A California Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a legally binding contract between two or more parties that protects confidential information from being disclosed to third parties. This type of contract is used to help protect the interests of parties involved in a business transaction, such as a new product launch or a new business venture. There are two types of California Non-Disclosure Agreements: mutual and unilateral. A mutual NDA is one that is signed by both parties in the agreement and outlines the confidential information that is being shared and the restrictions that are in place to protect it. A unilateral NDA is signed by only one party and outlines the confidential information being shared as well as the restrictions that are in place to protect it from being disclosed to third parties. California Non-Disclosure Agreements must include certain elements in order to be legally binding. These elements include the definition of confidential information, the duration of the agreement, the remedies for any breach of the agreement, and the considerations for the parties involved. Additionally, California Non-Disclosure Agreements must be signed by both parties and notarized in order to be legally binding.