Ask HN: Do you think its wise to sign NDA as a freelancer?

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Recently I met a lead who insist on me signing the NDA before he can discuss my involvement in the project. As a freelancer do you think its a standard practice to do so ? have you done it ?

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I have had to do this multiple times when I was freelance consulting at manufacturing companies. I don't think it is such a big deal. If you want to work with them then you may not have a choice. But if you don't think they trust you then the job is starting out on the wrong foot.

There may be sound reasons for them insisting on your signing an NDA or it just might be unfounded fear (especially if they are new in the business).

I would not sign an NDA if it would cause me to become uneasy and lose sleep over it. One factor in this is the wording of the NDA: if it is overly broad in its terms, etc.

If you decide to sign the NDA, I suggest you do research on NDAs and ask for terms that also protect you.

Also, ask yourself why investors won't sign NDAs.

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