When engaging a financial journalist to provide writing, analysis, or editorial services, safeguarding sensitive information is essential. This Non-Disclosure Agreement (“Agreement”) outlines how confidential materials are managed to ensure trust, compliance, and professional integrity.
This Agreement establishes the terms under which the Journalist agrees to protect all confidential information shared by the Client (the financial company). It ensures that proprietary data, internal documents, communications, and insights provided for the project remain strictly private and are used only for the specific services requested.
“Confidential Information” includes, but is not limited to:
Non-public financial data, forecasts, or reports
Strategic plans, research materials, or investor communications
Client lists, internal memos, or unpublished analyses
Drafts or documents produced during the engagement
Any information marked or understood to be confidential
Confidential Information does not include information already publicly available, lawfully obtained independently, or disclosed with written permission.
The Journalist agrees to:
Use all confidential information solely for delivering the agreed-upon writing, editing, or research services
Not disclose confidential information to any third party without written consent
Protect all information with reasonable security measures
Return or securely delete confidential materials upon completion of the engagement
Notify the Client immediately in the event of any unauthorized access or disclosure
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
All work products (drafts, reports, articles, analyses, and research notes) created during the engagement become the property of the Client.
The Journalist retains no rights to publish, reproduce, or share the work or its underlying data.
Confidentiality obligations remain in effect:
During the entire period of collaboration, and
For a set period (typically 2–5 years) after the engagement ends, or
Indefinitely for trade-secret-level information, if applicable.
The exact duration can be defined by mutual agreement.
The Journalist may disclose confidential information only if required by law, regulation, or court order—and must notify the Client promptly when such disclosure is legally permissible.
The Journalist agrees to uphold:
Ethical standards of financial reporting
Accurate representation of information provided
Full compliance with applicable financial, privacy, and market-sensitivity regulations
By working with the Journalist or commissioning services, both parties acknowledge and agree to the confidentiality terms outlined in this NDA. A full, legally binding signed version can be provided upon request before the project begins.