Non-Disclosure Agreement
Protect your SDKs, user analytics, and proprietary code with a Texas-specific non-disclosure agreement for mobile app developers. Complies with Texas Business andCommerce
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This Non-Disclosure Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into as of [effective_date] (the "Effective Date"), by and between [disclosing_party] (the "Disclosing Party") and [receiving_party] (the "Receiving Party"). The Disclosing Party and the Receiving Party may be referred to herein individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties."
WHEREAS, the Disclosing Party possesses certain confidential and proprietary information relating to its business, operations, products, services, research, development, technical data, trade secrets, and other matters (collectively, "Confidential Information"); and
WHEREAS, the Receiving Party desires to receive, and the Disclosing Party is willing to disclose, certain Confidential Information for the purpose of evaluating or pursuing a potential business relationship between the Parties (the "Purpose"); and
WHEREAS, as a condition to the disclosure of such Confidential Information, the Disclosing Party requires that the Receiving Party agree to maintain the confidentiality of such information in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
"Confidential Information" means any and all non-public information, in any form or medium, whether written, oral, electronic, visual, or otherwise, that is disclosed by the Disclosing Party to the Receiving Party, either directly or indirectly, including but not limited to: [confidential_info]. Confidential Information shall also include any notes, analyses, compilations, studies, summaries, or other materials prepared by the Receiving Party that contain, reflect, or are derived from Confidential Information. Confidential Information shall not include information that: (a) is or becomes generally available to the public through no fault, act, or omission of the Receiving Party; (b) was already in the Receiving Party's possession without restriction prior to disclosure by the Disclosing Party, as evidenced by the Receiving Party's written records; (c) is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of or reference to the Confidential Information, as evidenced by the Receiving Party's written records; or (d) is obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party who is not, to the Receiving Party's knowledge, under any obligation of confidentiality with respect to such information.
The Receiving Party agrees that it shall: (a) hold the Confidential Information in strict confidence and protect it with at least the same degree of care that it uses to protect its own confidential and proprietary information, but in no event less than a reasonable degree of care; (b) not disclose, publish, or otherwise disseminate the Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party; (c) use the Confidential Information solely for the Purpose and not for any other purpose whatsoever; (d) limit access to the Confidential Information to those of its employees, officers, directors, agents, advisors, and representatives (collectively, "Representatives") who have a need to know such information for the Purpose and who are bound by obligations of confidentiality no less restrictive than those contained herein; and (e) be responsible for any breach of this Agreement by any of its Representatives. The Receiving Party shall promptly notify the Disclosing Party in writing upon discovery of any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information to the extent required by applicable law, regulation, or valid court order or subpoena (a "Legal Requirement"), provided that the Receiving Party: (a) provides the Disclosing Party with prompt written notice of such Legal Requirement prior to disclosure (to the extent legally permissible), so that the Disclosing Party may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy; (b) cooperates with the Disclosing Party, at the Disclosing Party's expense, in seeking such protective order or other remedy; and (c) discloses only that portion of the Confidential Information that the Receiving Party is legally required to disclose, as advised by its legal counsel. Any Confidential Information disclosed pursuant to a Legal Requirement shall continue to be treated as Confidential Information for all other purposes under this Agreement.
This Agreement shall become effective as of the Effective Date and shall remain in full force and effect until terminated by either Party upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the other Party. Notwithstanding any termination or expiration of this Agreement, the Receiving Party's obligations of confidentiality with respect to all Confidential Information disclosed during the term of this Agreement shall survive and continue for a period as specified below from the date of disclosure of each item of Confidential Information.
Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, or upon the written request of the Disclosing Party at any time, the Receiving Party shall promptly: (a) return to the Disclosing Party all originals and copies of any documents, materials, and other tangible items containing or embodying Confidential Information; or (b) at the Disclosing Party's option, destroy all such documents, materials, and tangible items and provide the Disclosing Party with a written certification signed by an authorized officer of the Receiving Party confirming that all such materials have been destroyed. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Receiving Party may retain one (1) archival copy of the Confidential Information solely for the purpose of monitoring its ongoing obligations under this Agreement, and any Confidential Information retained in routine backup systems shall be subject to the continuing confidentiality obligations of this Agreement.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting to the Receiving Party any license, right, title, or interest in or to the Confidential Information, or any patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, or other intellectual property right of the Disclosing Party. All Confidential Information shall remain the sole and exclusive property of the Disclosing Party. The Disclosing Party makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose of the Confidential Information. The Receiving Party acknowledges that it shall use the Confidential Information at its own risk.
The Receiving Party acknowledges and agrees that any breach or threatened breach of this Agreement may cause irreparable harm to the Disclosing Party for which monetary damages alone would be an inadequate remedy. Accordingly, the Disclosing Party shall be entitled to seek equitable relief, including injunction and specific performance, in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity, without the necessity of proving actual damages or posting any bond or other security. Such equitable relief shall not be deemed to be the exclusive remedy for any breach of this Agreement, but shall be in addition to all other remedies available at law or in equity.
This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of [state_law], without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Each Party irrevocably consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in the State of [state_law] for the adjudication of any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, and each Party hereby irrevocably waives any objection it may have to such jurisdiction or venue, including any objection based on inconvenient forum.
9.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, between the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof. 9.2 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. 9.3 Amendment. This Agreement may not be amended, modified, or supplemented except by a written instrument signed by both Parties. 9.4 Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by the waiving Party. The failure of either Party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that Party's right to enforce that provision or any other provision of this Agreement in the future. 9.5 Assignment. The Receiving Party may not assign or transfer this Agreement, or any rights or obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be void and of no effect. 9.6 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. 9.7 Notices. All notices, requests, demands, and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when delivered personally, sent by confirmed electronic mail, or sent by nationally recognized overnight courier to the addresses of the Parties as set forth in the preamble of this Agreement, or to such other address as either Party may designate in writing.
The Receiving Party warrants that any handling, storage, or transmission of user data, analytics, or personal information disclosed under this Agreement shall comply in all respects with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In addition, Receiving Party shall adhere to Texas Business & Commerce Code requirements on disposal of business records containing personal information. Any breach of this warranty shall constitute a material breach of the non-disclosure agreement for mobile app developer in Texas and trigger immediate indemnification obligations. This clause is essential because mobile app developers routinely process location, health, and behavioral data that trigger these statutes, and failure to maintain compliance can result in regulatory fines or DTPA actions in Texas courts.
All pre-existing SDKs, libraries, proprietary algorithms for push notifications, crash reporting, and in-app purchase systems disclosed by the Disclosing Party remain the exclusive property of the Disclosing Party. Receiving Party agrees not to incorporate or imitate any such materials in a manner that would cause rejection by Apple App Store or Google Play Store guidelines. This provision is drafted to satisfy the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice and takedown requirements frequently encountered by Texas mobile app developers. In the event of any third-party infringement claim arising from unauthorized use, Receiving Party shall defend and indemnify Disclosing Party, including reasonable attorney fees, consistent with Texas common law and Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §15.50 ancillary agreement standards.
Except for gross negligence or willful misconduct, neither party shall be liable for indirect, consequential, or punitive damages, including lost profits from app crashes, user churn due to data breaches, or app store rejections. This limitation is expressly intended to comply with Texas law on enforceability of liability caps and aligns with industry-standard practices for mobile application development. The clause further requires the Receiving Party to maintain cyber liability insurance meeting or exceeding limits customary for Texas-based developers handling PHI or children’s data under HIPAA and COPPA. Any claim arising from unauthorized disclosure must be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Travis County, Texas.
Because Texas is an at-will employment jurisdiction under Tex. Lab. Code §21.051, if this non-disclosure agreement for mobile app developer in Texas is presented to an employee or independent contractor after the commencement of the relationship, the Disclosing Party shall provide additional consideration such as a project bonus, expanded access to proprietary code repositories, or an increase in compensation. This satisfies the requirement under Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §15.50 that restrictive covenants be ancillary to an otherwise enforceable agreement. The parties acknowledge that continued at-will employment alone does not constitute sufficient consideration under Texas law. This clause protects the mobile app developer from challenges to enforceability when onboarding Texas-based team members who will have access to sensitive beta testing data and analytics dashboards.
[app project description]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Non-Disclosure Agreement as of the date first written above.
