NDA Generator
Create a mutual non-disclosure agreement template
About NDA Generator
Generates a general-purpose Non-Disclosure Agreement template for situations where you need to share confidential information with another party.
This tool generates a general-purpose non-disclosure agreement template. It isn't legal advice and may not account for the specific laws of your state, country, or situation — requirements for this type of non-disclosure agreement can vary significantly by jurisdiction. Have any document reviewed by a qualified attorney before you sign it or rely on it, especially for anything involving significant money, property, or legal obligations.
Fill in the parties involved, the scope of confidential information, and the term. Preview the document, then download it as a Word or PDF file.
This is a general starting template — for anything involving significant intellectual property or a high-stakes business relationship, having a lawyer review the specific terms before signing is worth doing.
Watch: NDA Generator in Action
- Is a general NDA template enough for a high-stakes business relationship?
- For anything involving significant intellectual property or a high-stakes business relationship, having a lawyer review the specific terms before signing is worth doing — treat this as a solid general starting template, not a final word.
- Is this a one-way or mutual NDA?
- It is mutual. The wording covers confidential information disclosed by either party, and both sides take on the same duties. Party A and Party B each hold and use the other's information only for the stated purpose. If just one side shares secrets, a one-way form fits better.
- What is the difference between the two year fields?
- Disclosure period (years) is how long new disclosures fall under the agreement, starting from the date in the document. The second field is how many years confidentiality lasts afterwards. Trade secrets are handled separately in the text and stay protected as long as they remain trade secrets.
- Why can't I press Preview or download?
- Party A Name, Party B Name and Governing State/Country must all be filled in. Until then Preview, Word and PDF stay disabled and an amber note reminds you. The purpose and year fields come pre-filled, so only those three need your input.
- Can I edit the clauses after downloading?
- Yes, if you choose the Word download. The .docx opens in a normal word processor where you can reword or add clauses. The PDF is meant for reading and signing, so make your changes in the Word file first, then save your own PDF.
- What does the governing law field do?
- Whatever you type, such as Texas, USA or England and Wales, is inserted into the Governing Law clause as the place whose laws apply. The tool does not check that it is a real or suitable jurisdiction, so choose one that both parties accept.
How to use NDA Generator
Type the two parties into Party A Name and Party B Name, using full legal names for companies or individuals. Both are required, along with Governing State/Country, for example California, USA. Purpose of Disclosure starts as "evaluating a potential business relationship" and can be replaced with something narrower, such as discussing a software build.
Disclosure period (years) defaults to 2 and sets how long disclosures are covered. The next box, Confidentiality continues after that (years), defaults to 3. Press Preview to read the whole agreement on screen, then use Word to download mutual-nda.docx or PDF to download mutual-nda.pdf. The date written into the opening paragraph is the day you generate it.
When to use it
This template fits the early stage of a conversation where both sides will swap sensitive material. Examples: two small companies exploring a joint product, a founder showing financials to a possible adviser, or a freelancer and client discussing an unreleased project. Because the wording is mutual, each party is bound equally, which usually makes it easier to get a quick signature from the other side.
When not to use it
Skip it when only one side will disclose anything. A one-way agreement is a better match there, and a mutual form can bind you more than needed. Also avoid relying on it alone for employment contracts, investor deals, patents, or anything where large sums or core intellectual property are at stake. In those cases ask a lawyer to draft or review the document.
Tips for best results
Shorten the Purpose of Disclosure to the actual reason you are talking, because the agreement says information may be used solely for that purpose. Pick the survival period deliberately: the text applies it after the disclosure period ends or after early termination, whichever comes first. Read the preview once from the other party's point of view before sending, and print or sign the PDF so both signature lines carry a date.
Limitations
The clauses are fixed. You can change only the names, purpose, the two year figures and the governing law, so you cannot add, remove or reorder clauses here, but you can edit the downloaded Word file. The protected disclosures clause cites a United States federal statute, which may not suit other countries. The output is a template to review, not legal advice, and laws differ by place.
Privacy
Names, purpose and jurisdiction you type stay in the page. The Word and PDF files are assembled by code running in your browser and saved straight to your device. Nothing you enter is sent to a server to build the document, so the draft exists only on your screen and in the file you download.