Nondisclosure / Website Ideas
I'm currently working on a commercial website for profit, and have yet to hire programmers and coders to construct the actual website. The concept, designs, and related aspects to the website have been created and documented so far.
I'm very worried about someone stealing my idea when the time comes to discuss my project with potential programmers and coders. If funding was no issue, I would immediately write up a nondisclosure agreement with an attorney. Since funding is limited, I'm wondering what my options are at this moment to protect myself and my project? And more importantly, how much good will a nondisclosure agreement have in the state of California for a website?
By the way, I do understand that once my website is up and running, anyone, anywhere, can steal the concept. This is an issue beyond my control, and if it happens, the competitors will be lagging as I steadily build up a large user base and name for my website.
Re: Nondisclosure / Website Ideas
Both of my colleagues' answers are accurate and useful. I'd only add that an NDA is useful because it will show your employees and contractors that you're serious about protecting your property, and will be watching!
Spend the bucks on a lawyer for this... it's not likely to cost that much, and will offer you considerable peace of mind.
Re: Nondisclosure / Website Ideas
Both of my colleagues' answers are accurate and useful. I'd only add that an NDA is useful because it will show your employees and contractors that you're serious about protecting your property, and will be watching!
Spend the bucks on a lawyer for this... it's not likely to cost that much, and will offer you considerable peace of mind.
Re: Nondisclosure / Website Ideas
Both of my colleagues' answers are accurate and useful. I'd only add that an NDA is useful because it will show your employees and contractors that you're serious about protecting your property, and will be watching!
Spend the bucks on a lawyer for this... it's not likely to cost that much, and will offer you considerable peace of mind.
