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NNN Agreement

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Protect your intellectual property when working with Chinese manufacturers. Our guided process helps you create a professionally formatted NNN Agreement (Non-Disclosure, Non-Use, Non-Circumvention) tailored to your specific needs. No legal knowledge required — just answer simple questions and we'll handle the rest.

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Understanding Your Document

What is a NNN Agreement?

An NNN Agreement is a specialized contract designed specifically for businesses working with Chinese manufacturers. Unlike a standard NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) which only covers confidentiality, an NNN Agreement addresses the three most common ways intellectual property is stolen or misused in China: unauthorized disclosure of your designs and trade secrets (Non-Disclosure), using your IP to manufacture products for others or themselves (Non-Use), and going around you to sell directly to your customers (Non-Circumvention). The agreement is written in both English and Chinese, with the Chinese version being the legally binding text, making it enforceable in Chinese courts.

What It's Used For

  • Sharing product designs, specifications, or prototypes with potential manufacturers
  • Discussing proprietary manufacturing processes or techniques
  • Protecting your supplier relationships and customer lists
  • Initial conversations before entering a full manufacturing relationship
  • Getting quotes from multiple factories while protecting your IP

Key Features

  • Bilingual English-Chinese format with Chinese as the governing language
  • CIETAC arbitration clause for dispute resolution in China
  • Liquidated damages clause with pre-set penalty amounts
  • Specific non-circumvention provisions for supplier/customer protection
  • Act Preservation (injunctive relief) provisions under Chinese law
  • Clear identification of what constitutes confidential information

When You Need This Document

The NNN Agreement is typically the first document you should have in place when beginning discussions with a Chinese manufacturer. Sign this before sharing any product details, designs, supplier information, or business strategies. It creates the legal foundation that protects you during the evaluation phase and continues to apply even after you've moved into a formal manufacturing relationship.

How It Works

Simple as 1, 2, 3

1

Tell us about your business

Answer a few guided questions about your company and the manufacturer you're working with. We keep it simple — no jargon, no confusion.

2

We prepare your NNN Agreement

Your answers are transformed into a professionally formatted, bilingual NNN Agreement ready for review. Both English and Chinese versions are included.

3

Review and download

Check that everything looks right, make any tweaks, and download your completed NNN Agreement as a print-ready PDF.

No law degree required. We promise.

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Peek before you leap

Not sure what you're getting? Take a look at a sample NNN Agreement before you start. See exactly how your finished document will look.

I was worried about sharing my product designs with a new manufacturer. This NNN Agreement gave me the protection I needed and the process was incredibly simple.

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Sarah Chen

Product Designer, USA

Finally, a legal document service that understands the complexities of doing business in China. The bilingual format saved me thousands in translation fees.

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Michael Torres

Founder, Import Business

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