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Free Illinois NDA and Confidentiality Agreement

Download a professional Illinois Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) template. Compliant with Illinois law, including the Freedom to Work Act requirements.

618 wordsUpdated July 19, 2026

Who is this template for?

Business owners sharing proprietary trade secrets with potential investors or partners.
Employers hiring employees or contractors in Illinois requiring protection of intellectual property.
Freelancers and consultants entering into collaborative projects where sensitive data is exchanged.
Companies undergoing M&A due diligence requiring mutual confidentiality.

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1. PARTIES

This Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality 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").

2. PURPOSE

The parties wish to explore a potential business relationship or transaction (the "Purpose"). In connection with this Purpose, the Disclosing Party may disclose certain confidential and proprietary information to the Receiving Party.

3. DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

"Confidential Information" means any and all non-public, proprietary, or sensitive information disclosed by the Disclosing Party to 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, and marketing strategies. Confidential Information shall be marked as "Confidential" or, if disclosed orally, identified as such at the time of disclosure and summarized in writing within thirty (30) days.

4. OBLIGATIONS OF RECEIVING PARTY

The Receiving Party agrees to hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence and to take all reasonable precautions to protect such information from unauthorized disclosure, using at least the same degree of care as it uses to protect its own confidential information of a similar nature.

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