Sometimes only one side is sharing. Interviewing a candidate. Onboarding a contractor. Letting a beta tester see your product. A one-way NDA is the right tool.
Best Use Cases
Interviews where you want to discuss real plans, not vague hypotheticals. Contractor onboarding before giving access to codebases or customer lists. Vendor evaluations where they need to understand your stack. Beta access for unreleased features.
Keep It Simple
Avoid the temptation to add every protection. No liquidated damages. No arbitration in your home state. No non-solicit. A short, fair NDA gets signed immediately. A long, aggressive one sits in an inbox for three days while they "think about it."
Send It Before the Conversation
Information disclosed before signing isn't covered. Send the NDA the day before and get confirmation before you start talking.
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What if they want changes?
If reasonable — adjusting term, narrowing definition — accommodate them. The goal is protection, not domination.