This Perpetual Non-Disclosure Agreement is designed for use in situations where parties need to ensure long-term protection of confidential information under Canadian law. It is particularly suitable for scenarios involving trade secrets, proprietary technology, or sensitive business information that requires indefinite protection. The agreement complies with Canadian federal and provincial privacy laws, including PIPEDA where applicable, and provides comprehensive coverage for various types of confidential information including technical data, business strategies, intellectual property, and trade secrets. This document is commonly used in business relationships, potential partnerships, employee relationships, and consultancy arrangements where the disclosing party needs to ensure that their confidential information remains protected without a specific time limitation.
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1. Parties: Identification of the disclosing and receiving parties, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, relationship between parties, and purpose of sharing confidential information
3. Definitions: Definition of confidential information, affiliated entities, representatives, and other key terms
4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information under the agreement
5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Core confidentiality obligations, including duty to protect, non-use, and non-disclosure requirements
6. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed, including to employees and professional advisors
7. Security Measures: Required procedures and safeguards for protecting confidential information
8. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Obligations regarding the handling of confidential information upon request or termination
9. Perpetual Nature and Survival: Provisions establishing the perpetual duration of obligations
10. Remedies: Available remedies in case of breach, including injunctive relief
11. General Provisions: Standard contractual provisions including governing law, entire agreement, and severability
1. Residual Knowledge: Provisions addressing use of non-confidential knowledge retained in memory, used when dealing with professional service providers
2. Data Privacy Compliance: Specific provisions for PIPEDA compliance when personal information is involved
3. Export Control: Provisions for international data transfers, used when parties are in different jurisdictions
4. Competitive Activities: Provisions clarifying that the agreement does not restrict certain competitive activities, used when parties are competitors
5. Assignment and Succession: Provisions for corporate restructuring scenarios, used when parties anticipate possible organizational changes
6. Third Party Beneficiaries: Provisions protecting affiliated entities, used when group companies are involved
7. Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on soliciting employees or customers, used in business relationship contexts
8. Marking Requirements: Specific requirements for marking confidential information, used in sophisticated business relationships
1. Schedule A - Designated Representatives: List of authorized individuals who may receive or handle confidential information
2. Schedule B - Security Protocols: Detailed security procedures and requirements for handling confidential information
3. Schedule C - Categories of Confidential Information: Specific categories or types of confidential information covered
4. Appendix 1 - Acknowledgment Form: Form for representatives to acknowledge confidentiality obligations
5. Appendix 2 - Return/Destruction Certificate: Template certificate confirming return or destruction of confidential information
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