Spot Red Flags
Checklist of warning signs
Analyze NDA
Paste and get risk score
Negotiate Terms
Push back on unfair clauses
Email Templates
Ready-to-send responses
Situational NDA Guides
Different NDAs require different approaches. Choose your scenario for tailored advice.
Employer NDA Review
Starting a new job? Learn what to watch for in employment NDAs, including hidden non-competes and IP assignments.
FREEInvestor NDA Review
Raising capital? Understand exclusivity clauses, standstill provisions, and what VCs really expect.
FREEVendor NDA Review
Evaluating a vendor? Protect your data rights and understand what you're agreeing to.
FREECase Studies
Learn from real-world examples. See how others successfully negotiated problematic NDAs.
FREEWhat to Do When You Receive an NDA
Follow this process to protect yourself before signing any non-disclosure agreement.
Read the Entire Document
Don't skip to the signature page. NDAs often bury problematic clauses in the middle. Pay special attention to definitions, obligations, term/duration, and remedies sections.
Check for Red Flags
Use our red flags checklist to identify clauses that are overly one-sided, unusual, or potentially harmful to you. Common issues include perpetual terms, overly broad definitions, and hidden non-competes.
Understand What You're Agreeing To
Make sure you understand the scope of confidential information, your obligations, the term/duration, and what happens if there's a dispute. Use our Risk Analyzer for a clause-by-clause breakdown.
Compare to Industry Standard
Is this NDA reasonable for your situation? Use our comparison tool to see how their terms stack up against a fair, balanced NDA.
Negotiate Problematic Terms
You don't have to accept everything as-is. Use our negotiation playbook and email templates to push back professionally.
NDA Analysis Tools
Free and professional tools to help you understand and evaluate any NDA you've received.
Risk Analyzer
Paste your NDA and get instant risk assessment, bias score, and clause-by-clause analysis.
PRONegotiation Mode
Paste any clause, get plain English explanation, balanced alternatives, and ready-to-send emails.
PROComparison Tool
See their NDA side-by-side with a fair, balanced industry-standard version.
FREERed Flags Checklist
Interactive checklist of warning signs with severity ratings and explanations.
FREEResponse Email Templates
Copy-paste emails for common NDA response scenarios. Professional, clear, and effective. View all 9 templates
Acknowledge Receipt
Professional response confirming you've received the NDA and will review it.
FREERequest Revisions
Template for requesting changes to specific clauses with professional language.
FREEPropose Mutual NDA
Counter-propose a mutual NDA instead of their one-sided version.
FREEDecline to Sign
Professional way to decline signing an unreasonable NDA without burning bridges.
FREEFrequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? See our complete FAQ page with 15+ detailed answers about reviewing, negotiating, and signing NDAs.
No, you don't have to sign anything. NDAs are contracts, and contracts require mutual agreement. You can negotiate terms, propose your own version, or decline entirely. However, the other party may choose not to proceed with the business relationship if you don't sign. It's a negotiation.
This is a common negotiation tactic. While some large companies do have rigid policies, most can make changes if the deal is valuable enough. Push back politely on terms that are truly problematic. Often, claiming something is "standard" is just the opening position.
One-way (unilateral) NDA: Only one party discloses confidential information, and only the receiving party has confidentiality obligations. Commonly used for employees, vendors, or when one party holds all the sensitive information.
Mutual (bilateral) NDA: Both parties may disclose confidential information, and both have equal obligations to protect the other's information. This is fairer when both sides are sharing sensitive business information.
Typical NDA terms range from 1-5 years, with 2-3 years being most common for business discussions. Be wary of "perpetual" or "indefinite" terms - these bind you forever. Trade secrets may warrant longer protection, but general business information shouldn't require eternal confidentiality.
Absolutely, and you should for significant deals. While our tools help you understand common issues, an attorney can provide personalized advice for your specific situation. Contact us for professional NDA review ($150+).
Consequences vary based on the NDA terms and the severity of the breach. The other party could sue for damages (actual losses caused by the breach), seek injunctive relief (court order to stop disclosure), or pursue specific performance. Some NDAs include liquidated damages clauses specifying a fixed amount. Intentional breaches are treated more seriously than accidental ones.