Confidential
One-Way Non-Disclosure Agreement · Disclosure to Contractor
Non-Disclosure
Agreement
This Agreement is made effective as of the date below between Meridian Aerospace, LLC (the ”Disclosing Party”) and the contractor identified below (the ”Recipient”). The Disclosing Party intends to share confidential plans and materials so the Recipient can evaluate and perform a prospective engagement (the ”Purpose”). The Recipient agrees to protect that information on the terms below.
Disclosing Party
Meridian Aerospace, LLC
2200 Industry Way, Building C · Wichita, KS 67209
Recipient
Ardent Build Studio, LLC
Independent software contractor · 715 NW 13th Ave, Suite 4 · Portland, OR 97209
Effective Date
May 5, 2026
Governing Law
State of ___
1Confidential Information
<b>Confidential Information</b> means any non-public information the Disclosing Party shares with the Recipient, in any form, including product plans, designs, specifications, source code, drawings, pricing, vendor and customer data, and any information marked confidential or that the Recipient should reasonably understand to be confidential given its nature or the circumstances of disclosure.
2Recipient's Obligations
The Recipient shall use the Confidential Information solely for the Purpose and protect it with at least reasonable care.
2.1
Limit access to the Recipient's personnel and subcontractors who need it for the Purpose and who are bound by written confidentiality obligations at least as protective as these.
2.2
Not use the Confidential Information to compete with, or for any purpose other than the Purpose for, the Disclosing Party, and make no copies beyond those reasonably needed.
2.3
Promptly notify the Disclosing Party of any unauthorized use or disclosure and assist in mitigating it.
3Exclusions
These obligations do not apply to information the Recipient can demonstrate: (a) is or becomes public through no fault of the Recipient; (b) was known to it without restriction before disclosure; (c) is independently developed without reference to the Confidential Information; or (d) is rightfully received from a third party without a duty of confidentiality. If disclosure is required by law, the Recipient shall give prompt notice where lawful and cooperate in seeking protective treatment.
4Term & Return of Materials
This Agreement is effective on the date above and the Recipient's obligations continue for the Term stated. On the Disclosing Party's request or at the end of the engagement, the Recipient shall promptly return or destroy all Confidential Information and copies and certify destruction in writing if asked.
5Ownership & No License
All Confidential Information remains the property of the Disclosing Party. Nothing in this Agreement grants the Recipient any license or right in the Confidential Information except the limited right to use it for the Purpose, and nothing obligates either party to proceed with the engagement.
6Remedies
The Recipient agrees that money damages may be inadequate for a breach and that the Disclosing Party is entitled to seek <b>injunctive relief</b> and other equitable remedies, in addition to any other remedy available at law.
7General Provisions
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State entered above, is the <b>entire agreement</b> on its subject, supersedes prior discussions, and may be amended or waived only in writing. If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder stays in effect. The Recipient may not assign this Agreement without the Disclosing Party's prior written consent.
// Agreed and accepted as of the Effective Date
Disclosing Party — Meridian Aerospace, LLC
By: Helena Voss · Title: Director of Engineering · Date: ______________
Recipient — Ardent Build Studio, LLC
By: Theo Marsh · Title: Principal · Date: ______________