Free General US Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement

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. 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 electronic or other means, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. This includes, but is not limited to, business plans, financial data, customer lists, software code, trade secrets, and technical specifications.

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