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PLAYBOOK TEMPLATES
Mutual Confidentiality (Non-Disclosure Agreement)
A Mutual NDA establishes reciprocal obligations to protect proprietary and confidential information. This playbook addresses definition scope, duration, and permitted disclosure exceptions.
Governing Law & Jurisdiction
Negotiation strategy
Advocate for a jurisdiction with a well-established legal framework, such as New York, to ensure predictability and favorable outcomes.
Negotiate for a jurisdiction that aligns with your operational base to minimize travel and legal costs, such as Texas.
Essential elements
1
Governing Law Clause
Specifies applicable legal system.
2
Jurisdiction Clause
Designates courts for disputes.
3
Fallback Provisions
Mitigates enforcement risks.
Action framework
ACCEPT
Propose edits if the jurisdiction is not strategically aligned.
EDIT
Reject if the clause imposes undue risk or cost.
ADD
Add if missing to ensure legal clarity.
PRO TIP
Always ensure the governing law aligns with your strategic interests and risk management policies.
Example clauses
FAVORABLE
Preferred New York Governing Law
"This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, and any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of New York."
NEUTRAL
Standard Jurisdiction Clause
"The parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the chosen state."
UNFAVORABLE
Unspecified Governing Law
"This Agreement is subject to applicable laws without specifying jurisdiction."
Fallbacks
Cross-Border Transactions
In cross-border deals, select a neutral jurisdiction to avoid bias and ensure enforceability in both countries.
High-Value Contracts
For high-value contracts, choose a jurisdiction with a robust legal system to handle complex disputes.
Startup Agreements
Startups may prefer local jurisdiction to reduce legal costs and simplify proceedings.
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WEEK 2
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WEEK 3
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Your team builds initial playbooks, reviews existing clause libraries, and trains the DocJuris agent to align with your internal standards and negotiation positions.
WEEK 4
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