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a screenwriter, may wish to have anyone to whom you give your script to, sign an NDA.
NDA
In connection with the presentation to me of certain facts and information by
_________________ (hereafter referred to as ________________ ), regarding its
various business activities and relating to my possible involvement with or connection to
the above, I agree to abide by the following terms and conditions:
1. In consideration for being provided with certain facts, information, plans,
products, customer lists and records, technology and technical information,
methods, processes, products, inventions, product design information, cost and
pricing information, computer programs and listings, source code, object code,
marketing techniques, trade secrets, copyrights, other intellectual property,
creative ideas and/or proprietary information (hereafter collectively referred to as
Confidential Information ), and having the opportunity to consider participation
in the business activities of _______________________, I hereby agree to refrain
from disclosing in any manner, to anyone, any and all Confidential Information
that is provided to me, except with the express written consent of
_______________________.
2. All Confidential Information and other items furnished to me by
_______________________ will be considered confidential and proprietary. I
shall not duplicate or copy any Confidential Information, written materials,
artwork, designs, prototypes, equipment, audio materials, or video materials that
have been given to me by _______________________. Upon the request of
_______________________, I agree to immediately return any Confidential
Information, written materials, artwork, designs, prototypes, equipment, audio
materials or video materials that have been given to me, or that are otherwise in
my possession or control, as a result of my involvement and communication with
_______________________.
3. I acknowledge that _______________________ or its designee is the owner and
copyright holder of all Confidential Information, written materials, artwork, audio
materials and video materials given to me. I understand that any use in any
manner of such Confidential Information or other materials by me without the
express written consent of _______________________ is a violation of federal
copyright law, and will subject me to applicable penalties and legal remedies.
4. If it appears that I have disclosed (or have threatened to disclose) any Confidential
Information, _______________________ shall be entitled to an injunction to
restrain me from disclosing, in any manner, any Confidential Information.
_______________________ shall also have the right to pursue any and all other
legal remedies available in this Agreement or otherwise by law, in the case of any
violation of any provision of this Agreement by me.
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5. I acknowledge that should I violate any of the terms of this Agreement,
_______________________ may commence legal action against me for breach of
contract and/or copyright infringement. Along with monetary damages,
_______________________ shall be entitled to injunctive relief or the specific
enforcement of this agreement, in addition to any other legal remedies available at
law. I agree to pay all of _______________________ s court costs, expenses and
attorney s fees incurred in pursuing any legal action against me.
6. I agree that all of my employees and agents shall be bound by all of the terms of
this Agreement. I shall not disclose any information covered by this Agreement to
any of my employees or agents without the prior written consent of
_______________________, and unless such employee or agent has first signed a
copy of this Agreement.
7. I acknowledge that neither I nor _______________________ have any obligation
under this Agreement to use any Confidential Information in any manner, or to
purchase any service or product or item from each other, or to offer third parties
any services, products or items which incorporate any Confidential Information. I
further acknowledge that this Agreement does not create any agency, partnership
or joint venture between _______________________ and myself, or
_______________________ and any other person, firm or entity.
8. The interpretation and enforcement of this Agreement shall be governed by the
laws of the state of Washington. The venue for any legal proceedings involving
this Agreement shall be in the courts of Snohomish County, Washington. I hereby
agree to be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Snohomish County,
Washington, for the purposes of any legal proceedings involving this Agreement.
9. This Agreement shall not be assignable by me. I shall not be permitted to delegate
any of my duties, responsibilities or obligations under this Agreement, except
with the prior written consent of _______________________. This Agreement
shall remain in full force and effect until revoked in writing by
_______________________.
Signed this ________ day of ______________, 20____.
Company:
By______________________________
[Your signature]
Signature:
Print Name:
Address:
Source: http://www.holytoledo.com/Templates/NDA.doc
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And finally, all the very best with your screenplay.
j.t. velikovsky
screenwriter
www.joeteevee.com
And remember: Success is just moving from failure to failure
without losing enthusiasm
Winston Churchill
This text is not for sale. Feel free to distribute it, but please read and/or buy all
the books and web sites referenced herein.
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Now, WRITE!
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