Free Contractor NDA Template
Freelancers and agencies often need access without becoming employees. A contractor NDA focuses on one-way disclosure from you to them.
Independent contractors, specialists, and agencies need enough access to do the job and no more. A contractor NDA is usually one-way: you disclose client lists, credentials, or unfinished work; they agree to keep it closed.
SendbyLaw provides templates and a signing workflow. It is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Have a lawyer review any NDA you rely on.
Typical contractor NDA uses
- Giving a developer a staging URL or repo
- Sending raw footage or design files to an editor
- Sharing a customer spreadsheet with a bookkeeper
Pairing with a statement of work
The NDA does not replace a statement of work, payment terms, or IP assignment. Use SendbyLaw for the confidentiality + access step; keep the commercial contract with your lawyer or existing paper.
Send files under the contractor NDA
SendbyLaw hosts the file on every plan (up to 200 MB on Free, 1 GB on Pro, 4 GB on Ultra). You can also wrap an existing HTTPS link. Either way, the contractor signs before access. You can see who signed from the dashboard.
FAQ
Should a contractor sign a mutual NDA?
Only if they will also share their confidential methods with you. Many contractor engagements are one-way: you disclose, they deliver work product.
Does an NDA make someone an employee?
No. Classification depends on labor law, not on whether they signed an NDA. Keep contractor paperwork separate from employment paperwork.
Related
Templates, not legal advice. Create a free NDA-protected link.