Short Form NDA Template for Qatar

This Short Form NDA is designed for use in Qatar when parties need to exchange confidential information while maintaining a streamlined legal framework. It is particularly suitable for initial business discussions, preliminary negotiations, or situations where a comprehensive NDA might be unnecessarily complex. The document complies with Qatar's legal requirements, including the Civil Code and Protection of Trade Secrets Law, while remaining concise and user-friendly. It covers essential elements such as the definition of confidential information, permitted uses, disclosure restrictions, and return/destruction obligations. This version is especially useful for businesses operating in Qatar who need a quick-to-execute confidentiality agreement that still provides robust protection under local law.

1. Parties: Identification of the parties entering into the NDA, including full legal names, addresses, and registration details as required under Qatar law

2. Background: Brief context for the NDA, including the purpose of sharing confidential information

3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Permitted Purpose', and other essential definitions

4. Confidentiality Obligations: Core obligations regarding non-disclosure, protection, and use of confidential information

5. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed, including to employees and professional advisors

6. Return or Destruction: Requirements for handling confidential information upon termination or request

7. Term and Survival: Duration of the agreement and survival of obligations post-termination

8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Qatar law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes