This Non-Disclosure Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into between [Your Company Name], hereinafter referred to as the “Disclosing Party,” and the recipient, hereinafter referred to as the “Receiving Party,” collectively referred to as the “Parties,” to protect the confidential information shared by the Disclosing Party regarding its ceramic cups.
- Confidential Information: The term “Confidential Information” refers to any non-public information disclosed by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party, whether orally, in writing, or in any other form, related to the ceramic cups, including but not limited to designs, production techniques, manufacturing processes, business strategies, financial information, customer information, and any other proprietary or sensitive information.
- Non-Disclosure Obligation: The Receiving Party agrees to treat all Confidential Information received from the Disclosing Party as strictly confidential. The Receiving Party shall not disclose, distribute, reproduce, or use the Confidential Information for any purpose other than as required to fulfill the intended purpose of this Agreement, without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party.
- Duty of Care: The Receiving Party agrees to exercise reasonable care to prevent the unauthorized disclosure or use of the Confidential Information. The Receiving Party shall restrict access to the Confidential Information to only those employees or authorized individuals who have a legitimate need to know and are bound by similar obligations of confidentiality.
- Exceptions to Confidentiality: The obligations of confidentiality shall not apply to information that: a) Is already in the public domain at the time of disclosure or subsequently becomes part of the public domain without any breach of this Agreement; b) Is rightfully obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party without any obligation of confidentiality; c) Is independently developed by the Receiving Party without reference to the Confidential Information; d) Is required to be disclosed by law or by a court order, provided that the Receiving Party gives the Disclosing Party prompt notice of such requirement to allow the Disclosing Party an opportunity to seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy.
- Term and Termination: This Agreement shall remain in effect for a period of [enter duration] from the date of execution. Either Party may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect upon written notice if it determines that the purpose of the Agreement has been fulfilled or if there is a breach of confidentiality. The obligations of confidentiality shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
- Governing Law and Jurisdiction: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [enter jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [enter jurisdiction].