Free Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Template
A bilateral Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) template used by traders, brokers, mandates and principals before any pricing, banking or spec information changes hands.
What this template includes
This Non-Disclosure Agreement template includes: Confidential information, Permitted use, Permitted disclosure, Term & survival.
- Confidential information
- Permitted use
- Permitted disclosure
- Term & survival
Clause summaries are drafting guidance, not legal advice. Have the final document reviewed under its governing law.
What this document is, and is not
This NDA is a commercial drafting template that records what the parties intend or have agreed at one stage of a deal. It is not a bank instrument, not proof of product or funds, and not a substitute for qualified legal counsel in the governing-law jurisdiction.
Typical deal sequence: CIS → LOI or ICPO → SCO/FCO → SPA → LC/SBLC.
Next steps: price the payment instrument with the LC Cost Calculator, agree the delivery term with the Incoterms 2020 cost and risk split, and prepare documents with the LC documents checklist. Background: letter of credit guide.
This NDA is a mutual (bilateral) confidentiality agreement, meaning both parties are bound to the same standard. It defines confidential information (product specs, pricing, banking coordinates, end-buyer or end-seller identities, procedures), permitted use, permitted disclosure to bankers, inspectors, insurers and counsel on a need-to-know basis, and a 3-to-5-year survival period after termination.
It is the format most used before exchanging sensitive documents such as Proof of Funds, SBLC drafts, refinery details or extractor allocations. Sign it before you send anything you would not want a competitor to see.
The Word version is fully editable; the PDF is a ready-to-print sample.
Numerical Example: NDA Utilization
Typical application of the NDA in a standard bulk commodity transaction. Use TradeDox Pro for auto-drafting LC-compatible clauses.
What's inside
- Protects specs, pricing, banking coordinates and identities.
- Bilateral: both sides bound to the same confidentiality standard.
- Defines permitted disclosure to bankers, inspectors, insurers.
- Standard 3 to 5 year survival period after termination.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I download a free NDA template?
This page provides a free bilateral Non-Disclosure Agreement in Word (DOCX) and PDF format. Sign in to unlock the DOCX; the PDF preview is open.
Is this NDA mutual or one-way?
Mutual (bilateral). Both parties disclose confidential information and both are bound to the same confidentiality standard. A one-way NDA is easy to derive by editing one of the disclosure clauses.
How long does an NDA stay in force?
This template defaults to 3 to 5 years' survival after termination. You can edit the survival period for shorter deal-specific NDAs (12 months) or longer M&A NDAs (7+ years).
Do I need an NDA before an NCNDA?
An NDA covers confidentiality only; an NCNDA adds a non-circumvention clause preventing parties from bypassing each other. In physical commodity chains most desks execute the NCNDA (or the NCNDA + IMFPA combined) directly.
Can I use this NDA outside commodity trading?
Yes. It is a general bilateral NDA suitable for procurement, technology evaluations, M&A due diligence or supplier onboarding. Adjust the definition of Confidential Information and governing law.