NDA Agreement Review Checklist / NDA协议审查清单
Parties Involved / 参与方
Ensure all parties are clearly identified, including full legal names and addresses.
确保所有参与方明确列出,包括全名和地址。
Definition of Confidential Information / 保密信息的定义
Check that the definition is clear and specific, outlining what constitutes confidential information.
检查保密信息的定义是否清晰具体,明确什么构成保密信息。
Obligations of Receiving Party / 接收方的义务
Confirm that the obligations regarding the use, protection, and handling of confidential information are clearly stated.
确认接收方在使用、保护和处理保密信息方面的义务是否明确。
Exclusions from Confidentiality / 保密例外情况
Review any exclusions to confidentiality (e.g., information that is publicly available or independently developed).
检查保密协议中是否有例外情况(如公开信息或独立开发的信息)。
Term of Agreement / 协议的期限
Verify the duration of the confidentiality obligations and whether there are specified start and end dates.
确认保密义务的持续时间,以及是否有明确的起止日期。
Permitted Disclosures / 允许的披露
Ensure there are clauses detailing circumstances under which disclosure of confidential information is allowed (e.g., legal requirements, consent).
确保有条款详细说明在何种情况下允许披露保密信息(如法律要求、同意等)。
Return or Destruction of Information / 信息的归还或销毁
Check for provisions about how confidential information should be returned or destroyed upon termination of the agreement.
检查协议终止时如何处理保密信息的条款。
Governing Law / 适用法律
Confirm the applicable law and jurisdiction for any disputes arising from the agreement.
确认适用的法律和协议产生的争议的管辖权。
Signatures / 签署
Ensure that all parties have signed the agreement and that there is a proper record of signatures.
确保所有参与方均已签署协议,并保留签署记录。
Miscellaneous Provisions / 其他条款
Look for additional important clauses, such as:
Entire agreement clause / 完整协议条款
Severability clause / 可分割性条款
Amendment procedures / 修改程序
No License / 不授予许可
Confirm that the NDA specifies that no license to use the confidential information is granted.
确认协议中规定不授予使用保密信息的许可。
Dispute Resolution / 争议解决
Check for mechanisms for resolving disputes, such as mediation or arbitration clauses.
检查是否有争议解决机制,如调解或仲裁条款。
Third-Party Disclosure / 第三方披露
Ensure there are restrictions on the receiving party disclosing information to third parties without consent.
确保接收方在未经同意的情况下不得向第三方披露信息的限制。
Scope of Use / 使用范围
Review any limitations on how the receiving party may use the confidential information.
检查对接收方使用保密信息的任何限制。
Consequences of Breach / 违约后果
Look for provisions that outline the consequences of breach, including remedies or penalties.
检查有关违约后果的条款,包括救济或处罚。
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