NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT
This Non-Disclosure Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of [Date of application] by and between [24/7 Protection & Investigations LLc] (“Disclosing Party”) and [employee] (“Receiving Party”).
1. Definition of Confidential Information
For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” means any data or information that is proprietary to the Disclosing Party and not generally known to the public, including but not limited to business plans, customer lists, financial data, trade secrets, and intellectual property.
2. Obligations of Receiving Party
The Receiving Party agrees to:
a. Maintain the confidentiality of the Confidential Information and not disclose it to any third parties without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party.
b. Use the Confidential Information solely for the purpose of [insert purpose, e.g., evaluating a potential business relationship].
c. Take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of the Confidential Information.
3. Exclusions from Confidential Information
Confidential Information does not include information that:
a. Is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement;
b. Is received from a third party without breach of any obligation of confidentiality;
c. Is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of the Confidential Information.
4. Term
This Agreement shall remain in effect for [two years] from the date of disclosure of the Confidential Information.
5. Return of Materials
Upon termination of this Agreement or upon request, the Receiving Party shall promptly return or destroy all materials containing Confidential Information.
6. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Non-Disclosure Agreement as of the date first above written.
[24/7 Protection & Investigations LLC]
Disclosing Party
[employee]
Receiving Party