What is an NDA gate?
An NDA gate requires a viewer to accept a non-disclosure agreement before they can open a shared document, with each acceptance recorded against their email and a timestamp.
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a promise to keep shared information confidential. An NDA gate puts that promise in front of the document: the viewer must read and accept the NDA before anything opens, so consent is captured at the exact moment of access rather than chased separately over email.
This matters in fundraising and deals, where you want every person who sees the numbers to be on the record as having agreed to keep them confidential. A gate makes that automatic and produces evidence: a timestamped acceptance tied to the viewer's verified email.
In 99 Data Rooms
How it works here.
On the 99 Data Rooms Business tier you can require NDA acceptance before a room or document opens. Each acceptance is logged with the viewer's email and a timestamp, so you have a record of who agreed to what and when.
Common questions
NDA gate, in short.
Is a click-to-accept NDA legally binding?
Click-through acceptance of terms is widely used and can form a binding agreement, but enforceability depends on the wording and the circumstances. 99 Data Rooms records the acceptance with a timestamp and verified email as evidence; this is general information, not legal advice.
Can I use my own NDA wording?
Yes - the gate presents your NDA text to the viewer before access. Speak to your legal adviser about the wording that suits your situation.
Related terms
What is a virtual data room?
A virtual data room (VDR) is a secure online space for sharing sensitive business documents with outside parties, where every viewer is controlled and every view is tracked.
DefinitionWhat is an electronic signature?
An electronic signature is a way to sign a document online instead of on paper, and a strong one comes with an audit trail proving who signed, when and with intent.
DefinitionWhat is viewer analytics (document tracking)?
Viewer analytics is page-by-page tracking of a shared document: who opened it, when, how far they read and how long they spent, so you can see genuine engagement rather than guess at it.
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