Free NDA template: a mutual NDA ready to sign
Fill in the Cover Page of the Common Paper Mutual NDA: the two companies and signers, the purpose, the Effective Date, how long you share information (MNDA Term), how long it stays confidential, governing law and courts, and any changes you agreed. Every field has a plain-English note. The contract builds as you type; download a PDF with signature blocks and the Standard Terms word for word, or print it.
Cover Page from a real Pactsprig Mutual NDA (example data, 2 Oct 2026)
| Cover Page field | Filled in |
|---|---|
| Parties | Northwind Analytics, Inc. and Harbor & Pine Robotics LLC |
| Purpose | Evaluating a possible data analytics partnership, including sharing product roadmaps, pricing and sample warehouse data. |
| Effective Date | October 2, 2026 |
| MNDA Term | Expires 1 year(s) from Effective Date. |
| Term of Confidentiality | 2 year(s) from Effective Date, but in the case of trade secrets, until Confidential Information is no longer considered a trade secret under applicable laws. |
| Governing Law | The laws of the State of Delaware. |
| Jurisdiction | The state and federal courts located in New Castle County, Delaware. |
| Changes to Standard Terms | None. |
Source: Pactsprig Mutual NDA example (Common Paper Mutual NDA Version 1.0), generated 2 Oct 2026.
Pactsprig vs the alternatives
Published prices, each checked on the date shown; prices change, so confirm on each site.
| Product | Price | Free | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pactsprig Pro | $29 once, no subscription | Mutual NDA, 3 PDFs a month, unlimited printing | live |
| LawDepot | $7.99/month billed yearly, or $33/month | not checked today | 2026-10-02 |
| Rocket Lawyer | $39.99/month | not checked today | 2026-10-02 |
| Bonsai | Contracts in Essentials, $25 per user per month | not checked today | 2026-10-02 |
Why teams pick Pactsprig
- Recognised wording: the Common Paper Mutual NDA, written by a committee of attorneys and published under CC BY 4.0, with its Standard Terms word for word.
- Guided Cover Page: a plain-English note under every field, and changes go on the Cover Page so the Standard Terms stay untouched.
- Free for the NDA (3 PDFs a month, unlimited printing); $29 once for services agreements and Word export, no subscription.
- Private: made in your browser, nothing uploaded. Honest limits: no e-signature or attorney help, and not legal advice.
How it works
- Enter the two companies, the people signing and a notice address for each.
- Fill in the Cover Page: purpose, dates and terms, governing law and courts, with help under every field.
- Download the PDF (or print it) and sign on paper or in the e-signature tool you already use.
FAQ
Why not LawDepot or Rocket Lawyer?
They offer many document types, e-signature and (Rocket Lawyer) attorney help by subscription: LawDepot from $7.99 a month billed yearly or $33 a month, Rocket Lawyer $39.99 a month (search summaries, checked 2 Oct 2026). If you need those, they are good choices. Pactsprig fills in recognised open standard agreements, privately, and the NDA is free.
Where does the wording come from?
From the Common Paper Mutual NDA (Version 1.0), published free to use under CC BY 4.0. Pactsprig keeps the Standard Terms word for word with the required attribution. Pactsprig is not affiliated with Common Paper.
Is it a mutual NDA?
Yes: both sides protect what the other shares, the usual choice between two businesses.
Is my data private?
Yes. Pactsprig runs in your browser; party names and deal terms stay on your device and the PDF is made there. Nothing is uploaded.
Is this legal advice?
No. Pactsprig fills in published standard agreements; it is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. Have a lawyer review important contracts.