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NDA Template: Mutual or One-Way, Download the Word File

A plain-English non-disclosure agreement template. Choose a mutual NDA template when both sides share secrets or a one-way NDA when only one side does, answer a few questions and download a .docx. The blank template is free.

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Updated October 2026

Not legal advice. This is a general template built from fixed clauses. KissMySkills is not a law firm and nobody reviews your answers. Laws differ by state and country: have a qualified lawyer review the agreement before anyone signs it.

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Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement: clauses and what each one does

Purpose. Names the reason for sharing. Both sides may share and both are bound.
Confidential Information. Defines what is protected. A broad, reasonable definition means unmarked information is covered too.
Exclusions. The standard carve-outs: public, already known, received elsewhere legitimately, or built independently.
Obligations of the Receiving Party. The core promise: use the information only for the stated purpose, keep it safe, and share it only on a need-to-know basis.
Disclosure Required by Law. Allows disclosure when a court or law demands it, with advance notice where possible.
Term. Sets how long sharing is covered and how long secrecy lasts afterwards; trade secrets stay protected while they remain secret.
Return or Destruction. When asked, the information must be handed back or deleted, with a practical exception for backups.
No License and No Obligation. Sharing does not transfer ownership or commit either side to a deal.
Remedies. Lets the information owner ask a court to stop a leak quickly, not only to claim money afterwards.
Governing Law and Disputes. Picks whose law applies and asks both sides to talk before going to court. Which courts can hear a dispute is not chosen here; add it with your lawyer.
General. Standard housekeeping: this document is the whole deal, changes must be in writing, and electronic signatures count.

What is in this NDA template

Eleven numbered clauses in neutral, US-style plain English, plus signatures. The preview explains each clause in one line; the Word file contains only the agreement.

Purpose

Why the information is shared, so it can be used only for that.

Definition and exclusions

A reasonable definition of confidential information and the four standard carve-outs.

Obligations

Use only for the purpose, reasonable care, need-to-know sharing, and a duty to report leaks.

Term

How long sharing is covered and how many years secrecy lasts afterwards; trade secrets stay protected while secret.

Return, no license, remedies

Return or delete on request, no transfer of ownership, and the right to ask a court to stop a leak.

Law and signatures

The state or country you type, a talk-first dispute step, and a signature block for both sides.

How to fill in an NDA template

Choose mutual or one-way. Mutual when both sides will share confidential information, for example a partnership talk. One-way when only you share, for example with a contractor or investor.
Enter both parties. Full legal names and addresses, and who signs for each side.
Write the purpose. One specific line, for example "evaluating a possible integration partnership". A narrow purpose protects you better.
Set the term. Typical NDAs cover 1 to 2 years of sharing and keep secrecy for 2 to 5 years after. Pick what fits your deal.
Type the governing law. Enter the US state or country whose law should apply.
Download, then get it reviewed. Have a lawyer review the .docx before signing. Received an NDA from someone else? Check it with our AI contract review first.

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FAQ

Is this NDA template free?

Yes. Answering the questions, the live preview with clause notes, printing and the blank Classic .docx of both the mutual and the one-way NDA are free with no sign-up. Downloading your filled NDA, the other two designs and saved NDAs are part of All-Access Pro.

Is this legal advice?

No. This is a general template, not legal advice, and KissMySkills is not a law firm. Nobody reviews your answers. Contract rules differ by state and country and by situation, so have a qualified lawyer review the final agreement before anyone signs it.

What is the difference between a mutual and a one-way NDA?

In a mutual NDA both parties share confidential information and both promise to protect it. In a one-way NDA only the disclosing party shares, and only the receiving party takes on the duties. Pick mutual when information flows both ways.

How long should an NDA last?

It depends on how long the information stays valuable. Many business NDAs cover 1 to 2 years of sharing and keep secrecy for 2 to 5 years after. Trade secrets are usually protected for as long as they remain secret. Ask a lawyer what fits your case.

Does AI write any part of the NDA?

No. Every sentence comes from a fixed clause library. Your answers only fill in names, dates, the purpose and the number of years.

How do I review an NDA someone sent me?

Read our NDA review guide or paste it into the AI contract review tool for a first pass, then confirm anything important with a lawyer.

Will the .docx open in Word and Google Docs?

Yes. It is a standard Word file with built-in styles and numbered headings, no tables or text boxes, so it opens in Microsoft Word, Word for the web, Google Docs and Apple Pages. The not-legal-advice note is on the first page and in the footer.

Not legal advice. These templates are general documents built from fixed clauses, offered for information. KissMySkills is not a law firm and does not review your answers. Have a qualified lawyer review any agreement before you sign it.