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Free California Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement

Download a professional California Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement template. Protect your trade secrets and confidential data with this legally compliant form.

810 wordsUpdated November 4, 2026

Who is this template for?

Two companies exploring a potential merger or joint venture in California.
A startup founder and a potential technical advisor discussing proprietary software architecture.
Freelancers and subcontractors sharing sensitive client data during project collaboration.
Consultants and clients exchanging business strategies and financial projections.

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1. PARTIES

This Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [DATE] (the "Effective Date") by and between [PARTY A NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE] with its principal place of business at [ADDRESS] ("Party A"), and [PARTY B NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE] with its principal place of business at [ADDRESS] ("Party B"). Party A and Party B may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."

2. PURPOSE

The Parties wish to explore a potential business opportunity of mutual interest (the "Purpose"). In connection with the Purpose, each Party may disclose to the other certain confidential and proprietary information. The Parties agree to enter into this Agreement to protect the confidentiality of such information.

3. DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

"Confidential Information" means any and all non-public, proprietary, or confidential information disclosed by one Party (the "Disclosing Party") to the other Party (the "Receiving Party"), whether orally, in writing, or by inspection of tangible objects, including but not limited to: business plans, financial data, customer lists, software code, trade secrets, inventions, and marketing strategies. Information disclosed orally shall be considered Confidential Information if it is identified as confidential at the time of disclosure or if a reasonable person would understand it to be confidential under the circumstances.

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