[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient's Name] [Recipient's Company Name] [Recipient's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Agreement of Confidentiality Between Firms Dear [Recipient's Name], I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to propose an Agreement of Confidentiality between our firms, [Your Company Name] and [Recipient's Company Name], with the intention of safeguarding sensitive information that may be shared throughout our business collaboration. This letter serves as a formal agreement outlining the terms and conditions for maintaining the confidentiality of such information. 1. Purpose and Scope This agreement aims to protect all confidential information shared between the two firms, including but not limited to trade secrets, proprietary business strategies, financial information, customer data, and any other non-public information that may be disclosed during the course of our partnership. 2. Obligations of Confidentiality Both parties agree to treat all confidential information received as strictly confidential and to exercise reasonable care in its handling, storage, and dissemination. The information shared shall only be used for the purpose stated in our collaboration and shall not be disclosed to any third party without the prior written consent of the disclosing party. 3. Exclusions The obligations of confidentiality shall not apply to any information that: — Is already publicly known or becomes publicly known without any fault of the receiving party. — Is rightfully obtained by the receiving party from a third party without any obligation of confidentiality. — Is independently developed by the receiving party without reference to the confidential information. 4. Term and Termination This agreement shall commence on the date of execution and shall remain in effect for a period of [specific duration], unless terminated earlier by either party in writing. Upon termination, both parties shall promptly return or destroy all confidential information received from the other party. 5. Governing Law This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this agreement shall be resolved through amicable negotiation between the parties. If no resolution can be reached, the matter shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in San Antonio, Texas. Please review the enclosed copy of this Agreement of Confidentiality. If you are in agreement with its terms, kindly sign and return a copy to us within [specific timeframe] to indicate your acceptance. Upon receipt, we will counter-sign and provide you with a fully executed copy for your records. We highly value the confidentiality of our collaborative efforts and believe that this agreement will strengthen our trust and commitment to protecting each other's sensitive information. We look forward to a successful partnership and assure you that your information will be handled with the utmost care and responsibility. Should you have any questions or require clarification regarding this agreement, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Email Address] or [Phone Number]. Thank you for your attention, and we anticipate your prompt response. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Position] [Your Company Name]