Use this guide when you have sensitive IP, customer drawings under NDA, or proprietary geometry you don't want walking out the door.
How an NDA-protected enquiry flows
Each step is auditable from your NDA register.
- Step 1Buyer marks brief NDA-required
Drawings stay redacted to non-signers.
- Step 2Supplier signs the standard NDA
Stamped, IP-logged, stored in your NDA register.
- Step 3Full brief & files unlock
Supplier can now apply with full visibility.
- Step 4Introduction released
Buyer opens a private thread - both sides are protected.
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