One-Way Non-Disclosure Agreement Template (Simple)

Protect information you share with someone else.

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Simple: a 1–2 page short form with just the core terms.

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1. Parties2. Details

Parties

Signing order: Disclosing Party → Receiving Party. Each signer is invited after the previous one signs.

1. Disclosing PartyFull name *Email (to send the signing link)

2. Receiving PartyFull name *Email (to send the signing link)

Signature, date and name fields are added for every signer automatically.

Details

Effective date *What the information will be used forConfidentiality period (years) *Governing state *

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Signature, initials (every page) and date fields are placed for each party. You can review and adjust them before sending.

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What the sections mean (plain English)

Purpose: Explains why the parties are entering into this document.
Confidential Information means all non-public information th: Basic facts about the business: where it is registered and its official address and agent.
The Recipient will (a) keep the Confidential Information str: Basic facts about the business: where it is registered and its official address and agent.
Standard exclusions apply to information that is public, alr: What the price covers, what it does not, and options priced separately.
The Recipient will return or destroy all Confidential Inform: What must be kept secret and for how long.
These duties continue for {{term_years}} years from the Effe: Exactly what work is to be done.
Governing law: Which state's law applies and where any lawsuit must be filed.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION: How disagreements get handled before anyone goes to court.
SEVERABILITY: If a court strikes one clause, the rest still counts.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS: How this document can be changed later.
NOTICES: How the parties must officially contact each other.
COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES: E-signatures are valid and each party can sign separately.
Optional clauses: Extra terms you can switch on or off in step 3. Leave them off if unsure.

How to use this One-Way Non-Disclosure Agreement template

Answer the guided questions. Your name and company fill in automatically from your profile.
Pick the governing state and complete the [STATE-SPECIFIC] blanks. Switch optional clauses on or off.
Check the live preview, then create the document. Signature, initial and date fields are placed for each party.
Review the fields and send. Each party signs in order, and everyone gets the signed PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Is this One-Way Non-Disclosure Agreement template free?

Yes. You can fill it in, download it and send it for electronic signature with a free E-Sign Auto account.

Is an electronically signed One-Way Non-Disclosure Agreement legally binding?

In the U.S., the federal ESIGN Act and state UETA laws generally give e-signatures the same effect as handwritten ones. Check your state's rules.

Does this template work in my state?

It is a generic, state-neutral starting point. Pick your governing state and complete every blank marked [STATE-SPECIFIC]. This template is not legal advice; consult a licensed attorney in your state.

Who signs, and in what order?

Disclosing Party, then Receiving Party. Each signer gets a secure link in that order, with signature, initial and date fields already placed.