Non-Disclosure Agreement

This Agreement is made between:

(1) The details placed within the form to be submitted below. (“Disclosing Party”), and
(2) Roderick Alan Leach (“Receiving Party”).

The Disclosing Party and the Receiving Party may each be referred to as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”.

1. Purpose

The Parties wish to explore a potential business relationship (the “Purpose”). In doing so, the Disclosing Party may share certain confidential or proprietary information with the Receiving Party.

2. Definition of Confidential Information

“Confidential Information” means all information (whether written, oral, electronic, or otherwise) disclosed by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party, including but not limited to:

  • business plans, marketing data, or strategies;

  • client information;

  • product designs, specifications, or concepts;

  • trade secrets and technical data;

  • financial or operational information.

Confidential Information does not include information that:

  1. is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the Receiving Party;

  2. was already known to the Receiving Party before disclosure;

  3. is lawfully obtained from a third party without restriction; or

  4. is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of the Disclosing Party’s information.

3. Obligations of the Receiving Party

The Receiving Party agrees to:

  1. keep all Confidential Information strictly confidential;

  2. not disclose any Confidential Information to third parties without written consent;

  3. use the Confidential Information solely for the Purpose; and

  4. take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality of the information.

4. Duration

This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and remains in force for [two (2)] years.
The confidentiality obligations shall survive for [three (3)] years after termination or expiration of this Agreement.

5. Return or Destruction of Information

Upon request, the Receiving Party shall promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information (including any copies or summaries) and confirm in writing that this has been done.

6. No Licence or Obligation

Nothing in this Agreement grants any licence or ownership rights to the Receiving Party.
Neither Party is obliged to enter into any further agreement or business relationship.

7. Legal Disclosure

The Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information if required by law, provided it gives the Disclosing Party reasonable prior notice (where lawful) to seek protective measures.

8. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, and the Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.