Contracts and commercial relationships · Czechia and Slovakia
Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
We prepare unilateral and mutual non-disclosure agreements for investment negotiations, supplier cooperation, development or data access. We precisely define what is confidential, the permitted purposes of use and the consequences of breach, so the NDA is enforceable in practice in Czechia and Slovakia.
- Unilateral and mutual NDAs
- Enforceable contractual penalty
- Fees agreed in advance
What we'll do for you
Drafting a tailored NDA or reviewing an agreement supplied for Czech and Slovak parties, including remedies and duration.
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Initial consultation
We discuss who is protected, what is confidential and the risk of disclosure — determining whether a unilateral NDA is sufficient or a mutual NDA is needed.
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Tailored NDA
Definition of confidential information and exceptions, permitted purpose of use, authorised recipients and duties to protect data.
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Remedies for breach
A contractual penalty structured to be proportionate and enforceable, alongside the right to damages exceeding the penalty.
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Duration and termination
How long confidentiality lasts (including after cooperation ends), the duty to return or destroy data and the treatment of copies.
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Link to trade secrets
We align the NDA with trade secret protection and any GDPR duties where personal data is disclosed.
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Document delivery
You receive a final NDA ready for signature, with an explanation of its key points.
Deliverablea signed NDA ready for negotiations or cooperation to begin
How it works
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- Consultationday 0
We establish what you protect, from whom and for how long — and whether a unilateral or mutual NDA is more suitable.
- Draft NDA
We prepare a tailored agreement or review the one supplied and identify your risks.
- Agreement and signingat your pace
We refine disputed points and prepare final wording for both parties to sign.
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Send us an enquiry. We reply within 24 hours with a price confirmation and next steps. The first 30-minute consultation is free and commits you to nothing.
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- 2Within 24 h you get a price confirmation and plan
- 3We start work only after your approval
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What clients ask
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What should a good NDA contain?
Above all, a precise definition of confidential information and exceptions, permitted purposes of use, authorised recipients, duration of confidentiality after cooperation ends, a remedy for breach and rules for returning or destroying data. Without these points, an NDA is often difficult to enforce in practice.
What is the difference between a unilateral and a mutual NDA?
Under a unilateral NDA, only one party (typically the recipient) undertakes confidentiality. Under a mutual NDA, both parties disclose and protect information. The choice depends on who shows what to whom — we advise at the outset which is more advantageous for you.
What contractual penalty is enforceable?
The penalty must be proportionate to the protected interest — a court may reduce an excessively high penalty. We structure it to deter breaches and stand up in court, adding a right to damages insofar as they exceed the penalty.
How long should confidentiality last?
It should generally last throughout cooperation and for a specified period afterwards (often several years). Trade secret protection may continue as long as the information remains secret. We set the specific period according to the information's sensitivity.
How does an NDA relate to trade secrets and GDPR?
An NDA supplements and contractually strengthens statutory trade secret protection. If personal data is disclosed, we align it with GDPR duties and, where appropriate, a separate processing agreement.
Can you prepare a bilingual NDA?
Yes, for cross-border cooperation we prepare a bilingual NDA and align Czech and Slovak (or English) terminology so both versions have the same meaning.
Legal Q&A
Common questions on this topic
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Do I need a non-disclosure agreement, and what should it contain?
Trade secrets are protected directly by law, and their violation constitutes unfair competition even without an agreement. An NDA still makes sense: it precisely defines confidentiality, duration and sanctions, making proof and enforcement considerably easier. A clear definition of confidential information, the confidentiality period and a written contractual penalty are central.
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Must an agreement be in writing to be valid?
Most agreements are valid orally: Slovak law generally allows freedom of form. However, writing may be required by law, for example for property transfers, or by the parties themselves. If the prescribed written form is missing, the agreement is invalid. Amendments require a distinction between civil and commercial law: in a commercial relationship, merely signing the agreement in writing does not mean that every amendment must also be in writing. In practice, writing is recommended even where the law does not require it, for evidence and certainty.
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How does a contractual penalty work, and is it enforceable?
A contractual penalty is a monetary sanction for breach of a contractual obligation. It is valid only if agreed in writing with a specified amount or at least a calculation method. The creditor is entitled to it even without loss, but generally cannot claim damages alongside it unless otherwise agreed. A court may reduce an excessively high penalty on application.
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Further reading
Non-compete clauses: different rules in Slovakia and Czechia
The governing law and type of contract are decisive for a non-compete clause. Slovak § 672a regulates commercial agency and imposes a two-year ceiling; in other commercial relationships, the proportionality of the restriction must be assessed separately. Czech § 2975 has a general five-year ceiling and does not require compensation, although commercial agency is subject to special rules in Czechia too.
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Contractors generally do not get paid until handover, and the contract defines what handover means. How to agree acceptance records, deemed acceptance and acceptance with minor defects, and how Slovak and Czech case law treats withheld signatures.
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A uniform EUR 15,000 threshold applied for three years. From 1 January 2026, the dual regime returned: EUR 5,000 generally, and EUR 15,000 only between individuals acting outside business. What this means for purchase prices, advances and instalments.
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