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{{rightbox|30|{{Rocknrollconfi}}}}Also known, to those for whom the glass is half-empty, as a [[non-disclosure agreement]]. An agreement whereby you promise not to tell. If Robert Plant were writing one, he would write it like the box on the right.
Also known, to those for whom the glass is half-empty, as a [[non-disclosure agreement]]. An agreement whereby you promise not to tell. If Robert Plant were writing one, he would write it like the box on the right.


Anyhoo. Here are the main parts of a normal financial markets confidentiality agreement.<ref>If you are a Harvey Weinstein type who expects to turpitudinously, to hush up people you have triggered, I’m afraid you have come to the wrong place. this is about the good kind of [[NDA]].</ref>
Anyhoo. Here are the main parts of a normal financial markets confidentiality agreement.<ref>If you are a Harvey Weinstein type who expects to turpitudinously, to hush up people you have triggered, I’m afraid you have come to the wrong place. this is about the good kind of [[NDA]].</ref>
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===='''Purpose'''====
===='''Purpose'''====
''Why'' are the parties sharing the information in the first place? Typically, you’ll want to restrict use of the information to matters relevant to the project. Expect to see a definition of “purpose”, or something similar.
''Why'' are the parties sharing the information in the first place? Typically, you’ll want to restrict use of the information to matters relevant to the project. Expect to see a definition of “purpose”, or something similar.
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===='''What information is in scope?'''====
===='''What information is in scope?'''====
Parties give each other all kinds of information. Not all of it is sensitive. Seeing as a confi imposes onerous obligations, you should carefully define the “[[confidential information]]” that’s in scope.   
Parties give each other all kinds of information. Not all of it is sensitive. Seeing as a confi imposes onerous obligations, you should carefully define the “[[confidential information]]” that’s in scope.