Analyses a Non-Disclosure Agreement clause by clause and flags unusual terms, one-sided provisions, and negotiation points. Use when reviewing an NDA, mutual NDA, confidentiality agreement, or non-disclosure deed before signing or countering. Produces a plain English verdict, clause-by-clause risk analysis, and a prioritised negotiation checklist — always with a disclaimer that qualified legal advice is required before signing.
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Use nda-analyser to review [NDA text] for a [disclosing/receiving/mutual] party and [purpose], producing a plain-English verdict, clause risks, and negotiation checklist; include that qualified legal advice is required before signing.
Required inputs
[NDA text]
[disclosing/receiving/mutual]
[purpose]
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name: nda-analyserdescription: "Analyses a Non-Disclosure Agreement clause by clause and flags unusual terms, one-sided provisions, and negotiation points. Use when reviewing an NDA, mutual NDA, confidentiality agreement, or non-disclosure deed before signing or countering. Produces a plain English verdict, clause-by-clause risk analysis, and a prioritised negotiation checklist — always with a disclaimer that qualified legal advice is required before signing."
NDA Analyser Skill
NDAs are often treated as routine paperwork but contain terms with significant long-term consequences. This skill analyses them systematically.
Required Inputs
NDA text (paste in full or describe key clauses)
Your party position (disclosing / receiving / mutual)
Purpose of the NDA (e.g. pre-sales, hiring, M&A, partnership)
Industry context (optional)
Output Structure
1. NDA Type and Parties
Type: Unilateral / Mutual
Disclosing party: [Name]
Receiving party: [Name]
Purpose: [As stated]
Governing law: [Jurisdiction]
Term: [Duration of obligations]
2. Definition of Confidential Information
How broadly defined? Narrow / Standard / Very broad
Oral disclosures included? Yes / No / With conditions
Standard position: [What this typically looks like]
Negotiation suggestion: [If applicable]
Clauses always covered: permitted use, non-solicitation/non-compete, term and post-termination obligations, return/destruction of information, remedies, liability, residuals clause.
4. Negotiation Checklist
Point
Current position
Suggested ask
[e.g. Confidentiality term]
[e.g. 5 years]
[e.g. Reduce to 2 years]
5. Plain English Verdict
2-3 sentences. Standard NDA, one-sided, or needs a lawyer?
WARNING: This analysis is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a qualified solicitor before signing.
Quality Checks
Definition of confidential information assessed for scope (narrow / standard / very broad)
Residuals clause checked (allows memory use of disclosed information — high-risk)
Non-solicitation / non-compete provisions flagged
Post-termination obligations duration noted
Plain English verdict given (standard / one-sided / needs lawyer)
Disclaimer is included
Anti-Patterns
Do not present the analysis as legal advice — the disclaimer must appear prominently and the output must recommend qualified legal review before any signing decision
Do not skip the residuals clause check — residuals clauses allow the receiving party to use disclosed information from memory, which is one of the highest-risk provisions in any NDA
Do not evaluate only the clauses explicitly flagged by the user — a complete analysis must cover all standard clause types even if the user only asked about one
Do not assess breadth of the confidentiality definition without checking for oral disclosure coverage — oral disclosures with no written confirmation requirement are a common enforcement gap
Do not omit the plain English verdict — a clause-by-clause analysis without a summary conclusion leaves the user unable to act on the findings