A Alaska Non‑Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a confidentiality contract tailored to protect proprietary information, trade secrets, and business know‑how under Alaska law. This template is drafted to reflect Alaska Statutes Title 45 (Trade and Commerce), the state's three‑year limitations period for contract claims (AS 09.10.053), and practical Alaska court trends—especially around enforceable non‑competes and arbitration clauses.

What Is an Alaska NDA?

Definition: An Alaska Non‑Disclosure Agreement is a contract in which one or both parties agree to limit disclosure and use of confidential information. In Alaska, trade secrets and confidential business information are governed by the state's adoption of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (found in Title 45), and contract claims, including confidentiality breaches, are subject to the three‑year statute of limitations under AS 09.10.053.

Alaska courts generally uphold freedom of contract. That means properly drafted restrictive covenants and confidentiality obligations will be enforced so long as they are reasonable in scope, duration, and geographic reach and supported by consideration. But there are local traps and timing issues to watch for—explained below.

Why Generic NDAs Are Dangerous in Alaska

Many off‑the‑shelf NDA templates are drafted for jurisdictions with different policy choices. Using a generic NDA in Alaska creates at least three material risks:

1. Overbroad

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