A "non-disclosure agreement" is a contract that contemplates one party disclosing proprietary or confidential information to a second party. The non-disclosure agreement is designed to require the recipient of the information to keep it confidential and not use it for any purpose. The key elements of non-disclosure agreements include:

• Identification of the parties
• Definition of what is defined to be confidential
• The scope of the confidentiality obligation by the receiving party
• The exclusions from confidential treatment
• The term of the agreement

Sample non-disclosure agreements can be found at www.LegalAgreements.com.