NDA and Drawing IP Protection for Custom Parts
Drawings, models, specifications and assembly context can contain valuable intellectual property. Confidential handling must be defined by an approved agreement and an operating file-control process, not by a website badge.
CNCX does not accept controlled drawings through this public website. NDA execution, authorized reviewers, transfer method, access rules, partner confidentiality and retention requirements must be confirmed before any protected file exchange.
Before Files Are Shared
- Identify the legal parties and authorized signers
- Confirm whether a mutual or one-way NDA is appropriate
- Define confidential information, permitted purpose and exclusions
- Agree duration, return or deletion requirements and governing terms
- Determine whether export-controlled or otherwise restricted technical data is involved
Minimum Operational Controls
- Approved file-transfer and storage location
- Access limited to people and suppliers needed for the review
- Version identification and a controlled source of truth
- Confidentiality obligations extended to any approved manufacturing source
- Documented retention, deletion and incident procedures
Marketing and Case Use
A quotation or purchase order does not grant permission to publish a customer name, logo, drawing, part image or project result. Case material requires separate written authorization and a review for confidentiality, contractual and end-use concerns.
Important Boundary
An NDA does not make every project acceptable. Final user, end use, destination, technical-data restrictions and applicable laws still require review. Do not upload military, weapon-related, export-controlled or otherwise restricted files through a general website form.
The current RFQ preparation gate does not accept NDA requests or files. Keep controlled information in your approved system until a named reviewer and agreement route are confirmed. See also inspection and traceability planning.