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NDA Template (Non-Disclosure Agreement)
Create, customize, and e-sign a non-disclosure agreement in minutes. Free NDA template, automated with Google Docs, exportable to Word or PDF.
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What is an NDA, and which template do you need?
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a contract that keeps shared information confidential. One party, or both, agrees not to disclose or misuse the sensitive information they receive, whether that is a product roadmap, customer data, financials, or trade secrets. An NDA can be one-way, where only one side discloses, or mutual (an mNDA), where both sides disclose and both are bound. A confidentiality agreement is the same thing under a different name. This free NDA template gives you a clean, balanced starting point you can sign in minutes.
Start from our NDA template, then customize the parties, the definition of confidential information, the term, and the governing law. With Portant you can auto-fill each agreement from a Google Sheet, export it as a PDF or a Word document, and send it for e-signature without leaving Google Workspace.
Types of NDA template
Pick the NDA that matches your situation. Every template below is free and editable:
- Mutual NDA (mNDA): both parties disclose and are bound, for partnerships and M&A talks.
- Unilateral (one-way) NDA: only one party discloses, for contractors and pitches.
- Employee NDA: protect company information during employment.
- Startup NDA: for founders sharing ideas with partners or hires.
- Freelancer NDA: for freelancers handling client information.
- Independent contractor NDA: for contractor engagements.
- Investor NDA: before sharing financials with investors.
- Vendor NDA: for suppliers and service providers.
- Invention NDA: protect an invention or design before disclosure.
- Joint venture NDA: for parties exploring a joint venture.
- M&A NDA: for due diligence in mergers and acquisitions.
- Multilateral NDA: when three or more parties share information.
- International NDA: for cross-border confidentiality.
Confidentiality agreement vs NDA
A confidentiality agreement and a non-disclosure agreement are the same kind of contract; the terms are used interchangeably. Whichever name your counterpart uses, this NDA template covers the core clauses: what counts as confidential information, each party's obligations, exclusions, how long the obligations last, and the governing law.
Need a free NDA in Word, PDF, or Google Docs? This template exports to all three, so you can fill it, sign it, and store it however your team works.
How to automate your non disclosure agreements
Step 1
Open Sheet
Select the Google Sheet you want to use as the data source for your contracts. Portant connects directly to your spreadsheet to pull in the data it needs.
Step 2
Connect Template
Connect your Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets contract template. Portant will link it to your spreadsheet data source so it knows which fields to merge.
Step 3
Customize
Customize your contract with merge tags like {{Party Name}}, {{Terms}}, and {{Effective Date}}. Format it with your branding, colours, and layout.
Step 4
Create
Create contracts automatically when new rows are added to your sheet, or generate them manually in batches. Send via email or save to Google Drive.
How to automate your business contracts with a template
How it works
Step 1
Step 1: Open a Google Sheet
Open a Google Sheet with your contract data. Include party names, terms, effective dates, and any other fields you need to merge into your contracts.
Step 2
Step 2: Connect your contract template
Open the Portant add-on and connect your Google Docs contract template. Portant scans for merge tags and maps them to your spreadsheet columns.
Step 3
Step 3: Customize your output
Set up your delivery method. Email contracts to signers, save as PDFs in Google Drive, or request eSignatures directly through Portant. Use merge tags in emails too.
Step 4
Step 4: Automate your contracts
Turn on auto-create to generate contracts for every new row. Process rows in batches or schedule the workflow to run at set times.
Benefits
Eliminate unnecessary manual work
Stop spending hours copying and pasting data from spreadsheets into documents. Portant automates the entire process, pulling data directly from your source and generating completed documents in seconds. Focus on the work that matters, not repetitive formatting tasks.
Make your documents more accurate
Manual document creation leads to errors, from wrong names to outdated figures. Portant maps data fields directly to your template, eliminating typos and ensuring every document is accurate and consistent. Your team sends fewer corrections and your clients get the right information every time.
Built into Google Workspace
Portant works natively with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Gmail. There is no new interface to learn, no data to export, and no switching between tools. Your team stays in the apps they already use while Portant handles the document generation in the background.
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“Portant has been a game-changer for Clipboard! It's saved our sales team countless hours every week by generating order forms, proposals and contracts with info from HubSpot automatically filled in.”
“This product is a gamechanger for all of those painful manual document merges. Love what you and the team have built!”
“This software brilliantly takes over the tedious process of creating and sending invoices. This not only saves time but massively reduces errors of data entry.”
“Love this product. Have been using it for over a year and the integration to Google Workspace is awesome. Lots of credit for listening to your users!”
“Truly a gamechanger! Portant streamlines these tasks and allows me to focus on the things that require my attention and problem-solving!”
Frequently asked questions
Yes. NDA stands for non-disclosure agreement, a contract in which one or both parties agree to keep shared information confidential. It is also called a confidentiality agreement. Use this free NDA template to put one in place in minutes.
Yes. A confidentiality agreement and a non-disclosure agreement are the same kind of contract, and the names are used interchangeably. Both define what counts as confidential and bind the parties not to disclose it. Whichever term your counterpart prefers, this NDA template works for both.
In a one-way (unilateral) NDA, only one party discloses confidential information and only the recipient is bound. In a mutual NDA (mNDA), both parties disclose and both are bound, which suits partnerships and acquisition talks. Choose the form that matches who is actually sharing information.
A solid NDA defines what counts as confidential information, sets each party's obligations, lists exclusions such as information that is already public, states how long the obligations last, names the governing law, and is signed by both parties. This template includes all of these, so you fill in the details and sign.
Yes. Starting from an NDA template is the fastest route: it gives you the standard clauses, so you only adapt the parties, the definition of confidential information, and the term. For high-value or cross-border agreements, it is worth having a lawyer review the final document.
Most NDAs set a confidentiality term of one to five years, though some keep obligations in force until the information becomes public. Choose a duration that matches how long the shared information stays sensitive, and state it clearly in the agreement.
An NDA can be unenforceable if it lacks consideration, is overly broad or vague, covers information that is already public, sets an unreasonable duration, or was signed under pressure. Keeping the terms clear, specific, and balanced is what makes an NDA hold up.
Breaking an NDA is a breach of contract. The disclosing party can seek the remedies set out in the agreement, which may include an injunction to stop further disclosure and damages for any harm caused. The exact consequences depend on the terms and the governing law.
Yes. The NDA template is free to use and edit. With Portant you can fill it from Google Sheets, export each agreement as a PDF or a Word document, and send it for e-signature without leaving Google Workspace.
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