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**Yes, we take confidentiality very seriously** and **require mutual NDAs before any technical discussions** — with strict IP protection policies, isolated design environments, and comprehensive security measures to protect your proprietary technology and business information. **NDA Process** **Standard Mutual NDA**: - **Type**: Mutual (both parties protect each other's information) - **Duration**: 3-5 years typical - **Scope**: Technical information, business information, pricing - **Process**: Request NDA template, review, execute, begin discussions - **Turnaround**: 1-3 days for standard terms - **Contact**: [email protected] **Customer NDA Template**: - **Option**: Use your company's NDA template - **Review**: Our legal team reviews (typically 3-5 business days) - **Negotiation**: Reasonable modifications accepted - **Execution**: DocuSign or wet signature **Quick NDA for Initial Discussions**: - **One-Page NDA**: Simplified NDA for preliminary conversations - **Fast Execution**: Same-day turnaround - **Upgrade**: Full NDA before detailed technical disclosure **IP Protection Measures** **Design Security**: - **Isolated Environments**: Your design files in separate, access-controlled systems - **Clean Room**: No cross-contamination with other customer designs - **Access Control**: Only assigned engineers access your files - **Audit Trail**: Complete logging of file access and modifications - **Encryption**: All data encrypted at rest and in transit **Physical Security**: - **Secure Facilities**: Badge access, security cameras, visitor logs - **Restricted Areas**: Design areas require additional clearance - **Document Control**: No unauthorized copying or removal of documents - **Visitor Escort**: All visitors escorted at all times **Personnel Security**: - **Background Checks**: All engineers undergo background verification - **Confidentiality Agreements**: All employees sign confidentiality agreements - **Training**: Regular security and IP protection training - **Exit Procedures**: Secure offboarding when engineers leave projects **IP Ownership** **Customer Owns All Custom IP**: - **Your Design**: You own 100% of custom IP we develop for you - **No Reuse**: We don't reuse your IP for other customers - **Source Code**: You receive all RTL source code, scripts, documentation - **License**: Perpetual, worldwide license to use and modify **Licensed IP**: - **Third-Party IP**: Standard IP (ARM, Synopsys, Cadence) licensed separately - **Our IP**: Optional license to our standard IP libraries - **Terms**: Negotiable (perpetual, per-design, royalty-based) **Foundry IP**: - **Process IP**: Standard cell libraries, I/O libraries from foundry - **License**: Included with foundry access, customer can use **Security Certifications** **ISO 27001**: Information Security Management System certified **SOC 2 Type II**: Annual audit of security controls **ITAR Registered**: For defense and aerospace customers (US facility) **GDPR Compliant**: European data protection compliance **Data Protection** **Data Storage**: - **Encrypted**: AES-256 encryption for all customer data - **Backup**: Daily backups, geographically distributed - **Retention**: Data retained per contract terms, securely deleted after - **Location**: Data stored in customer-specified regions (US, EU, Asia) **Data Transfer**: - **Secure Channels**: SFTP, VPN, encrypted email for file transfer - **No Public Cloud**: Customer data not stored in public cloud without approval - **Controlled Access**: Only authorized personnel can transfer data **Data Disposal**: - **Secure Deletion**: DOD 5220.22-M standard wiping - **Certificate**: Certificate of destruction provided - **Physical Media**: Physical destruction of hard drives, tapes **Confidentiality Scope** **Protected Information**: - Technical specifications and designs - Business plans and strategies - Pricing and cost information - Customer lists and relationships - Manufacturing processes and know-how - Test data and characterization results **Exceptions (Standard)**: - Information already public - Information independently developed - Information received from third party without restriction - Information required by law to disclose **Additional Protection Options** **Enhanced Security Package**: - Dedicated isolated network segment - Hardware security modules (HSM) - On-site customer security audits - Custom security requirements - **Cost**: $50K-$200K setup + $10K-$50K/year **Government/Defense Projects**: - ITAR compliance (US facility) - Classified information handling - US persons-only teams - Secure compartmented information facility (SCIF) access - **Requirements**: Security clearances, government approval **Contact for NDA**: - **Email**: [email protected] - **Phone**: +1 (408) 555-0110 - **Process**: Request NDA, review, execute (1-3 days) Chip Foundry Services is **committed to protecting your confidential information** with industry-leading security measures, strict policies, and comprehensive NDAs — your IP security is our top priority.