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This NDA for App Development is essential for any organization engaging in app development projects in Nigeria, whether as a client commissioning an app or as a development company providing services. The document is particularly crucial in the Nigerian technology sector, where protection of intellectual property and confidential information is governed by multiple regulations including the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and the Cybercrimes Act. It should be used before sharing any sensitive information related to app development, including technical specifications, business logic, user interface designs, or proprietary algorithms. The agreement ensures comprehensive protection while complying with Nigerian law, making it suitable for both local and international companies operating in Nigeria's growing technology sector. This template is adaptable for various app development scenarios, from simple mobile applications to complex enterprise software systems.

1. Parties: Identification of the disclosing party (typically the app owner/company) and receiving party (typically the developer/development company)

2. Background: Context of the app development project and purpose of the NDA

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions including 'Confidential Information', 'App Development Project', 'Technical Specifications', 'Source Code', 'Intellectual Property Rights', etc.

4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information in the context of app development, including technical specifications, source code, algorithms, and business processes

5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Core confidentiality obligations, including handling, storage, and protection of confidential information

6. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information can be shared with employees, subcontractors, or other authorized parties involved in the app development

7. Security Measures: Specific technical and organizational measures required to protect confidential information, particularly digital assets

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

9. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Procedures for returning or destroying confidential information, including digital data and source code

10. Intellectual Property Rights: Clarification that the NDA doesn't transfer any IP rights and protection of existing IP

11. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach and available remedies under Nigerian law

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Nigerian law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes