Confidentiality agreements are very useful to prevent unauthorized disclosures of information, but they have inherent limitations and risks. Nothing in this Agreement obligates Disclosing Party to disclose any information to Researcher or creates any agency or partnership relation between them. 4.A CDA or NDA assures the parties will protect any shared confidential information against unauthorized use or disclosure. The NDA protects the confidential nature of the trial details. Service related confidentiality agreements are rarely appropriate for research. If in doubt, contact Grants and Contracts Office. The OR staff handles research agreements, material transfer agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, as well as licensing agreements.