Confidentiality

Confidentiality Policy

1. Introduction & Scope

The purpose of this Confidentiality Policy (“Policy”) is to set out the obligations of Workshore Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (“Workshore,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) and any individual or entity that engages with us (“Business Partner”) regarding the use and protection of confidential information exchanged during the exploration of business opportunities, the performance of services, or the execution of contracts. This Policy supplements our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
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2. Definition of Confidential Information

“Confidential Information” means any non‑public information disclosed by one party (“Disclosing Party”) to the other party (“Receiving Party”) that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to:

Business and marketing plans, strategies, financial information, pricing, roadmaps, methods, and practices;

Trade secrets, inventions, processes, methods, products, patent applications, know‑how, and other intellectual property;

Information about personnel, customers, suppliers, or other business partners;

Specifications, sketches, drawings, samples, designs, software, source code, or technical information;

Proposals, statements of work, project briefs, deliverables, designs, wireframes, and other materials shared for evaluation or during execution of services.
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3. Obligations of the Parties

The Receiving Party agrees to:

Use the Confidential Information solely for the purpose of evaluating or carrying out the business relationship with the Disclosing Party;

Maintain the Confidential Information in strict confidence and use at least the same degree of care as it uses to protect its own confidential information (but in no event less than reasonable care);

Not disclose any Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party, except to employees, agents, advisors, or subcontractors who have a legitimate need to know and are bound by confidentiality obligations no less stringent than those contained in this Policy;

Promptly notify the Disclosing Party of any unauthorized use or disclosure of Confidential Information and cooperate with the Disclosing Party to mitigate the effects of such disclosure.
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4. Exclusions

The obligations in this Policy do not apply to information that the Receiving Party can demonstrate:

Was already lawfully known to the Receiving Party, without an obligation of confidentiality, before disclosure by the Disclosing Party;

Becomes public through no fault of the Receiving Party;

Is received from a third party who did not acquire or disclose such information in violation of any legal obligation;

Is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of or reference to the Confidential Information;

Is disclosed with the prior written approval of the Disclosing Party;

Must be disclosed pursuant to a valid court order, subpoena, or other legal requirement, in which case the Receiving Party will (to the extent legally permitted) promptly notify the Disclosing Party and allow it to seek protective relief.
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5. Duration and Survival

The obligations set forth in this Policy continue for as long as the Confidential Information remains confidential, or for a period of three (3) years after the termination of the business relationship, whichever is longer. With respect to any trade secrets, the obligations survive for as long as the information remains a trade secret under applicable law.
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6. Return or Destruction of Confidential Information

Upon the Disclosing Party’s request or upon termination of the business relationship, the Receiving Party will promptly return or destroy all materials containing Confidential Information, including copies or extracts. The Receiving Party may retain one archival copy for the sole purpose of complying with legal or regulatory requirements.
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7. Security and Data Protection

Workshore implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard Confidential Information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. For more information about how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. The Receiving Party agrees to employ industry‑standard security measures to protect the Confidential Information it holds.
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8. Independent Development and Residual Knowledge

Nothing in this Policy restricts either party from developing or acquiring products or services that are similar to or compete with the products or services contemplated by the business relationship, provided that such development or acquisition does not breach this Policy. The Receiving Party may use residual, non‑identifiable knowledge retained in unaided memory in the course of its personnel’s work, provided that such use does not result in the disclosure or unauthorized use of Confidential Information.
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9. No Obligation to Disclose

Nothing in this Policy obligates either party to disclose any particular information or to enter into any further agreements or business relationships.
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10. Relationship of the Parties

This Policy does not create an agency, partnership, joint venture, fiduciary, or other similar relationship between the parties. Each party remains an independent contractor with respect to the other party.
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11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Policy will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Policy or our confidentiality practices, please contact us at:

hello@workshore.io
Workshore Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Last updated: 30 September 2025

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