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This Vendor Non Disclosure Agreement is essential for businesses operating under German law who need to share confidential information with their vendors, suppliers, or service providers. The document is specifically structured to comply with German legal requirements, particularly the German Trade Secrets Act (GeschGehG) and relevant provisions of the German Civil Code (BGB). It should be used before sharing any sensitive business information, trade secrets, technical data, or proprietary information with vendors during business negotiations, project execution, or ongoing business relationships. The agreement includes comprehensive definitions of confidential information, specific security measures required under German law, and clear provisions for breach remedies. It's particularly important for international business relationships where German law governs the contractual relationship.

1. Parties: Identification and details of the disclosing party (typically the company) and receiving party (the vendor), including full legal names, registration numbers, and addresses

2. Background: Context of the business relationship and purpose of the NDA, including the nature of the proposed business relationship

3. Definitions: Clear definitions of key terms, especially 'Confidential Information', 'Trade Secrets', 'Permitted Purpose', and 'Authorized Representatives'

4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information under the agreement

5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Core confidentiality obligations, including handling, protection, and non-disclosure requirements

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

7. Security Measures: Specific security measures required to protect confidential information, aligned with GeschGehG requirements

8. Term and Survival: Duration of the agreement and surviving obligations after termination

9. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Obligations regarding the handling of confidential information upon termination or request

10. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach, including injunctive relief and damages

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of German law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes