Hidden Catch reviews non-disclosure agreements and returns a severity-ranked report that quotes each risky clause in plain English - so you know exactly what you are agreeing to keep, and for how long.
NDAs look routine, but the details decide how much they bind you. An overbroad definition of "confidential information," a term with no end date, or a non-compete smuggled into a confidentiality clause can follow you long after the deal is done.
Hidden Catch reads the whole agreement and highlights the terms that actually constrain you - mutual vs. one-sided obligations, duration, carve-outs, and remedies - so nothing important is hiding in the boilerplate.
What Hidden Catch looks for in an NDA
- One-sided (non-mutual) obligations. Terms where only you carry confidentiality duties while the other party carries none.
- Overbroad definition of confidential information. Definitions so wide they cover information you already knew or that is publicly available.
- Indefinite or excessive duration. Obligations that never expire, or run far longer than the underlying relationship justifies.
- Missing standard carve-outs. Absence of usual exceptions - public knowledge, independently developed, or legally compelled disclosure.
- Hidden non-compete or non-solicit. Restrictive covenants tucked into a document that is presented as "just an NDA."
- Harsh remedies. Liquidated damages, injunctions, or fee-shifting that expose you to outsized penalties.
Frequently asked
- Does it work for mutual and one-way NDAs?
- Yes. Hidden Catch identifies whether obligations are mutual or one-sided and flags imbalance either way.
- Will it tell me if an NDA is enforceable?
- It flags terms that are commonly problematic or unusual and explains the risk, but enforceability depends on your jurisdiction and facts. For a binding view, consult a qualified attorney.
- Is my NDA stored?
- Not by us. The document is processed ephemerally and is never stored on our servers. Our Privacy Policy explains how our AI provider handles the text during analysis.
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