Signning a NDA...

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by obay, Sep 29, 2008.

  1. #1
    How will I go about getting an NDA for my new project signed for?

    Thanks.
     
    obay, Sep 29, 2008 IP
  2. vgal

    vgal Active Member

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    What do you mean? You want your writer to sign an NDA or you are a writer who has been required to sign an NDA?
     
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  3. obay

    obay Notable Member

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    I want someone to sign a NDA stating that he won't tell anyone, etc.
     
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  4. vgal

    vgal Active Member

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    Just ask them. Let them know that in order to work on your project, you need them to sign it. If they are a professional they shouldn't have any problem with signing it. If your writer refuses, I'd think twice about their reasoning and look elsewhere. They should be able to print it, sign it, and email or fax it back to you.
     
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  5. icjackson

    icjackson Active Member

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    All you have to do is ask. Someone doesn't know what an NDA is or who has a problem signing it is not a very experienced copywriter. This may or may not be good for you, depending on your budget and the kind of project. I think you know what I mean in that respect.

    However, the bottom line is that anyone who purports themselves to be an experienced copywriter who is nervous about signing an NDA is not telling the truth about his or her level of experience. That is a good enough reason not to do business with them, IMHO.
     
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    Signing an NDA is part of the job sometimes :) Your writer will know this and might even be waiting for the question to be asked!
     
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    Should be no problems if you hire a professional writer :)
     
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    Sorry to post another question related to signing NDA. If the writer I hire is working remotely in another country, how will he sign it and send it to me?

    Thanks.
     
    garyc40, Sep 29, 2008 IP
  9. obay

    obay Notable Member

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    ok, he agreeed to sign it. Where do I get one from? do I need to send it off to the cancole or something?
     
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  10. jhmattern

    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    Well, I'd suggest this anyway, but especially since you chose to work with someone in another country - talk to a lawyer. You'll need to make sure whatever you have them sign is legally binding and enforceable in their country before you send it to them - otherwise it's rather useless. This is also one of those situations where it's best to ask how old the writer is if you don't have a vague idea - for instance, I know we have writers on DP who are minors - in some countries you can't be held to a contract until you're 18. So again, check on the rules where they're located if you think there's any reason it might be an issue.
     
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    that's a great advice. I didn't know about this. Thank you very much.
     
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    It is always safe to have an NDA signed. It binds both the parties to work in a given situation.
     
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    obay Notable Member

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    His about 25miles from me actually :p
     
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  14. jhmattern

    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    That's a good thing. :) Then send him the NDA, and with him being relatively local, it should be pretty easy for him to get it sent back to you signed. :)
     
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    Where do I get one?
     
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    As jhmattern has said, you'd be best to go and see a lawyer. If you need a NDA regularly, get one drawn up that relates to your business or project specifically. You can then also get advice on its international applicability and enforceability.
     
    peejaydee, Oct 1, 2008 IP
  17. jhmattern

    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    Preferably from a lawyer still. lol You can find templates though that may be good enough (I know some of NOLO's books - www.nolo.com - cover business legal issues and they tend to include a lot of forms and templates) or it's possible that a site will sell templates (I believe www.allbusiness.com does this).
     
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  18. obay

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    Do I need to get them signed by a lyer? ETC?
     
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  19. jhmattern

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    No, it shouldn't need to be signed by a lawyer - a lawyer can simply ensure that it's legally binding given specific rules where you live, as they vary all over the place.
     
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    OK, what do I do when he has signed it?
     
    obay, Oct 1, 2008 IP