> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://hopsdocs.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# NDA prep

> Draft standard NDAs from your template with deal-specific details filled in.

A counterparty asks for an NDA and someone copies the template by hand. Hops drafts from your mutual-NDA template with the counterparty name, effective date and purpose filled in.

<Info>
  **How it runs:** Ask Hops, with a skill so the output has the same format every time. No automation needed.
</Info>

## What it does

* **Starts from your template.** Hops uses the mutual-NDA template in Google Drive or SharePoint, never a generic one.
* **Fills the deal details.** Counterparty legal name, effective date, governing law (per playbook) and purpose.
* **Leaves the clauses alone.** Substantive clauses are not edited; any requested change is flagged for legal review.
* **Lists what it assumed.** Missing details are called out so you can confirm before sending.
* **Ready for signature.** The draft can go to DocuSign or your e-signature tool once approved.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/hopsdocs/E03FYifT87c9QmFJ/images/use-cases/legal-nda-prep.gif?s=9621a7b65ff93c1199417c3db817e940" alt="nda-prep skill enabled, Hops uses it in chat to draft the NDA" width="1440" height="810" data-path="images/use-cases/legal-nda-prep.gif" />
</Frame>

## Ask Hops

Copy a prompt into any chat with Hops, or mention `@Hops` in a Space.

```text theme={null}
Prepare an NDA for Northwind.
```

```text theme={null}
Draft a mutual NDA with Globex for the partnership discussions, effective Nov 1.
```

```text theme={null}
Prepare an NDA for Acme. They want a 3 year term, what needs legal review?
```

```text theme={null}
Draft NDAs for the three vendors in the attached list.
```

```text theme={null}
Which counterparties in the list already have an NDA on file?
```

Example reply:

> NDA draft prepared:
>
> * Uses our standard mutual-NDA template.
> * Parties, date and purpose filled in.
> * Flagged for legal review: requested 3 year term differs from the template.

## What you get

* **A draft in chat**, in the same thread, with the filled details and anything flagged.
* **A saved Doc, when you ask for one.** Say "save this as a doc" and Hops writes the NDA to **Docs** in the Space.

## Connections needed

Connect these apps. Each card opens Connections in the app.

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Google Drive" icon="google-drive" href="https://app.hops.ai/my-hops/connections">
    NDA templates (or SharePoint).
  </Card>

  <Card title="DocuSign" icon="plug" href="https://app.hops.ai/my-hops/connections">
    Send for signature (or your e-signature tool).
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Set it up

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect your apps">
    Connect the apps above in **Connections**.

    See [Connections](/docs/connections/overview).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pin the template">
    Create a **legal** Space and pin the NDA template and the counterparty list in Space context.

    See [Spaces](/docs/spaces/overview) and [Space context](/docs/spaces/space-context).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the skill">
    Give Hops these instructions:

    ```text theme={null}
    You draft NDAs from the mutual-NDA template in the Space Context document. Fill in: counterparty legal name, effective date, governing law (per playbook), and purpose. Never modify the template's substantive clauses. Flag any requested change for legal-team review.
    ```

    See [Build a skill](/docs/agents/build-a-skill).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Ask">
    Ask Hops in chat with the counterparty and purpose.
  </Step>
</Steps>


## Related topics

- [Legal](/teams/legal.md)
- [Explore use cases](/use-cases/overview.md)
- [Spaces overview](/spaces/overview.md)
- [Skills](/agents/skills.md)
- [Board prep](/teams/finance/use-cases/board-prep.md)


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