Here’s why:
I don’t like signing anything that I don’t read and understand completely. Language in Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) (and most contracts) love to throw in all sorts of legalese that just don’t give me a comfy feeling by signing without having somebody else take a look at it first.
So this means that I’m 1-2 hours in, and maybe out-of-pocket if it turns out to be something I need to have a lawyer take a quick look at, and this is just to talk about your project.
“The sooner you ask me to sign an NDA, the less I trust you.”
Jason Fried
I have not looked at your non-disclosure agreement, but I give you my word that I am honest and trustworthy and as a business owner and developer I am far too busy to be stealing any ideas to work on for myself.
I realize this doesn’t sit well with some people. If this is a show stopper and you need to find a different developer, I understand completely. However, I’d be more than happy to talk to you about your project with the understanding that any information you tell me is held with the strictest confidence. I do have my own easy-to-read non-disclosure agreement that I can present to you for review. Please get in touch with me if that would be acceptable to move forward with your project.
