One-Way NDA
A unilateral (one-way) non-disclosure agreement is a contract in which only one party discloses confidential information and only the receiving party is bound to keep it confidential. Use this when you (or your company) are the one sharing confidential information — with a candidate, vendor, or potential investor — and only the other side needs to be bound to confidentiality, not both of you.
What's included
A ready-to-use one-way nda with signature fields already placed for Disclosing Party and Receiving Party. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Definition of confidential information
- Receiving party's confidentiality obligations
- Permitted use and exclusions
- Duration of confidentiality
- Return or destruction of materials
- Remedies for breach
What you'll fill in
[Disclosing Party Name][Receiving Party Name][Effective Date][Purpose of Disclosure][Confidentiality Term Length][Governing State/Jurisdiction]Legal summary
Signing a one-way NDA legally obligates only the receiving party to protect and limit the use of information shared by the disclosing party. The disclosing party takes on no reciprocal confidentiality duty, since the agreement assumes information flows in one direction only.
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FAQ
Is this One-Way NDA legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this One-Way NDA?
This template includes signature fields for Disclosing Party and Receiving Party — already placed, so you just fill in the details and send.
Can I edit this One-Way NDA before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this One-Way NDA?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Generate a filled One-Way NDA for sharing financial information with a potential investor.”
“Explain why a One-Way NDA is more appropriate than a Mutual NDA for interviewing a job candidate.”
“Review this One-Way NDA and flag any terms that seem one-sided against the receiving party.”
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Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.