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Free California NDA Template

Free California NDA template: mutual non-disclosure agreement compliant with CA law. Download professional, ready-to-use contract now.

TermScore 82/100650 wordsUpdated September 8, 2026

Who is this template for?

Tech startups sharing proprietary code or business plans with California-based contractors
Freelancers and consultants protecting client data during project negotiations
Companies disclosing trade secrets in merger or investment discussions under CA jurisdiction
Inventors and creators safeguarding ideas before licensing agreements

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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], located at [PARTY A ADDRESS] ("Disclosing Party"), and [PARTY B NAME], located at [PARTY B ADDRESS] ("Receiving Party"), collectively referred to as the "Parties."

2. PURPOSE

The Parties wish to explore a potential business relationship and may disclose confidential information to each other. This Agreement governs the protection of such information.

3. DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

"Confidential Information" means any non-public information, including but not limited to trade secrets, business plans, financial data, customer lists, technical specifications, and intellectual property disclosed by one Party to the other, whether orally, in writing, or electronically, and marked as confidential or reasonably understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and circumstances of disclosure.

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