Just received a nondisclosure agreement-need advice!

Nikki Saco · **Voice Talent** Joined: 25 Aug 2006 Posts: 465

My rule is I don't sign any NDA that doesn't include two exceptions that allow me to make disclosures: (1) to pursue collections of unpaid fees if that becomes necessary; and (2) to comply with a court order or subpoena requiring me to make disclosures in any legal action. Again, that's my rule, not legal advice. Definitely, get a lawyer to look at any legal document you're not sure about. You can also ask for clarification, in writing and preferably as a modification or addendum to the contract. I wouldn't sign anything that includes a verbal explanation that "makes it okay to sign." I'm totally not comfortable with that.

I do think you won't want to flip it off just because it's an NDA and you may feel it doesn't have the strength of a contract. Anything you sign that requires you to do something is pretty much a contract.

Caryn Clark · **Voice Talent** Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 1000

This is all such great advice. I'm glad this topic was posted.... thanks!!!

Cira Larkin - Studio 53 · **Voice Talent** Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 497

Thanks to Nikki and Everyone who responded to this. As I mentioned earlier, the only contracts I have signed have all been through one of my agents, so this is the first one on my own. Thanks again!

Deby Cedars · **Voice Talent** Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 1482

Could someone fax me a standard NDA. You know a generic one where you just have to put in a few things like names and titles of books. I really don't want to have to write one myself. Send me a private messege or call me at (203) 735-1235 if you can help.

Kathleen Keesling · **Voice Talent** Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 746

I sent you a PM, Deby....

Mike McElwrath · **Voice Talent** Joined: 17 Nov 2004 Posts: 33

Cira:

Congratulations on the gig. Most NDA's are straightforward. As long as the NDA would not present a legal issue later on or causes issues with being paid for services rendered, you should be ok

Good Luck!

Cira Larkin - Studio 53 · **Voice Talent** Joined: 08 Nov 2006 Posts: 497

Thanks, Mike! I appreciate your support!

I went ahead with the project, and it looks like everything is above-board. Thanks to everyone who provided their valuable input on this topic. The forum's a very friendly place!

Cira

Bobbin Beam

As you've probably already figured out, the NDA should not be an issue, as long as there are no competing covenants in the document you can't abide by.

This should not be confused with or combined with a Talent fee contract.

Good Luck!
Bobbin Beam