and archive the contract from your dashboard.