Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Generator
Generate a mutual or one-way NDA for business discussions, partnerships, hiring, or vendor relationships — with clear definitions of confidential information, exclusions, obligations, term, and remedies.
Pro tip
Mutual NDAs (both parties protected) are standard for partnerships and vendor discussions. One-way NDAs (only one party protected) are for hiring or when you are sharing proprietary info. Always specify what is NOT confidential — overly broad NDAs are harder to enforce.
How to use this prompt
- Pick your AI model. Choose the tab for Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini or Copilot — each variant is tuned for that model.
- Copy the full prompt. Click Copy Full Prompt to copy the text to your clipboard.
- Paste into your AI tool. Open your chosen model and paste the prompt into a new chat.
- Replace the
[placeholders]. Swap any bracketed fields for your company name, audience, product or tone. - Run and refine. Review the output. If anything is off, ask the AI to tighten tone, length or format.
Prompt Variants by Model
Claude
Claude 4.x
FRESH APR 2026
You are a business attorney drafting a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Write in plain English.
<nda_context>
NDA type: [MUTUAL (both parties) / ONE-WAY (one party discloses)]
Disclosing party: [COMPANY...You are a business attorney drafting a Non-Disclosure Agreement. Write in plain English.
<nda_context>
NDA type: [MUTUAL (both parties) / ONE-WAY (one party discloses)]
Disclosing party: [COMPANY NAME]
Receiving party: [COMPANY/PERSON NAME — or "TBD"]
Purpose: [WHY YOU ARE SHARING CONFIDENTIAL INFO — e.g., "evaluating a potential partnership", "hiring discussions", "vendor evaluation"]
Confidential info includes: [DESCRIBE WHAT WILL BE SHARED — e.g., "financial data, customer lists, product roadmap, proprietary algorithms"]
Confidential info excludes: [WHAT IS NOT COVERED — typically: publicly available info, independently developed, received from third parties]
Duration: [HOW LONG THE NDA LASTS — typically 1-3 years]
Governing law: [STATE/COUNTRY]
</nda_context>
Draft an NDA with:
1. **Parties and effective date**
2. **Purpose** — why confidential information is being shared
3. **Definition of confidential information** — specific categories from context above, plus catch-all
4. **Exclusions** — what is NOT confidential (standard carve-outs)
5. **Obligations of receiving party** — protect with reasonable care, limit access to need-to-know, no unauthorized use
6. **Permitted disclosures** — legal compulsion, with notice to disclosing party
7. **Term and termination** — agreement duration, survival of obligations after termination
8. **Return or destruction** — what happens to confidential materials when the NDA ends
9. **No license or obligation** — sharing info does not create a partnership or obligation to proceed
10. **Remedies** — injunctive relief for breach, not just monetary damages
11. **General provisions** — governing law, entire agreement, amendments, assignment
12. **Signature blocks**
Plain English with parenthetical explanations for legal terms. End with AI disclaimer.
Notes: Claude handles the mutual vs one-way distinction well. Specify the NDA type clearly in context for the right structure.
ChatGPT
GPT-5
FRESH APR 2026
Act as a business attorney. Draft an NDA in plain English.
**NDA Details:**
- Type: [MUTUAL / ONE-WAY]
- Disclosing party:...Act as a business attorney. Draft an NDA in plain English.
**NDA Details:**
- Type: [MUTUAL / ONE-WAY]
- Disclosing party: [COMPANY]
- Receiving party: [COMPANY/PERSON OR TBD]
- Purpose: [WHY SHARING INFO]
- Confidential info: [WHAT IS COVERED]
- Exclusions: [WHAT IS NOT COVERED]
- Duration: [1-3 YEARS]
- Governing law: [STATE/COUNTRY]
**Include:** Parties, purpose, definition of confidential info, exclusions, obligations, permitted disclosures, term, return/destruction of materials, no license/obligation, remedies (injunctive relief), general provisions, signatures.
Plain English. Explain legal terms. End with AI disclaimer.
Notes: Custom GPT with your standard NDA terms enables rapid generation for different counterparties.
Gemini
Gemini 3 Pro
FRESH APR 2026
I need a Non-Disclosure Agreement drafted.
**Details:**
- Type: [MUTUAL or ONE-WAY]
- Disclosing party: [COMPANY]
-...I need a Non-Disclosure Agreement drafted.
**Details:**
- Type: [MUTUAL or ONE-WAY]
- Disclosing party: [COMPANY]
- Receiving party: [NAME OR TBD]
- Purpose: [WHY SHARING INFO]
- What is confidential: [DESCRIBE]
- What is NOT confidential: [STANDARD EXCLUSIONS]
- Duration: [YEARS]
- Governing law: [STATE/COUNTRY]
**Include:** Parties, purpose, confidential info definition, exclusions, obligations, permitted disclosures, term, return of materials, no obligation to proceed, remedies, general provisions, signatures.
Plain English with legal term explanations. End with AI disclaimer.
Notes: Gemini can research jurisdiction-specific NDA enforceability rules in real-time.
Copilot
Copilot (Microsoft 365)
FRESH APR 2026
Help me write a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
**The situation:**
- Type: [MUTUAL (both sides protected) or ONE-WAY (only I am protected)]
- My company: [NAME]
- Other party: [NAME OR "to be...Help me write a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
**The situation:**
- Type: [MUTUAL (both sides protected) or ONE-WAY (only I am protected)]
- My company: [NAME]
- Other party: [NAME OR "to be determined"]
- Why we are sharing info: [PURPOSE — e.g., partnership discussion, hiring, vendor evaluation]
- What counts as confidential: [WHAT I AM SHARING]
- What does NOT count: [e.g., stuff that is already public, info they already knew]
- How long it lasts: [YEARS]
- Which law applies: [STATE/COUNTRY]
**Write an NDA that covers:**
Who the parties are, why we are sharing info, what counts as confidential (and what does not), what the receiving party must do to protect it, when they can share it (like if a court orders it), how long the agreement lasts, what happens to the documents when it ends, that sharing info does not mean we have to do a deal, what happens if someone breaks the agreement, and signature lines.
Simple language. Explain any legal terms. End with a note that a lawyer should review this.
Notes: Copilot in Word can format this as a professional NDA document ready for signatures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Generator prompt do?
Generate a mutual or one-way NDA for business discussions, partnerships, hiring, or vendor relationships — with clear definitions of confidential information, exclusions, obligations, term, and remedies.
Which AI models is this prompt tested on?
This prompt is field-tested on Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot. Each model has its own optimized variant above.
Do I need a paid AI account to use this prompt?
No. This prompt is written to run on the free tier of Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot. Paid tiers simply give you longer context windows and faster responses.
Can I customize this prompt for my business?
Yes. Any text inside square brackets is a placeholder you replace with your own business details, such as company name, audience, product or tone. You can also ask the AI to adjust format, length or style after the first output.
When was this prompt last verified?
Each model variant above shows its own freshness stamp. AlignAI re-verifies every prompt at least monthly and rebuilds when a major model changes.
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