Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Commercial terms & deal structure · Core

Confidentiality

Also called: confidentiality obligation

ELI5

An obligation to protect specified non-public information from unauthorised use or disclosure.

Used in conversation

“Can we state who receives the right created by confidentiality, and when it applies?”

Pitch context

You will see “Confidentiality” in go-to-market plans, sales forecasts, account reviews and commercial proposals when the discussion reaches commercial terms & deal structure.

Why it matters: In commercial terms & deal structure, 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.

Sources & evidence · 3

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.