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Confidentiality

# Common Paper Mutual NDA

A mutual non-disclosure agreement cover page based on Common Paper's standard terms. The cover page references the Standard Terms posted at commonpaper.com.

18 fields CC-BY-4.0 Common Paper

[View on Common Paper](https://commonpaper.com/standards/mutual-nda/1.0) [Download Word file](/template-downloads/common-paper-mutual-nda.docx) [Try it in Claude Code](#fill)

Contents

*   [AI workflow](#fill)
*   [Fields (18)](#fields)
*   [Terms](#section-terms)
*   [Legal](#section-legal)
*   [Signature Block](#section-signature-block)

## Try this template in an AI workflow

### Claude Code or another coding agent

Start with the setup guide for Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and local package execution. The install page will keep the handoff tied to this template.

[Learn how to fill this template](/install/?template=common-paper-mutual-nda&title=Common%20Paper%20Mutual%20NDA)

### CLI

```
npx open-agreements fill common-paper-mutual-nda -d values.json -o output.docx
```

## Fields (18)

### Terms

| Field | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 
Purpose

`purpose` | string | How Confidential Information may be used |
| 

Effective Date

`effective_date` | date | Date the NDA takes effect |
| 

Mnda Term

`mnda_term` | string | Period for sharing Confidential Information (e.g. "1 year", "2 years") |
| 

Confidentiality Term

`confidentiality_term` | string | How long Confidential Information remains protected (e.g. "1 year", "2 years") |
| 

Confidentiality Term Start

`confidentiality_term_start` | string | When the confidentiality term begins counting |

### Legal

| Field | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 
Governing Law

`governing_law` | string | State whose laws govern the agreement |
| 

Jurisdiction

`jurisdiction` | string | Courts with jurisdiction over disputes |
| 

Changes To Standard Terms

`changes_to_standard_terms` | string | Any modifications to the Common Paper Standard Terms |

### Signature Block

| Field | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 
Party 1 Type

`party_1_type` | enum | Whether the first party is an entity or individual |
| 

Party 1 Name

`party_1_name` | string | Full legal name of the first party's signatory |
| 

Party 1 Title

`party_1_title` | string | Title/role of the first party's signatory (entity only) |
| 

Party 1 Company

`party_1_company` | string | Company name for the first party (entity only) |
| 

Party 1 Email

`party_1_email` | string | Notice email address for the first party |
| 

Party 2 Type

`party_2_type` | enum | Whether the second party is an entity or individual |
| 

Party 2 Name

`party_2_name` | string | Full legal name of the second party's signatory |
| 

Party 2 Title

`party_2_title` | string | Title/role of the second party's signatory (entity only) |
| 

Party 2 Company

`party_2_company` | string | Company name for the second party (entity only) |
| 

Party 2 Email

`party_2_email` | string | Notice email address for the second party |

Source

Maintained by Common Paper

[View on Common Paper](https://commonpaper.com/standards/mutual-nda/1.0)

Download Template

Editable Word file with fillable fields

[Download Word file](/template-downloads/common-paper-mutual-nda.docx)

CC-BY-4.0

Use this template with Claude Code or another coding agent

Start with setup instructions, then run this template in your own workflow.

[Learn how to fill this template](/install/?template=common-paper-mutual-nda&title=Common%20Paper%20Mutual%20NDA) [Need a managed workflow instead?](/services/ai-implementation.md)

Workflow support only. Not legal advice.

Fields 18

Source [Common Paper](https://commonpaper.com/standards/mutual-nda/1.0)

This template is a drafter's starting point. It does not constitute legal advice. Have qualified counsel review before execution.