What happens after I sign an NDA?

Signing a non-disclosure agreement on Deavo is a real step, not a formality you click past. It is the moment a buyer moves from looking at a general description to seeing the actual business, and it triggers a specific sequence on the platform that is worth understanding before you sign anything.

How the agreement is signed

The agreement is signed electronically, by clicking to agree to its terms rather than printing, signing and scanning a document. A clickwrap agreement of this kind is a recognized way to form a binding contract in Canada, provided the terms were clearly presented and the person agreeing took a deliberate action to accept them, which is how the flow is built.

What gets logged and why

Deavo records the timestamp of the signature and the IP address it was signed from, alongside the terms that were agreed to, and emails a signed certificate to both the buyer and the seller. That record exists so both sides have evidence of what was agreed and when, which matters if a dispute ever arises about whether confidential information was properly protected.

What you get immediate access to

Once the agreement is signed, the business’s identifying details, including its name and exact address, become visible, along with any photo or document the seller had marked hidden. The seller is notified that you have signed, and the conversation can move from general interest to the specifics of the actual business.

What signing does not commit you to

Signing the non-disclosure agreement is not an offer to buy and does not commit you to purchasing anything. It obligates you to keep what you learn confidential and to use it only to evaluate the opportunity, not to proceed with a deal. Any later step, from a letter of intent to a purchase agreement, is a separate decision with its own paperwork.