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Non-Disclosure and Non-Circumvention Agreement
Free NDA + non-circumvention agreement template — protects confidential information and prevents bypassing an introducing party in a deal.
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This free non-disclosure and non-circumvention agreement covers 1. Confidentiality, 2. Non-Circumvention, 3. Exceptions, 4. Term, 5. Governing Law with 6 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for individuals and small businesses handling a straightforward legal document themselves needing a clear, professional document without commissioning custom legal drafting for a routine situation. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Non-Disclosure and Non-Circumvention Agreement
Party A: [Name] Party B: [Name] Date: [Date]
1. Confidentiality
Each party agrees to keep confidential any non-public information shared by the other in connection with [Purpose — e.g. "the potential business opportunity described below"], and to use it only for that purpose.
2. Non-Circumvention
If [Party A] introduces [Party B] to a business opportunity, contact, or deal, [Party B] agrees not to bypass [Party A] to deal directly with the introduced party without [Party A]'s involvement and agreed compensation, for a period of [Duration] from the date of introduction.
3. Exceptions
This Agreement does not apply to information that: is or becomes public through no fault of either party, was already known before disclosure, or is independently developed without reference to the disclosed information.
4. Term
This Agreement remains in effect for [Duration] from the date above.
5. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [State/Country].
Party A: ______________________ Date: ____________ Party B: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Non-circumvention clauses are common in brokering/deal-introduction contexts (real estate, M&A, international trade) specifically to protect the "middleman" who made the introduction — be specific about what counts as circumvention to make it enforceable.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 5 standard sections: 1. Confidentiality, 2. Non-Circumvention, 3. Exceptions, 4. Term, 5. Governing Law
- 6 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Before involving a lawyer
A solid starting draft to review with counsel, or to use directly for a low-stakes situation.
FAQ
Is this non-disclosure and non-circumvention agreement template really free?
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What does this non-disclosure and non-circumvention agreement cover?
This legal template includes 1. Confidentiality, 2. Non-Circumvention, 3. Exceptions, 4. Term. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Legal documents are exactly where a generic template is most likely to miss something that matters — the right structure, required disclosures, and even which clauses are enforceable all vary by state and situation. Use this as a starting point for a conversation with a licensed attorney, not a substitute for one.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 6 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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