NDA Validity Period Calculator

Set dates, choose term rules, and calculate instantly. See agreement and confidentiality timelines in days. Download a report, then file it with contracts teams.

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Enter your NDA dates and term rules, then select Calculate.
Inputs
Model agreement validity and confidentiality duration with common NDA patterns.
Used only for record-keeping.
Often the effective date or signing date.
Use 0 for no fixed end.
Optional unless your rule depends on termination.
Some NDAs measure from each disclosure; last disclosure is a practical proxy.
Use 0 for no fixed end.
If enabled, the confidentiality end date becomes the later of the term and survival end.
Requires a termination date to apply.
Tip: If your NDA states “X years from each disclosure,” set Confidentiality base to Last disclosure date.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter the agreement start date used in your NDA.
  2. Select the agreement term rule, then provide length or an end date.
  3. Choose the confidentiality base date and set the confidentiality term.
  4. If obligations survive termination, enter termination and survival terms.
  5. Select Calculate, then download CSV or PDF.

Formula used

Agreement end date
  • Fixed: End = Start + Term
  • End date: End = Selected date
  • Termination: End = Termination date
  • Perpetual: End = None
Confidentiality end date
  • Base: Agreement start or last disclosure
  • Term: End = Base + Confidentiality term
  • Survival: SurvivalEnd = Termination + Survival term
  • Effective: End = max(End, SurvivalEnd)
Remaining days are computed from today to each end date. If there is no fixed end date, remaining days are not shown.

Example data table

Scenario Start Agreement rule Agreement end Confidentiality base Confidentiality term Survival Confidentiality end (effective)
A: Fixed + fixed 2025-01-10 24 months 2027-01-10 Agreement start 36 months 12 months after termination 2028-01-10
B: Perpetual agreement 2024-06-01 No fixed end Last disclosure: 2025-08-15 24 months Not applied 2027-08-15
C: End date set 2026-02-01 Ends on date 2027-02-01 Agreement start 60 months 24 months after termination 2031-02-01
D: Termination-driven 2023-09-12 Ends on termination 2024-11-30 Agreement start 36 months 18 months after termination 2026-05-30
E: Perpetual confidentiality 2022-03-05 36 months 2025-03-05 Agreement start No fixed end Not applied
Examples are illustrative and may not match your document’s definitions.

Term structures used in NDAs

Most NDAs separate agreement duration from confidentiality obligations. A fixed agreement term can be 12 to 36 months for evaluations, pilots, and vendor onboarding, while the confidentiality term often runs longer. Many commercial NDAs set confidentiality at 24 to 60 months, and some carve out trade secrets for ongoing protection. This calculator models both timelines so you can see when operational duties end versus when information must remain protected.

Base date selection changes the outcome

Confidentiality can be measured from the effective date or from the last disclosure. Measuring from the last disclosure is useful when information is exchanged over multiple meetings, releases, sprints, or data rooms, because the protection window resets with the latest transfer. Choosing the correct base reduces undercounting and helps align internal reminders with the clause your teams actually follow. If disclosures continue, update the last disclosure date to keep the estimate current.

Survival clauses after termination

Many NDAs include survival language stating that certain sections remain in force after termination. When a termination date exists, a survival period may set a minimum protection window, even if the confidentiality term would otherwise end sooner. Common survival windows are 6, 12, or 24 months, but the contract controls. The calculator therefore applies the later of the confidentiality end date and the survival end date to reflect that minimum.

Remaining time monitoring and renewals

Remaining days provide a practical control for contract operations. If the agreement is still active, you can schedule renewal notices, access reviews, and clean‑room data deletion tasks. If confidentiality is nearing its end, you can plan returns or destruction certifications and confirm whether any exceptions require longer handling. Tracking remaining time also supports onboarding checklists, offboarding, and re‑acknowledgment of confidentiality policies.

Record-keeping and exports for audits

A consistent export format makes audits easier. The CSV download captures inputs and outputs in one snapshot for ticketing, vendor files, and contract repositories. The PDF summary supports sharing with stakeholders who need a record for approvals and compliance. Use the notes field to reference amendment dates, disclosure channels, internal policy IDs, and the business owner responsible for follow‑up actions.

FAQs

1) What does “perpetual” mean here?

Perpetual means no fixed end date is calculated. The tool shows “No fixed end date” and skips remaining‑day figures. Confirm whether your NDA limits certain categories, such as public information, independently developed work, or trade secrets.

2) Which confidentiality base date should I choose?

Choose agreement start when disclosures are essentially one‑time or tied to signing. Choose last disclosure when information is exchanged over time. If disclosures continue, update the last disclosure date so the estimate reflects the latest transfer.

3) How are months and years added to dates?

Months and years are added using calendar intervals. For example, adding one month to January 31 may roll to the closest valid date in the next month, depending on the calendar. Always compare against any anniversary wording in the signed document.

4) How does a survival clause change the result?

If survival is enabled and a termination date is provided, the calculator computes a survival end date and then uses the later of that date and the confidentiality end date. This reflects clauses that keep obligations alive after termination.

5) Is the remaining time a legal deadline?

No. Remaining days are a planning indicator based on today’s date and your selected rules. Actual deadlines can differ due to amendments, notice periods, business‑day definitions, or governing law. Treat the output as operational guidance, not legal advice.

6) What should I include in the notes field?

Use notes to capture context that supports audits: amendment dates, disclosure channels, internal ticket links, data return or destruction commitments, and the business owner. Keeping these references with the export helps teams reconcile obligations later.

Important
This calculator estimates timelines for planning and record-keeping. Always confirm dates against the signed NDA, including amendments and local legal requirements.

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