Free Non-Disclosure Agreement Template for Consultants
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) keeps sensitive business information confidential. It's the first document signed before sharing trade secrets, financials, product roadmaps, or client lists. This version is tailored for consultants — covering the specific clauses and considerations that matter most in the industry.
Non-Disclosure Agreement — Template Preview
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1. Parties
This Non-Disclosure Agreement ('Agreement') is entered into on [DATE] between [DISCLOSING PARTY] and [RECEIVING PARTY] for the purpose of discussing potential business in consultants.
2. Confidential Information
'Confidential Information' means all non-public business, technical, financial and operational information disclosed by one party to the other, in any form, that is marked confidential or that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential.
3. Obligations
The Receiving Party agrees to: (a) keep Confidential Information strictly confidential, (b) use it only to evaluate the contemplated business relationship, (c) limit access to employees and advisors with a need to know, and (d) not reverse engineer or analyze any disclosed materials.
4. Exclusions
These obligations do not apply to information that is publicly known, independently developed without reference to Confidential Information, or required to be disclosed by law (with prior notice where lawful).
5. Term
This Agreement remains in effect for two (2) years from the date of signature, with confidentiality obligations surviving for an additional three (3) years thereafter.
6. Remedies
The parties agree that monetary damages alone may be inadequate for breach of this Agreement, and the disclosing party may seek injunctive relief in addition to any other remedies available.
Industry-specific considerations for consultants
Beyond the standard non-disclosure agreement clauses, here are the specific items consultants typically need to address before signing:
- Conflict of interest disclosure
- Out-of-pocket expense policy
- Non-solicit of client employees
- Deliverable IP ownership
Typical pricing in consultants
$200–$600/hr or $5K–$50K/month retainer.
How to use this template — 3 steps
Customize
Use our eSign tool to drop in your real names, dates, scope and fees. The template handles the legal scaffolding; you fill in the specifics for your consultants engagement.
Add signature fields
Drag-drop signature, date, initials, and text fields onto the document. Assign each field to the correct signer (yourself, the client, or both).
Send for signature
Enter the other party's name and email, hit Send. They receive a signing link via email — no account required. You get notified the second they sign.
Customization tips before you send
- • Replace every [BRACKETED] placeholder with real values — names, dates, dollar amounts, percentages.
- • Set the governing law to your state — usually where you live or do business.
- • Confirm the 2 years from disclosure term length matches your project.
- • If this is a high-stakes contract (over ~$50K, or anything involving significant ongoing liability), have a licensed attorney in your state spend 30 minutes on a review.
FAQ — Non-Disclosure Agreement for Consultants
Do consultants really need a Non-Disclosure Agreement?+
Yes — and especially in consultants, where client relationships are the core asset. A signed non-disclosure agreement protects both sides if something goes wrong — and most disputes can be solved by simply pointing at the signed contract.
What's different about a Non-Disclosure Agreement for consultants?+
Compared to a generic non-disclosure agreement, the consultants version typically adds clauses around: Conflict of interest disclosure; Out-of-pocket expense policy; Non-solicit of client employees.
Is this Non-Disclosure Agreement legally binding once signed?+
Yes. Under the federal ESIGN Act and state UETA laws, an electronic signature is just as legally binding as a wet-ink signature for almost all commercial contracts. Our eSign tool produces a SHA-256 audit trail proving who signed, when, and from where — so the contract is defensible in court.
Can I edit this template?+
Yes — and you should. The template covers the typical scope, but every consultants engagement has unique details (rates, scope, deadlines). Use our eSign tool to drop in your actual project details before sending the contract for signature.
How do I sign this online?+
Click "Edit & sign online — free" below. Our eSign tool opens with a blank document; upload your customized contract PDF, drag-drop signature/date fields, and email it to the other party. They sign from any device — no account needed for signers.
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