WHO IS THIS FOR? This template provides simple, legally-binding contract language for business owners who are hiring employees or independent contractors to help run their businesses. Whether it be marketing, sales, IT, finance, or any other role within your business, this confidentiality agreement will protect one of your most precious assets: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, including for example your business methods, plans, customer lists, vendors, pricing and sales strategies, etc.! Please note, this is not an “employment agreement”, and as such it does not include terms such as compensation, length of retention, scope of work or services, roles and responsibilities, etc. If you desire an employment agreement, please apply for direct legal services with Kae by emailing legal@kaegruner.com.

WHAT’S INCLUDED? This simple, 2-page contract template was written from the angle of the business owner to make the process for hiring employees or independent contractors easier and more controlled. It includes concise terms and protections such as:

1. Framework for protecting your critical and most valuable confidential information.

2. Non-solicitation terms to prevent your employees and contractors from stealing your employees or clients.

3. Consultant’s choice of law and venue (to reduce chances you could be sued in another state)!

QUESTIONS? Please send to hello@startupheartup.com.Please also see legal disclaimer below, as this product does NOT constitute legal services or work product.DISCLAIMER: This document does not constitute legal advice or legal recommendations, and your use of this document does not create an attorney-client relationship. Start Up Heart Up, LLC is not a lawyer or law firm. If you would like to apply to retain Kae Gruner as your attorney, please contact her directly at legal@kaegruner.com. Otherwise, you may use this template at your own risk, for your own business purposes, and may not resell, share, or otherwise transfer this to any third party.