Confidentiality & Technology
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Confidentiality & Technology
Technology contracts introduce unique risks around data security, system performance, and proprietary information. The provisions below are central to any agreement involving software, data, or technology services — and are among the most important to review carefully before signing.
Definitions in This Topic
ConfidentialityProtects sensitive business information — including trade secrets, source code, and proprietary data — from disclosure to unauthorized parties.View →Non-Disclosure AgreementA standalone or embedded agreement requiring parties to keep shared information confidential, commonly used before sharing proprietary technology or business data.View →Service Level AgreementSets measurable performance standards — such as uptime, response times, and security requirements — and specifies remedies if those standards are not met.View →Master Services AgreementA framework contract governing an ongoing technology services relationship, with individual projects or deployments covered by separate Statements of Work.View →Limitation of LiabilityCaps the maximum financial exposure either party faces under the contract — a critical provision in technology agreements where data breaches or outages can cause large downstream losses.View →IndemnificationShifts responsibility for specified losses — including data breach claims and third-party infringement suits — from one contracting party to another.View →
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