Independent Contractor Non-Disclosure Agreement

If you are a business owner, you probably know that hiring independent contractors may work out better. Perhaps there's a short-term project you'd rather have someone outside the company work on.

It is just that concern for your company's confidential and valuable information preventing you from acting on it. That is where the Independent Contractor NDA comes in and saves the day.

What Is an Independent Contractor NDA?

Non-Disclosure Agreements are not a novelty, and you can find them in almost all types of agreements, employment contracts, and across industries. If you are an app developer, inventor, patent holder, or the like, the Independent Contractor NDA could be of great use. Also, public figures who hire bodyguards, cooks, cleaners, and other services routinely ask them to sign Independent Contractor NDAs.

The agreement should outline what type of information is considered confidential and any other expectations the client or hiring company may want to highlight.

Other Names for Independent Contractor NDA

Depending on your state, an Independent Contractor NDA may also be known as:

• Independent Contractor Non-Disclosure Agreement
• Independent Contractor Proprietary Information Agreement
• Independent Contractor PIA

Who Needs an Independent Contractor NDA?

Any individual or business entity hiring freelancers and independent contractors may find Independent Contractor NDAs useful. Even if you merely want to take extra care to ensure privacy, this type of agreement can give you the peace of mind you need.

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What Information Will I Need to Create My Independent Contractor NDA?

To create your document, please provide:

• Hiring Entity: The person or company hiring the independent contractor.
• Independent Contractor: The name and contact information of the person or company providing the services.
• Effective Date: The date when the agreement goes into effect.
• Governing Law: The legal system used in the event of a dispute.
• Purpose: A short explanation of why the deal is necessary.
• Confidential Information: A full description of the scope of what entails confidential information.
• Examples: A specific example of what the agreement would typically cover.
• Duration: The effectual period of the agreement and extension possibilities.
• Additional Clauses: Any other clauses and provisions such as non-compete, non-solicitation, or non-disparagement.
• Signatures: Both parties must sign the agreement.

Independent Contractor NDA Terms

• Unilateral: An agreement or decision that affects or arrived at by one party
• Bilateral: An understanding or decision that affects or reached by both parties
• Proprietary Information: Valuable trade secrets and any other information a company would want to keep secret
• Injunction: A court order to do or to refrain from doing
• Indemnity: Contractual protection against legal liability

Independent Contractor NDA Signing Requirements

To ensure it is legally binding and enforceable, the Independent Contractor NDA must be signed by both the client and independent contractor. Both should review the agreement in detail beforehand. Notarization is not necessary nor a legal requirement, but possible if both parties agree.

What to Do with Your Independent Contractor NDA

After signing, the hiring entity and the independent contractor should receive a physical copy of the agreement. Ensuring it's safe and protected is essential if there is ever a dispute in the future, as you may need to present the contract in an arbitration or litigation.