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NDA
This Non-Disclosure Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between Equafusion (“Company”) and the undersigned individual (“Contractor” or “Recipient”.
1. Purpose
The Recipient acknowledges that, during the course of engagement with Equafusion, they may gain access to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive business information, including but not limited to client data, marketing strategies, pricing models, source code, business processes, creative materials, and internal communications. This Agreement ensures that such information remains protected and undisclosed.
2. Definition of Confidential Information
“Confidential Information” means any non-public information, whether written, oral, visual, electronic, or in any other form, disclosed directly or indirectly by Equafusion. This includes but is not limited to:
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Business strategies, plans, and financial data
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Client information, contracts, and contact details
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Software, code, designs, and documentation
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Marketing materials and campaign data
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Any other information designated as confidential by the Company
3. Obligations of the Recipient
The Recipient agrees to:
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Maintain complete confidentiality of all information shared by Equafusion or its clients.
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Use the information solely for the purpose of performing assigned work.
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Not copy, share, sell, transfer, or disclose any confidential material to any third party without written consent.
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Implement reasonable measures (such as password protection and encryption) to safeguard data.
4. Exclusions
Confidential Information does not include data that:
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Is or becomes public without the Recipient’s breach of this Agreement.
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Was already known to the Recipient before disclosure by Equafusion.
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Is independently developed by the Recipient without using Company information.
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Is required to be disclosed by law, court order, or government regulation (with prior written notice to Equafusion).
5. Return or Destruction of Information
Upon completion or termination of the contract, the Recipient must immediately return or permanently delete all confidential materials, including files, credentials, and communications, from all devices, storage platforms, and backups.
6. Non-Solicitation & Non-Competition
The Recipient shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or work with Equafusion’s clients, vendors, or team members for any competing or similar business purpose during and for 12 months after the termination of the contract.
7. Ownership of Work
All work, designs, code, concepts, and deliverables created for Equafusion or its clients shall remain the sole intellectual property of Equafusion unless otherwise agreed in writing.
8. Duration of Confidentiality
The confidentiality obligations shall remain in effect indefinitely, even after termination of employment, contract, or engagement.
9. Breach & Remedies
Any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information will result in immediate termination of contract and may lead to legal action, financial penalties, or injunctions under applicable international and Indian law.
10. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, and shall have international enforceability in accordance with applicable global intellectual property and confidentiality standards.
11. Acknowledgement & Acceptance
By signing or digitally accepting this Agreement, the Recipient confirms that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions outlined herein and understand that violation of this NDA may result in legal consequences.