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Due Diligence Confidentiality Agreement
I need a Due Diligence Confidentiality Agreement under Hong Kong law for a potential acquisition of a technology company, with specific provisions for protecting source code and customer data, and clean team arrangements as we're a competitor in the same market.
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1. Parties: Identification of the disclosing party, receiving party, and any relevant affiliated entities
2. Background: Context of the due diligence process and purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms including 'Confidential Information', 'Purpose', 'Representatives', 'Affiliate'
4. Scope of Confidential Information: Detailed description of what constitutes confidential information in the context of the due diligence
5. Obligations of Confidentiality: Core confidentiality obligations and permitted uses of the confidential information
6. Permitted Disclosures: Circumstances under which confidential information may be disclosed to representatives and third parties
7. Information Security Measures: Required security measures for protecting confidential information
8. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information: Obligations regarding the handling of confidential information after the due diligence process
9. Duration of Obligations: Time period for which confidentiality obligations remain in effect
10. Remedies: Available remedies in case of breach, including injunctive relief
11. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement
1. Inside Information Provisions: Required for listed companies or regulated entities, addressing handling of price-sensitive information
2. Data Privacy Compliance: Specific provisions for handling personal data under PDPO when personal data will be disclosed
3. Cross-Border Transfers: Required when confidential information will be transferred outside Hong Kong
4. Clean Team Arrangements: Used when competitors are involved to ensure compliance with competition law
5. Specific Industry Requirements: Additional provisions for regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare)
6. Non-Solicitation: Optional restrictions on soliciting employees or customers, if relevant to the transaction
7. Standstill Provisions: For listed companies, restrictions on share dealings during due diligence
8. Reverse Engineering Prohibition: Required when technical or product information is being disclosed
1. Schedule 1 - Authorized Representatives: List of authorized representatives who may access confidential information
2. Schedule 2 - Security Protocols: Detailed information security requirements and procedures
3. Schedule 3 - Data Room Rules: Rules and procedures for accessing and using the due diligence data room
4. Schedule 4 - Form of Confidentiality Undertaking: Template confidentiality undertaking for representatives
5. Schedule 5 - Specific Categories of Confidential Information: Detailed list of specific types of confidential information covered
6. Appendix A - Acknowledgment Form: Form for representatives to acknowledge confidentiality obligations
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Personal Data
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Representatives
Disclosing Party
Receiving Party
Related Persons
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Confidentiality Undertaking
Security Protocols
Proper Recipients
Professional Advisers
Trade Secrets
Intellectual Property Rights
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Working Papers
Information Security Measures
Evaluation Material
Derivative Information
Digital Materials
Due Diligence Materials
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Hong Kong
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Information Security
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Return or Destruction of Information
Non-Disclosure
Inside Information
Clean Team Arrangements
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Remedies
Indemnification
Securities Trading Restrictions
Data Room Access
Representatives' Obligations
Notice Requirements
Assignment
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Third Party Rights
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Entire Agreement
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Force Majeure
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Competition Law Compliance
Intellectual Property Rights
Non-Solicitation
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Executive Leadership
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