NDA Review Checklist
10 clauses to work through before you sign — the same list our lawyers check on every NDA review, ordered highest risk first. Nothing here leaves this page — check as you go.
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Before you start
General prep, not a legal-risk check — those start below.
- Have the final (or latest) version of the document in front of you, not a draft you've since revised.
- Confirm both parties' full legal names and correct signing entities are in the document.
- Note the governing law and jurisdiction stated in the agreement — clause interpretation depends on it.
- Check the effective date, term, and any renewal or expiry mechanics before reading the clauses below.
The NDA clause checklist
Confidentiality law and enforceability vary by jurisdiction — perpetual terms, liquidated damages, and non-solicitation clauses are treated very differently around the world. We review each clause against the governing law of your NDA, whether it is a domestic or cross-border agreement.
Check these first — high risk
Review closely
Standard clauses
Frequently asked questions
Is this NDA checklist a substitute for a lawyer's review?
No. It's the same clause list our lawyers check on every NDA review, in checkbox form, so you can spot obvious gaps yourself first. It doesn't tell you whether a specific clause is enforceable under your governing law, or how to negotiate it — that's what the paid review adds.
Does checking every box mean my contract is safe to sign?
It means the clause is present and worth a closer look — not that its wording is fair or enforceable. A clause can exist and still favour the other side. For that judgment, send it for a lawyer's review.
Want a lawyer to check it properly?
This checklist catches what's missing. A NDA review from ContractDesk tells you whether the wording that is there actually protects you — upload for a free Contract Health Check, then a lawyer reviews in 24–48 hours.