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Term-sheet control & investor rights · Core

Confidentiality provision

Also called: confidentiality clause

ELI5

A rule about keeping information private.

Used in conversation

“The confidentiality provision survives termination.”

Definition

A term restricting use or disclosure of specified information.

Here “Confidentiality provision” means: A term restricting use or disclosure of specified information.

Pitch context

You will see “Confidentiality provision” in fundraising decks, data rooms, term sheets and investor conversations when the discussion reaches term-sheet control & investor rights.

Why it matters: In term-sheet control & investor rights, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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