A one-way Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) template you can customize and download in minutes

A one-way Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA); also called a unilateral NDA or one-directional confidentiality agreement — is a contract used when only one party shares confidential information and the other party simply receives it. The party sharing the information is the Discloser; the party receiving it is the Recipient, and the Recipient promises to keep that information secret and use it only for an agreed purpose.

This free one-way NDA template lets you generate a complete, ready-to-sign confidentiality agreement online. Just answer a few simple questions; who the Discloser and Recipient are, what the information will be used for, how long confidentiality should last, and which law governs the agreement; and your personalized Non-Disclosure Agreement is generated instantly, ready to download as PDF or Word.

When is a one-way NDA the right choice?

A unilateral NDA is ideal whenever information flows in one direction only. Common examples include:

A business sharing plans, financials or assets with a potential buyer or investor
A company giving a contractor, freelancer or agency access to confidential material to do a job
An employer sharing trade secrets with a new hire or job candidate
A seller disclosing due-diligence information during the sale of a business or its assets

If both sides will be exchanging secrets, use a mutual (two-way) NDA instead.

What this one-way NDA template includes

A clear Purpose clause that ties confidentiality to a specific business reason
A broad definition of Confidential Information covering technical, financial and operational data
Standard exclusions (publicly known information, information already held, and independently developed information)
The Recipient's obligations; including binding its own officers and employees to the same terms
Compelled-disclosure rules for when the law or a court requires disclosure
A no-warranty clause, return of materials, and confirmation that the information stays the Discloser's property
A configurable term, governing law and jurisdiction, and a clean two-party signing block

How to create your one-way NDA

1. Open the template and click Generate.

2. Answer the guided questions — the Discloser and Recipient, the purpose, the confidentiality period, and the governing law.

3. Generate the document — your details are merged into the agreement automatically.

4. Review and download your NDA as PDF or Word, then sign.

Who is this NDA for?

Business owners selling or valuing a company, employers onboarding staff or contractors, founders sharing plans with investors, and any organization that needs to hand over sensitive information while keeping control of it. The wording is jurisdiction-agnostic; you choose the governing law and courts, so the same template works whether you're in Nigeria or anywhere else.

Disclaimer: This template is provided for convenience and general information only and is not legal advice. Confidentiality and contract laws vary by country and situation. For high-value or complex matters, have the final agreement reviewed by a qualified lawyer before signing.

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