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Confidentiality Agreement For Independent Contractors
1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties - the company and the independent contractor, including full legal names, addresses, and registration numbers where applicable
2. Background: Context of the agreement, nature of the business relationship, and purpose of sharing confidential information
3. Definitions: Clear definitions of key terms, especially 'Confidential Information', 'Trade Secrets', 'Permitted Purpose', and 'Representatives'
4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information under the agreement, including explicit inclusions and exclusions
5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Core confidentiality obligations, including use restrictions, security measures, and standard of care required
6. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed, including to representatives and when required by law
7. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Requirements for handling confidential information upon termination or request
8. Term and Survival: Duration of the agreement and which obligations survive termination
9. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach, including remedies and compensation
10. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, amendments, and notices
1. Data Protection Compliance: Specific provisions relating to GDPR compliance when confidential information includes personal data
2. Intellectual Property Rights: Clarification of IP ownership and rights when confidential information includes IP-sensitive material
3. Non-Competition: Restrictions on competitive activities, if relevant to the business relationship
4. Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on soliciting employees or clients, if relevant to the business relationship
5. Insurance Requirements: Obligations to maintain specific insurance coverage, particularly relevant for high-value or high-risk engagements
6. Audit Rights: Right to audit contractor's compliance with confidentiality obligations, useful for highly sensitive information
7. Assignment and Subcontracting: Rules regarding transfer of rights and obligations, particularly relevant for longer-term relationships
1. Schedule 1 - Description of Services: Detailed description of the services being provided by the contractor, helping define the context of confidential information sharing
2. Schedule 2 - Specific Categories of Confidential Information: Detailed list of specific types of confidential information covered by the agreement
3. Schedule 3 - Security Measures: Specific security protocols and measures required for handling confidential information
4. Appendix A - Authorized Representatives: List of authorized representatives who may access confidential information
Authors
Authorized Purpose
Authorized Representatives
Company
Confidential Information
Contractor
Disclosing Party
Effective Date
Group Companies
Intellectual Property Rights
Permitted Disclosures
Personal Data
Pre-Existing Information
Professional Advisors
Project
Receiving Party
Representatives
Services
Term
Trade Secrets
Working Day
Data Protection
Intellectual Property
Non-Competition
Non-Solicitation
Access Rights
Security Measures
Return of Information
Breach and Remedies
Duration and Survival
Indemnification
Force Majeure
Assignment
Severability
Notices
Entire Agreement
Amendment
Waiver
Third Party Rights
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Dispute Resolution
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