The Software Non Disclosure Agreement is essential for protecting proprietary software information in commercial relationships within New Zealand's legal framework. This document is typically used when parties need to share sensitive software-related information such as source code, development methodologies, algorithms, or technical specifications during business negotiations, software development projects, or potential partnerships. It ensures compliance with New Zealand's Contract and Commercial Law Act 2017 and Privacy Act 2020, while providing specific provisions for software-related intellectual property protection. The agreement is particularly crucial in scenarios involving software development outsourcing, technology licensing discussions, or system integration projects where proprietary software information needs to be shared.
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1. Parties: Identification of the disclosing party and receiving party, including full legal names and registered addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the purpose of sharing confidential information and the nature of the software-related disclosure
3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Software', 'Source Code', 'Documentation', 'Intellectual Property Rights', and 'Permitted Purpose'
4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information, specifically addressing software components, source code, algorithms, and related documentation
5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Core confidentiality obligations, including storage, security measures, and prevention of unauthorized access
6. Permitted Use and Disclosure: Specified purposes for which the confidential information may be used and circumstances under which disclosure is permitted
7. Security Measures: Specific technical and organizational measures required to protect the software-related confidential information
8. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Obligations regarding the return or destruction of confidential information upon termination or request
9. Duration and Termination: Term of the agreement and survival of obligations post-termination
10. General Provisions: Standard provisions including governing law, jurisdiction, entire agreement, and variation
1. Third Party Disclosure: Include when the receiving party may need to share information with specified third parties such as contractors or advisors
2. Source Code Protection: Additional provisions specifically for source code protection when source code access is part of the disclosure
3. Cloud Storage and Transfer: Include when confidential information will be stored or transferred using cloud services
4. International Transfer: Required when confidential information may be transferred outside New Zealand
5. Auditing Rights: Include when the disclosing party requires rights to audit the receiving party's compliance
6. Development Restrictions: Include when there's a need to prevent the receiving party from developing competing software
7. Data Privacy Compliance: Include when the confidential information includes personal data subject to the Privacy Act 2020
1. Schedule 1 - Description of Confidential Information: Detailed list of software components, documentation, and other materials covered by the NDA
2. Schedule 2 - Authorized Representatives: List of individuals authorized to receive and handle the confidential information
3. Schedule 3 - Security Requirements: Technical specifications for security measures required for protecting the confidential information
4. Appendix A - Permitted Purpose: Detailed description of the specific purpose(s) for which the confidential information may be used
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