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Mutual non-disclosure agreement
22 Oct 2026

This Non-Disclosure Agreement is made on 22 Oct 2026 between Brightline Software Pvt Ltd, of 4th Floor, Prestige Tower, MG Road, Bengaluru 560001, and Kavya Design Studio, of 12 Indiranagar, Bengaluru 560038, each a "Party".

The Parties wish to share certain confidential information for the purpose of discussing a possible design project for Brightline's customer app (the "Purpose"). In this agreement, a party disclosing information (the "Disclosing Party") shares information with the party receiving it (the "Receiving Party"). They agree as follows:

  1. 1. Confidential information. Confidential information means any business, technical, financial or customer information disclosed in any form, marked or reasonably understood to be confidential, including designs, source code, plans, pricing and know-how.
  2. 2. Exclusions. It does not include information that is or becomes public without the Receiving Party's fault, was already lawfully known to it, is received lawfully from a third party without restriction, or is independently developed without use of the confidential information.
  3. 3. Obligations. The Receiving Party shall use the confidential information only for the Purpose, keep it secret with at least reasonable care, and share it only with its employees or advisers who need to know it and are bound by similar confidentiality duties.
  4. 4. Required disclosure. The Receiving Party may disclose information if required by law or a court or government order, after giving the Disclosing Party prompt notice where allowed.
  5. 5. Return or destruction. On request, or when this agreement ends, the Receiving Party shall return or destroy the confidential information and any copies.
  6. 6. No licence. No licence or ownership right in any confidential information or intellectual property is granted by this agreement. Neither Party is obliged to enter into any further transaction.
  7. 7. Term. This agreement lasts for 2 years from the effective date. The confidentiality obligations continue for 3 years after it ends.
  8. 8. Remedies. Unauthorised disclosure may cause irreparable harm, so the Disclosing Party may seek an injunction in addition to any other remedy available in law.
  9. 9. Law and jurisdiction. This agreement is governed by the laws of India, and the courts at Bengaluru shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

Signed by the Parties on the date above.

For Brightline Software Pvt Ltd
Arjun Mehta, Director
For Kavya Design Studio
Kavya Rao, Proprietor
Witness 1
Signature:
Name:
Address:
Witness 2
Signature:
Name:
Address:
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How to make a nda

Create a free mutual or one-way NDA with standard confidentiality clauses under Indian law, and download it as a PDF to sign.

  1. 1

    Add the parties

    Choose mutual or one-way, and add both parties and who signs for each.

  2. 2

    Set the terms

    The purpose, effective date, term, how long confidentiality lasts and the courts.

  3. 3

    Print and sign

    Download the PDF, print it on stamp paper if your state requires, and sign.

What is an NDA?

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a contract in which one or both parties promise to keep shared information confidential and use it only for an agreed purpose. Businesses sign NDAs before discussing a partnership, hiring a freelancer or agency, pitching to an investor, or showing a product in development.

A mutual NDA protects both sides when both share information; a one-way NDA protects only the party that discloses.

NDA format

An NDA names the parties and the purpose, defines what counts as confidential information and what doesn't, sets out how the receiving party must protect it, covers disclosure required by law, return of information, no licence, the term and how long confidentiality lasts, remedies, and the governing law and courts. Both parties sign, often with witnesses.

In India, an NDA is a contract under the Indian Contract Act and usually needs stamp duty as an agreement, depending on your state.

Rules that apply

An NDA is a contract

An NDA is enforceable as a contract when both parties freely agree, for a lawful purpose. A clause that unreasonably stops someone working in their trade may not be enforced.

Source: India Code — Indian Contract Act, 1872

Stamp duty on agreements

Agreements usually attract a small stamp duty set by each state. Print the NDA on stamp paper or e-stamp it before signing.

Source: Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (and state stamp acts)

What each field means

FieldWhat to enterExample
Type of NDAMutual if both sides share information; one-way if only the first party shares.—
First partyThe first party's legal name.Brightline Software Pvt Ltd
First party's addressIts registered address.—
Signed for the first party byWho signs for the first party, with their title.Arjun Mehta, Director
Second partyThe second party's legal name.Kavya Design Studio
Second party's addressIts address.—
Signed for the second party byWho signs for the second party.Kavya Rao, Proprietor
Purpose of sharing informationWhy information is being shared. Keep it specific.—
Effective dateWhen the NDA starts.—
Agreement term (years)How long the agreement runs.—
Confidentiality lasts (years after end)How long confidentiality lasts after the agreement ends.—
Courts at (city)The city whose courts handle disputes.Bengaluru
Other terms (optional)Optional: anything else you've agreed, such as no-poaching.—

Good to know

Is an NDA legally binding in India?

Yes. A properly signed NDA is a contract under the Indian Contract Act; you can seek damages or an injunction if it's breached.

Does an NDA need stamp paper?

Usually yes: agreements attract state stamp duty. An unstamped NDA can't be used as evidence until the duty and penalty are paid.

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

In a mutual NDA both sides share and protect information; in a one-way NDA only one side discloses and only the other is bound.

How long should an NDA last?

Commonly 2–3 years, with confidentiality continuing 2–5 years after it ends. Trade secrets may need longer protection.

Can an NDA stop an employee from working for a competitor?

Not by itself. A clause that stops someone working in their trade after leaving is generally not enforceable in India.

Is my data stored anywhere?

No. The NDA is made in your browser and its details never leave your device.

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