NDA Template — Download Free Sample (India 2026)

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This NDA template is designed for Indian startups, SaaS companies, freelancers and enterprises that regularly share confidential information with employees, contractors, investors, potential partners and vendors. The template is enforceable under the Indian Contract Act, 1872, respects Section 27 (which bars restraint of trade), and covers both unilateral (one-way) and mutual (two-way) disclosures. It has been used across seed-stage founder discussions, later-stage due diligence, vendor onboarding and product evaluations. The template avoids the common pitfall of defining Confidential Information too broadly (which weakens enforceability) or too narrowly (which leaves gaps). Fields to customise include the disclosing/receiving party names, purpose, term, and seat of arbitration.

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NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

This Non-Disclosure Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [EFFECTIVE DATE] ("Effective Date") by and between:

[DISCLOSING PARTY NAME], a company incorporated under the laws of India, having its registered office at [ADDRESS] ("Disclosing Party"),

AND

[RECEIVING PARTY NAME], a company incorporated under the laws of India, having its registered office at [ADDRESS] ("Receiving Party").

The Disclosing Party and the Receiving Party are collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party".

1. DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

"Confidential Information" means any and all non-public information disclosed by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party, whether orally, in writing, electronically or in any other form, including but not limited to business plans, financial data, customer lists, pricing, source code, technical know-how, product roadmaps, trade secrets, and any information marked or reasonably understood to be confidential.

2. OBLIGATIONS OF THE RECEIVING PARTY

The Receiving Party shall:

(a) Hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence;

(b) Use the Confidential Information solely for the Purpose defined below;

(c) Restrict access to Confidential Information to employees, agents and contractors who have a genuine need to know and who are bound by equivalent confidentiality obligations;

(d) Not copy, reproduce or reverse-engineer any Confidential Information without prior written consent;

(e) Notify the Disclosing Party promptly upon becoming aware of any unauthorised disclosure or use.

3. PURPOSE

The Confidential Information is being disclosed solely for the purpose of [PURPOSE — e.g. evaluating a potential business relationship] (the "Purpose").

4. EXCLUSIONS FROM CONFIDENTIALITY

The obligations under this Agreement shall not apply to information that:

(a) Is or becomes publicly available without breach of this Agreement;

(b) Was lawfully known to the Receiving Party prior to disclosure;

(c) Is independently developed by the Receiving Party without reference to the Confidential Information;

(d) Is required to be disclosed by law or a competent court, provided prior written notice is given to the Disclosing Party.

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Key clauses under Indian law

1. Definition of Confidential InformationExpand
Includes technical, business, financial and marketing information disclosed in any form.
2. Permitted DisclosuresExpand
Employees, agents and advisors on a strict need-to-know basis with back-to-back obligations.
3. ExclusionsExpand
Publicly available, previously known, independently developed and legally compelled disclosures.
4. TermExpand
3-year default term with 2-year post-termination survival of confidentiality obligations.
5. Injunctive ReliefExpand
Right to seek immediate injunctive relief in addition to monetary damages.
6. Arbitration ClauseExpand
Sole arbitrator seated in a specified Indian city under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

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Frequently asked questions

Can this NDA template be used for both unilateral and mutual disclosures?

Yes. The template is written as a mutual NDA by default; converting it to unilateral simply requires stating that only one party will disclose Confidential Information.

Do I need to notarise an NDA in India?

Notarisation is not mandatory but is common for higher-value engagements. Execution on non-judicial stamp paper of the correct denomination is what matters legally.

How is a breach of NDA remedied?

The disclosing party can seek an injunction to stop further disclosure, plus monetary damages for the loss suffered. In serious cases, criminal liability under the Information Technology Act, 2000 may also arise.

Can startups use this NDA with employees and freelancers?

Yes. For employees, add non-solicitation and IP-assignment clauses in the employment contract itself. For freelancers, this NDA can be executed alongside the freelance agreement.

How long does an NDA remain valid?

This template runs for 3 years, with confidentiality obligations continuing for 2 additional years. Trade-secret style information can be protected indefinitely under a separate clause.

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