Confidentiality

NDA template for the UK

Mutual or one-way non-disclosure agreement drafted under English law. Define confidential information, term and permitted disclosures in minutes.

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Who it's for

Built for the people who actually use it

Founders & startups

Protect product plans before investor and partner conversations.

Agencies & consultants

Cover client data before pitches and discovery work.

Anyone sharing sensitive info

Suppliers, contractors, recruitment and M&A talks.

What's in the contract

Every clause you actually need

Drafted in plain English by AI, jurisdiction-aware, editable line-by-line. No legalese unless you want it.

Mutual or one-way

Choose whether one or both parties disclose confidential information.

Definition of confidential information

What is covered, including oral disclosures.

Exclusions

Public domain, independently developed and already-known information.

Permitted disclosures

Employees, advisers and legally required disclosures.

Term of confidentiality

Typically two to five years, longer for trade secrets.

Return & destruction

What happens to materials when discussions end.

No licence granted

Disclosure does not transfer any IP rights.

Governing law & jurisdiction

England & Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

How it works

From blank page to signed PDF in 3 steps

Describe in plain English

Tell SigningVault who's involved and what you're agreeing. The AI drafts the right contract with the right clauses.

Tweak in seconds

Edit any line, swap clauses, change jurisdiction. Add signature fields with a click.

Send & sign

Recipients get a private signing link by email. They sign in-browser — no account, no app. You both get the sealed PDF.

Legal & compliance

Are NDAs enforceable in the UK?

Yes. UK courts routinely enforce non-disclosure agreements, typically by injunction to stop a threatened disclosure. Enforceability depends on the clause being reasonable: a clearly defined category of confidential information and a proportionate time limit.

An NDA cannot prevent protected disclosures — whistleblowing, reporting a crime, or cooperating with a regulator. The template makes those carve-outs explicit, in line with current UK guidance.

  • Legally binding in England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
  • Tamper-evident audit trail with IP address and UTC timestamp
  • Signed PDF and certificate of completion for both parties
  • Fully editable — change any clause before you send it

FAQ

Common questions

Should I use a mutual or one-way NDA?+

Use mutual when both sides will share sensitive information, which covers most commercial discussions. One-way is appropriate when only you are disclosing.

How long should an NDA last?+

Two to five years is standard for commercial information. Genuine trade secrets can be protected indefinitely, and the template lets you set either.

Can an NDA stop someone reporting wrongdoing?+

No. Protected disclosures under UK whistleblowing law cannot be prevented, and the template includes that carve-out.

Does an NDA need to be witnessed?+

No. A simple contract signed electronically by both parties is sufficient, and SigningVault records a full audit trail.

Draft yours in under 60 seconds

No credit card. No templates to wade through. Just describe the agreement and SigningVault writes it.