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AI writes full non-disclosure agreements (mutual or one-way) from your parties and scope. Get enforceable NDAs ready for execution.
Generate complete NDAs in minutes
River's NDA Generator creates complete non-disclosure agreements in mutual or one-way format. You specify the parties, purpose, and key terms. The AI writes a comprehensive NDA with proper definitions of confidential information, disclosure obligations, exclusions, term, and remedies. Within minutes, you have a legally sound confidentiality agreement ready for review. Perfect for in-house counsel, business attorneys, and companies that need professional NDAs quickly.
Unlike basic templates that miss critical provisions, we generate comprehensive NDAs with all necessary protections. The AI includes proper definition of Confidential Information, standard exclusions (publicly available, independently developed, etc.), use restrictions, disclosure limitations, return of materials provisions, term and survival clauses, and remedies including injunctive relief. You get agreements that courts will enforce when confidentiality breaches occur. Each NDA is tailored to mutual or one-way disclosure based on your needs.
This tool is perfect for in-house counsel managing vendor NDAs, business development teams exploring partnerships, startup founders protecting IP during investor conversations, and solo attorneys handling confidentiality agreements. Use it when you need quick but legally sound NDAs. Use it to maintain consistency across multiple confidentiality arrangements. Great for situations requiring immediate execution without time for extensive drafting. The AI creates enforceable foundation documents attorneys can quickly review and finalize.
What Makes NDAs Enforceable
Enforceable NDAs require specific, well-drafted provisions. The definition of Confidential Information must be clear but comprehensive. Vague definitions create disputes about what's protected. Too narrow definitions leave important information unprotected. Standard exclusions (information that's public, independently developed, or rightfully received from third parties) must be included or courts may find the NDA overly broad. Use restrictions must be clearly stated. Disclosure obligations need exceptions for legal requirements. Well-drafted NDAs anticipate these issues and address them explicitly.
Mutual versus one-way NDAs serve different purposes. One-way NDAs protect a disclosing party sharing information with a receiving party (investor pitch, vendor evaluation). Mutual NDAs protect both parties when they'll share information with each other (partnership exploration, merger discussions). Many business relationships start as one-way but become mutual as discussions progress. Choose the structure that matches your actual information flow. Using one-way NDAs for clearly mutual relationships creates enforcement problems and suggests lack of good faith.
Common NDA mistakes include unreasonably long terms (courts disfavor perpetual confidentiality for non-trade secret information), failure to address return or destruction of materials, inadequate remedy provisions (missing injunctive relief language), and unclear disclosure permissions (employees, advisors, required legal disclosures). Good NDAs also specify governing law, jurisdiction for disputes, and whether the NDA's existence itself is confidential. These details matter when breaches occur and you need to enforce the agreement.
What You Get
Complete NDA with proper confidential information definition
Standard exclusions and use restrictions clearly stated
Mutual or one-way structure based on your needs
Term, survival, return of materials, and remedy provisions
Professional agreement ready for attorney review and execution
How It Works
- 1Specify NDA detailsEnter parties, purpose, type (mutual/one-way), term, and key provisions
- 2AI generates NDAOur AI writes a complete, enforceable non-disclosure agreement in 2-3 minutes
- 3Attorney reviewHave counsel review and adjust for specific situation
- 4Execute agreementBoth parties sign before sharing confidential information
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I need a mutual NDA versus one-way?
Use one-way NDAs when only one party discloses confidential information (you pitching to investors, vendor presenting capabilities, consultant receiving client data). Use mutual NDAs when both parties will share confidential information (partnership discussions, merger negotiations, joint development projects). If unsure, mutual NDAs are safer. They protect both sides and show good faith. Converting one-way to mutual later requires renegotiation. Starting mutual avoids that friction.
How long should the confidentiality term be?
Typically 2-5 years for most business relationships. Trade secrets can be protected indefinitely. Three years is common and reasonable for most commercial information. Longer terms (5+ years) may be appropriate for highly sensitive technical information or long sales cycles. Very short terms (under 1 year) suggest the information isn't truly confidential. Consider how long the information remains valuable and competitive. Courts scrutinize unreasonably long terms, especially for information that quickly becomes outdated.
Can I use this NDA for employment situations?
No. Employee confidentiality requires different provisions and is typically included in employment agreements or separate employee confidentiality agreements with different consideration and scope. This tool generates NDAs for business relationships between companies or independent parties. Employee NDAs must address assignment of inventions, work-for-hire, post-employment obligations, and state-specific employment law requirements. Use employment-specific agreements for employee confidentiality.
What if the other party wants to change provisions?
NDA negotiations are common. Standard points of negotiation include term length, definition of Confidential Information scope, disclosure permissions (affiliates, advisors), return versus destruction of materials, and governing law. The generated NDA provides a professional starting point. Your attorney can advise which requested changes are reasonable versus which compromise essential protections. Never agree to terms you don't understand. Some provisions (like injunctive relief and survival) are critical and should not be removed.
Do I need this if we're just having preliminary discussions?
Yes, if you'll share any confidential information. Once information is disclosed, you cannot retroactively protect it. Execute NDAs before sharing any sensitive business information, technical details, customer data, financial information, or strategic plans. Preliminary discussions often involve confidential information. Better to have NDA protection you don't need than need protection you don't have. NDAs are standard business practice and signal professionalism.
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