NDA Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
Legal Entity: Microcosmworks LLP
Your Ideas Are Protected
At KICKLY, we understand that your startup idea is valuable and confidential. This Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Policy outlines our commitment to protecting your intellectual property and maintaining strict confidentiality of all information you share with us.
1. Scope of Confidentiality
By using KICKLY's platform, Microcosmworks LLP agrees to treat the following as strictly confidential information ("Confidential Information"):
- Your startup idea, concept, and business model
- Project descriptions, plans, and specifications
- Feature lists, technical requirements, and roadmaps
- Budget information and financial projections
- Market research, competitive analysis, and strategies
- Any proprietary methodologies or processes you disclose
- Team information and organizational details
- All communications and documents shared through our platform
2. Our Confidentiality Obligations
Microcosmworks LLP commits to the following obligations regarding your Confidential Information:
- Non-Disclosure: We will not disclose your Confidential Information to any third party without your explicit written consent
- Non-Use: We will not use your Confidential Information for any purpose other than providing our services to you
- Protection: We will protect your Confidential Information with the same degree of care we use for our own confidential information
- Limited Access: Access to your information is restricted to employees and contractors who need it to provide services to you
- No Copying: We will not copy or reproduce your Confidential Information except as necessary to provide our services
3. Employee and Contractor Obligations
All Microcosmworks LLP employees and contractors who may have access to your information are:
- Bound by individual confidentiality agreements
- Trained on data protection and confidentiality practices
- Subject to disciplinary action for any breach of confidentiality
- Required to return or destroy all confidential materials upon termination
4. Exceptions to Confidentiality
Our confidentiality obligations do not apply to information that:
- Was publicly known at the time of disclosure
- Becomes publicly known through no fault of Microcosmworks LLP
- Was already in our possession before your disclosure (with documented proof)
- Is independently developed by us without use of your Confidential Information
- Is rightfully received from a third party without confidentiality restrictions
- Is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order (with advance notice to you where legally permitted)
5. Data Security Measures
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your Confidential Information:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
- Access Controls: Role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication
- Audit Logs: Comprehensive logging of all access to your data
- Secure Infrastructure: Cloud infrastructure with SOC 2 compliance
- Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and penetration testing
- Incident Response: Documented procedures for handling security incidents
6. Duration of Confidentiality
Our confidentiality obligations remain in effect for a period of five (5) years from the date of disclosure, or until the information becomes publicly available through no fault of Microcosmworks LLP, whichever occurs first. For trade secrets, our obligations continue for as long as the information remains a trade secret under applicable law.
7. Return or Destruction of Information
Upon your written request or termination of your account:
- We will return or destroy all Confidential Information in our possession
- We will provide written certification of destruction upon request
- Backup copies will be destroyed in accordance with our data retention policies
- Information may be retained only if required by law, with continued confidentiality
8. Legal Remedies
We acknowledge that:
- Breach of this NDA Policy may cause irreparable harm that cannot be adequately compensated by monetary damages
- You may seek injunctive relief in addition to any other remedies available at law or equity
- We will be liable for any damages resulting from unauthorized disclosure or use of your Confidential Information
9. Governing Law
This NDA Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from this policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this NDA Policy or concerns about the confidentiality of your information, please contact us:
Microcosmworks LLP
Legal & Compliance Team
Email: hello@microcosmworks.com
Website: www.microcosmworks.com
Our Commitment to You
At Microcosmworks LLP, we believe that trust is the foundation of every great partnership. Your ideas are the seeds of innovation, and we are committed to nurturing them with the utmost care and confidentiality. By using KICKLY, you can focus on building your vision while we ensure your intellectual property remains protected.