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This Vendor NDA template is designed for use in Qatar when companies need to share confidential information with their vendors, suppliers, or service providers. The document is structured to comply with Qatar's legal framework, including its Civil Code (Law No. 22 of 2004) and Data Protection Law (Law No. 13 of 2016). It should be used before engaging in detailed business discussions or commencing services where sensitive information needs to be shared. The Vendor NDA includes comprehensive provisions for protecting trade secrets, technical information, customer data, and other proprietary information, while incorporating specific requirements for enforcement under Qatar law. The agreement is particularly important in the Qatar business context where relationships with vendors often involve cross-border elements and require careful consideration of local legal and cultural factors.

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

2. Background: Context of the business relationship and purpose of sharing confidential information

3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Permitted Purpose', 'Representatives', 'Affiliate', and 'Trade Secrets'

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, advisors, and as required by law

7. Security Measures: Specific security protocols and measures required for protecting confidential information

8. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Requirements for handling confidential information upon termination or request

9. Term and Survival: Duration of the agreement and surviving obligations

10. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach and available remedies including injunctive relief

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

12. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including severability, amendments, and notices