Non-Disclosure Agreement governed by the law of Japan
DealDocs sets the laws of Japan as the governing law when you choose Japan. The forum clause reads: “The Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the first instance over any dispute arising out of or in connection with this document.”
Governing law
the laws of Japan
Legal system
Civil law, a civil law system, where rules are drawn primarily from codified statutes rather than from a body of judicial precedent.
Conventional arbitration seat
Tokyo, Japan
Naming a party formed here
DealDocs' guided interview references Japan when you enter a party formed in Japan.
What's different about an NDA in Japan
Japanese law has no consideration requirement, and while a signed NDA is enforceable on its own terms, documents bearing a registered company seal, a hanko, carry a strong presumption of authenticity in Japanese business practice and remain the norm even for confidentiality agreements.
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The guided interview asks for the governing law up front, so the right jurisdiction-specific clauses are included automatically. Preview the full plain English guide and completeness check for free before you unlock the document.
Frequently asked questions
Does an NDA need a company seal to be valid in Japan?
No, but a hanko, a registered company seal, carries a strong presumption of authenticity and remains standard Japanese business practice.
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