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Non-Disclosure Agreement

LaunchSlate Confidentiality Template · Effective upon acceptance

1. Scope of Confidentiality

This Non-Disclosure Agreement ("NDA") covers all information shared under it, including but not limited to: the specific pitch details, solution methodology, product concept, intellectual property ("IP"), business model, technical approach, and any other materials provided by the creator ("Disclosing Party") through LaunchSlate in connection with this pitch. All such information is collectively referred to as "Confidential Information."

2. Prohibited Actions

By accepting this NDA, you (the "Receiving Party") agree that you will NOT, without the express prior written permission of the creator:

  • Share, distribute, publish, or disclose any Confidential Information to any third party;
  • Reproduce, copy, or create derivative works based on the Confidential Information;
  • Use the Confidential Information for any commercial purpose, including to build competing products;
  • Discuss the specific details of the pitch with competitors, investors, or colleagues without the creator's consent;
  • Reverse-engineer, circumvent, or attempt to independently develop the disclosed concept.

3. Duration

Your confidentiality obligations under this NDA survive for two (2) years from the date you accept it. After this period, information that has become publicly known through no breach of this agreement is no longer covered. Information that remains non-public continues to be protected under applicable trade secret and IP law.

4. What This NDA Does NOT Cover

⚠️ Important: Read carefully.

  • Signing this NDA grants you access to view the creator's protected pitch details. It does NOT grant you a license to use, reproduce, build upon, or commercialize any disclosed concept.
  • This NDA is NOT a blanket license to discuss the pitch contents with anyone.
  • This NDA is NOT permission to share, post, or forward the pitch details to any third party.
  • Information already in the public domain before you received it is not protected by this NDA.
  • Signing does not create a partnership, joint venture, or any business relationship with the creator.

5. LaunchSlate Liability Disclaimer

LaunchSlate facilitates this NDA between the Receiving Party (you) and the Disclosing Party (the creator). LaunchSlate is not a party to this agreement and bears no liability for breaches of confidentiality by either party. Enforcement of this NDA is solely between the creator and the recipient. LaunchSlate may, at its discretion, suspend accounts found to be in breach of platform Terms.

6. Governing Terms

This NDA is governed by general principles of contract and confidentiality law. By accepting, you acknowledge that breach may result in legal action by the creator, including claims for damages, injunctive relief, and/or recovery of legal costs. See also LaunchSlate's Terms of Use & IP Protection.

Creator-Controlled IP Protection

Creators on LaunchSlate choose when to require this NDA. When they do, this agreement governs your access. LaunchSlate maintains a timestamped log of all acceptances for evidentiary purposes.

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