This Unilateral Non-Disclosure Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Howspace Oy (“Disclosing Party”) and the individual or entity requesting access to the Confidential Information via the Howspace Trust site (“Receiving Party”).
Last Updated: May 4, 2026
1. Purpose
The Receiving Party has requested access to certain sensitive security, privacy, and compliance documentation belonging to the Disclosing Party solely for the purpose of evaluating and assessing Howspace Oy’s security posture and compliance frameworks (the “Purpose”).
2. Confidential Information
“Confidential Information” means any and all non-public, sensitive, or proprietary information disclosed by Howspace Oy to the Receiving Party, whether in writing, electronically, or otherwise, that is designated as confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information. This explicitly includes, but is not limited to:
- ISO 27001 Certification Audit Reports
- Penetration Test Reports and summaries
- Security architecture diagrams, policies, and procedures
- Vulnerability assessments and remediation plans
3. Obligations of the Receiving Party
The Receiving Party agrees to:
- Strict Confidence: Hold the Confidential Information in strict confidence and protect it with at least the same degree of care used to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than a reasonable degree of care.
- Limited Use: Use the Confidential Information solely and exclusively for the Purpose outlined in Section 1.
- Non-Disclosure: Not disclose, share, publish, or distribute the Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of Howspace Oy.
- Restricted Access: Restrict access to the Confidential Information strictly to its employees, contractors, or advisors who have a “need to know” for the Purpose, provided they are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as restrictive as those contained in this Agreement.
4. Exclusions
The obligations set forth in this Agreement shall not apply to information that:
- Is or becomes publicly known through no fault or breach of the Receiving Party.
- Was rightfully in the Receiving Party’s possession prior to disclosure by Howspace Oy, without confidentiality restrictions.
- Is rightfully obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party without breach of any confidentiality obligation.
- Is independently developed by the Receiving Party without use of or reference to Howspace Oy’s Confidential Information.
- Is required to be disclosed by law, court order, or governmental authority, provided that the Receiving Party gives Howspace Oy prompt written notice to allow Howspace Oy to seek a protective order.
5. Return or Destruction of Materials
Upon the completion of the Purpose, or upon Howspace Oy’s written request at any time, the Receiving Party shall promptly delete, destroy, or return all copies of the Confidential Information in its possession or control, and certify in writing that such destruction or return has been completed.
6. No Warranties or Rights Granted
All Confidential Information is provided “AS IS.” Howspace Oy makes no warranties, express, implied, or otherwise, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or performance of the Confidential Information. Nothing in this Agreement grants the Receiving Party any license, copyright, patent, or other intellectual property right in the Confidential Information.
7. Term
The Receiving Party’s obligations under this Agreement shall survive for a period of five (5) years from the date of disclosure; however, with respect to any information constituting a trade secret, the obligations shall continue indefinitely for as long as such information remains a trade secret under applicable law.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Finland, excluding its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Helsinki, Finland.
By checking the “I acknowledge that receiving this documentation requires a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)” box, the Receiving Party acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement.