Free Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Generator

When and how to use this letter

Use this generator when you are about to share sensitive information — a business idea, product designs, customer lists, financial figures, or marketing plans — with someone who is not yet bound to keep it secret. Typical moments include pitching to a potential partner, briefing a freelancer or contractor, talking to an investor, or interviewing a job candidate about internal projects. Generate the agreement, have both parties sign and date it, and keep a signed copy each before any confidential discussion begins.

Keep the purpose clause specific rather than vague. Writing the exact reason for sharing, such as evaluating a mobile app concept, makes the agreement clearer and easier to enforce than a blanket statement like all business discussions. Choose a confidentiality term that fits the information: two to five years is standard for most business information, while genuine trade secrets may deserve a longer period. Make sure the governing law matches where you actually do business, since enforcement happens under that jurisdiction's rules.

Understand what this document is and is not. This is a simple one-way agreement for everyday situations — it creates a clear written promise of confidentiality, which is far stronger than a verbal understanding. It is not a substitute for legal advice. If millions of dollars, a patentable invention, or a company sale are involved, have a qualified lawyer review or draft the agreement. This generator does not create an attorney-client relationship, and LetterTaply is not a law firm.

A practical tip: send the NDA before the meeting, not during it. People sign calmly when they can read first, and starting the conversation with the paperwork already done keeps the focus on your idea instead of on legal awkwardness.

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