Colorado Non-Disclosure Agreement PDF
Colorado at a glance: Trade Secret Law: Colorado Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-74-101 et seq. · Non-Competes: Largely void except for highly compensated workers (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-2-113) · Enforceability: Pure confidentiality clauses enforceable if reasonable
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Non-Disclosure Agreements in Colorado
Colorado enforces confidentiality agreements under general contract law and its own Uniform Trade Secrets Act. However, Colorado significantly restricts non-compete agreements under the Restrictive Employment Agreements Act, effective August 2022 — non-competes are void except for highly compensated workers above a statutory earnings threshold.
Pure confidentiality/NDA provisions that do not function as a disguised non-compete remain enforceable if reasonable, but Colorado courts scrutinize agreements that restrict competition disguised as confidentiality terms.
Colorado Non-Disclosure Agreement — Quick Reference
| Requirement | Colorado Rule |
|---|---|
| Trade Secret Law | Colorado Uniform Trade Secrets Act, Colo. Rev. Stat. § 7-74-101 et seq. |
| Non-Competes | Largely void except for highly compensated workers (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 8-2-113) |
| Enforceability | Pure confidentiality clauses enforceable if reasonable |
| Notarization | Not required |
| Penalties | