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Illinois Non-Disclosure Agreement Template

Create a Illinois non-disclosure agreement (NDA) online, mutual or one-way. The Standard NDA covers what is confidential, how it may be used and shared, exclusions, compelled disclosure, protected whistleblower disclosures, term and survival, return of materials, remedies, and Illinois trade secret law.

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Illinois rules built into this template

  • Trade secrets: Illinois Trade Secrets Act (765 ILCS 1065) and the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (18 U.S.C. § 1836).
  • Whistleblower immunity: an NDA with an employee or contractor should include the Defend Trade Secrets Act notice (18 U.S.C. § 1833(b)); the Standard NDA includes it.
  • Employees: the Illinois Workplace Transparency Act (820 ILCS 96) limits confidentiality terms that would prevent the employee from reporting or discussing unlawful employment practices, and the Standard NDA does not restrict those rights.

What the Non-Disclosure Agreement includes

  1. Purpose
  2. Definition of Confidential Information
  3. Obligations of the Receiving Party
  4. Exclusions From Confidential Information
  5. Compelled Disclosure
  6. Protected Disclosures
  7. No License or Obligation
  8. Term and Survival
  9. Return of Materials
  10. Remedies
  11. State and Federal Law
  12. Governing Law
  13. General Provisions

Frequently asked questions

Are NDAs enforceable in Illinois?
Yes, when they protect genuinely confidential information and are reasonable in scope. Trade secrets are also protected by the Illinois Trade Secrets Act (765 ILCS 1065). An NDA cannot stop someone from reporting possible violations of law to the government.
Should I use a mutual or one-way NDA?
Use a mutual NDA when both sides will share confidential information, such as in a partnership discussion. Use a one-way NDA when only one side discloses, such as when sharing a business plan with a contractor or investor.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Non-Disclosure Agreement?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Non-Disclosure Agreement for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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