Yes, you can. NDA can be made between individuals like you would between independent contractors.
Explain the Context: Start by explaining why you need the NDA. Be clear about the sensitive information involved and why it's important to keep it confidential. Be Honest and Transparent: Share your reasons for needing an NDA. Emphasize that it's not about distrust but about protecting both parties' interests.
You do not need a lawyer to create and sign a non-disclosure agreement. However, if the information you are trying to protect is important enough to warrant an NDA, you may want to have the document reviewed by someone with legal expertise.
2. NDAs are enforceable when they are signed — if they are properly drafted and executed.
Dear Recipient, I am writing to request that you sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) prior to engaging in any freelance services on behalf of Company. We value the relationships we have with our clients and take the necessary steps to ensure that any data or information provided is kept confidential.
If you are sending a message to lots of people, you do not want their details to be visible to everyone, especially if you are sending a newsletter, or a message to individuals who do not know each other. To send an email to undisclosed recipients, you need to use the BCC section when adding recipients.
Every non-disclosure agreement must specifically designate each party involved. The individual receiving the sensitive information can be a specific person, all employees of another specific company, or any representative of the company. It's very important for a company to appropriately define itself in an NDA.
A sample email to send NDA should include the purpose of the agreement, the parties involved, the scope of confidentiality, and the duration of the agreement.
What to include? A clear definition of what constitutes confidential information. The duration of the NDA, including any exceptions or conditions that might cause it to expire earlier. The consequences of breaching the NDA include legal action or financial damages.
If you need an NDA, looking at templates online isn't a bad place to start, but ideally you should work with a lawyer who can write a simple NDA for you or tweak the one you have. You may be able to find someone in your community who can do it for a few hundred bucks.