Disclosing Party
Name: Disclosing Party
Date: ___________________
Receiving Party
Name: Receiving Party
Date: ___________________
As a mobile app developer in Texas, you routinely share beta builds, proprietary push notification algorithms, in-app purchase flows, and user analytics pipelines with clients, contractors, and beta testers. A concrete scenario occurs when a Dallas-based startup hires you to develop a health-tracking app incorporating SDK integrations for wearables. During beta testing, the client’s marketing team leaks your custom crash-reporting module to a competitor, resulting in a near-identical app appearing on the Google Play Store and triggering DMCA takedown notices plus lost revenue. Texas Business & Commerce Code §15.50 and the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act demand clear, enforceable NDAs to protect these assets; without one tailored to mobile app workflows, you risk unenforceable confidentiality claims in Texas courts. This non-disclosure agreement for mobile app developer in Texas locks down definitions of confidential information to include source code, API keys, user retention metrics, and beta testing data. It addresses at-will employment nuances under Texas Labor Code, limits liability for app crashes or data breaches under CCPA/GDPR when serving multistate users, and includes return-of-materials obligations for physical prototypes or cloud repositories. By using this document, you mitigate IP infringement, app store rejection risks from leaked features, and potential DTPA consumer protection claims arising from compromised user data. The result is enforceable protection that survives project termination and aligns with Texas community-property and homestead considerations in any dispute.
Beyond the standard non-disclosure agreement sections, this template adds fields specific to Mobile App Developer:
The core legal purpose of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is to establish a legal framework to protect confidential and proprietary information shared between parties. It restricts the unauthorized disclosure or use of such information, thereby enabling parties to collaborate, negotiate, or explore business opportunities while safeguarding sensitive information.
User Data Privacy Breach
Include detailed privacy policies and user consent agreements designed to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws.
Intellectual Property Infringement
Use warranties and indemnities clauses in contracts to protect against IP claims, ensure proper IP ownership agreements.
App Store Rejections
Define app specifications and compliance requirements with store guidelines in development and publishing agreements.
Liability for App Crashes or Failures
Include limitation of liability and warranty disclaimers in user agreements and terms of service.
For this non-disclosure agreement to be legally valid:
Common mistakes to avoid:
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Applicable if the app handles data of European Union citizens, covering data privacy and protection.
Enforced by European Commission
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Imposes privacy requirements on the handling of personal information of California residents.
Enforced by California Attorney General
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Governs the online collection of personal information from children under 13.
Enforced by Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Applies if the app handles protected health information (PHI) in providing health-related services.
Enforced by Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
Addresses issues of copyright infringement online.
Enforced by U.S. Copyright Office
Recommended coverage: Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance · Cyber Liability Insurance · General Liability Insurance
Under Texas Business & Commerce Code provisions governing trade secrets, classify source code, proprietary SDK integrations, push notification algorithms, in-app purchase logic, user analytics dashboards, beta testing feedback, and crash reporting modules as confidential. The NDA must explicitly exclude publicly available information or independently developed materials. For Texas mobile app developers, this prevents disputes when sharing with at-will contractors or clients who may later claim independent creation. A well-drafted definition also references compliance with COPPA, HIPAA (if handling PHI), and GDPR for EU users, reducing exposure to data-privacy claims that could arise from app store rejections or user lawsuits in Texas federal courts.
Texas courts generally enforce terms up to five years for ordinary confidential information and indefinitely for trade secrets under the Texas Uniform Trade Secrets Act. For mobile app developers, set a minimum two-year post-termination obligation for non-trade-secret items such as UI/UX prototypes and analytics schemas, while trade secrets like proprietary recommendation engines survive perpetually. This duration balances the fast-moving app industry with enforceability under Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §26.01. Include a surviving obligations clause that explicitly references the need to maintain confidentiality of user data to comply with CCPA and COPPA even after the project ends.
Yes. By including warranties that the receiving party will not misuse disclosed code or designs, the NDA strengthens your position under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and Texas common-law IP claims. Mobile app developers frequently face takedown notices or competitor copying after sharing beta versions. The agreement’s permitted-disclosure and remedies-for-breach sections allow swift injunctive relief in Texas courts and shift defense costs via indemnification, directly addressing the common liability of IP infringement that leads to Google or Apple app store rejections.
Texas is an at-will employment state under Tex. Lab. Code §21.051. If presenting the NDA after employment begins, you must provide new consideration—such as a bonus, promotion, or access to additional proprietary SDKs—to ensure enforceability. The non-disclosure agreement for mobile app developer in Texas includes optional consideration language and ties the NDA to an ancillary at-will consulting or development agreement, satisfying Tex. Bus. & Com. Code §15.50 standards that also govern related restrictive covenants.
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