Free California Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement Form

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 Party certain confidential and proprietary information.

3. DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

"Confidential Information" means any information disclosed by one Party (the "Disclosing Party") to the other Party (the "Receiving Party"), either directly or indirectly, in writing, orally, or by inspection of tangible objects, including without limitation: documents, prototypes, samples, plant and equipment, software, algorithms, business plans, customer lists, financial data, and trade secrets. Confidential Information shall include all information marked as "Confidential" or "Proprietary" or which should reasonably be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure.

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