The Confidentiality Agreement Between Two Companies is essential for business relationships where companies need to share sensitive information while ensuring legal protection under Swiss law. This document is typically used during business negotiations, joint ventures, potential mergers and acquisitions, or any collaborative projects where proprietary information needs to be exchanged. It incorporates key provisions from Swiss legislation, including the Swiss Code of Obligations and Federal Act on Data Protection, providing comprehensive protection for trade secrets, technical know-how, and business strategies. The agreement is particularly valuable in Switzerland's international business environment, offering strong legal protection and enforcement mechanisms while accommodating cross-border business relationships. Key features include clearly defined confidentiality obligations, permitted uses of information, security requirements, and specific remedies for breach under Swiss law.

1. Parties: Identification of the contracting companies, including full legal names, registration numbers, and registered addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, purpose of sharing confidential information, and nature of the business relationship

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms, especially 'Confidential Information', 'Authorized Recipients', 'Purpose', and other relevant 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 of care, non-disclosure, and permitted uses of confidential information

6. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed, including to employees, advisors, and as required by law

7. Security Measures: Required security measures for protecting confidential information

8. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Obligations regarding the handling of confidential information upon termination or request

9. Duration and Termination: Term of the agreement and survival of obligations

10. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach and available remedies under Swiss law

11. General Provisions: Standard provisions including governing law, jurisdiction, entire agreement, and amendments