When signing an NDA there are many factors to consider before accepting the contract. As mentioned above, it is very important to pay attention to what is written in the agreement and the time period for which it stands. Another element to keep in mind is to have an understanding of what is considered confidential and the level of confidentiality. As a result of projects lasting indefinite time periods at times, it is important to know recognize what is mandated to be confidential. If an employee in one of the companies that signed the NDA accidentally leaks information that was considered confidential in the agreement, it can jeopardize all parties involved and the product. That is why it is critical that the information deemed confidential needs to be clearly defined, so it prevents any issues from arising in the future.