Document background
A Non-Disclosure Termination Agreement is essential when parties wish to formally end their confidentiality obligations while ensuring certain protections remain in place. This document is typically used when business relationships conclude, projects end, or employment terminates, and parties need to address the handling of sensitive information exchanged during their relationship. Under German law, such agreements must comply with the Civil Code (BGB), Trade Secret Act (GeschGehG), and where applicable, data protection regulations (GDPR and BDSG). The agreement should clearly specify which obligations survive, procedures for returning or destroying confidential information, and any continuing duties of the parties. It's particularly crucial in situations involving intellectual property, trade secrets, or sensitive business information where ongoing protection is necessary despite the termination of the original relationship.
