This NDA Agreement Form is essential for businesses and individuals operating under Swiss jurisdiction who need to protect confidential information during business discussions, due diligence processes, or potential collaborations. The document is particularly relevant when parties need to share sensitive business information, trade secrets, technical knowledge, or proprietary data while ensuring legal protection under Swiss law. It incorporates specific requirements of Swiss legislation, including the Swiss Code of Obligations and Federal Act on Unfair Competition, making it suitable for both domestic Swiss operations and international business relationships where Swiss law is chosen as the governing law. The agreement can be customized for various business contexts while maintaining compliance with Swiss legal requirements for confidentiality obligations.

1. Parties: Identification and details of the parties entering into the NDA, including full legal names, addresses, and registration details if applicable

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

3. Definitions: Clear definitions of key terms, especially 'Confidential Information', 'Permitted Purpose', and other important concepts used throughout the agreement

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, or as required by law

7. Security Measures: Required measures for protecting and securing confidential information

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

9. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and circumstances for termination

10. Consequences of Breach: Remedies and consequences in case of breach, including potential damages and injunctive relief

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Swiss law as governing law and jurisdiction for dispute resolution

12. Execution: Signature blocks and execution details