When developing software, an important part of the process is to get other people to test the program. This is usually done at a stage in the development in which the software is not fully released, and not yet protected by certain copyright laws.

This is when a non-disclosure agreement is used. This is a is a legal contract that is used to allow people to share information and ideas in confidence, without risking the information or idea being taken without consent.

Non-disclosure agreement are highly recommended for use in software development, and not just in regards to testing. They can also be used when you speak to potential partners like, investors, manufacturers or stockists. They may also be needed when you have to tell people about your idea or your business to get advice. This could be from, banks or financial advisors.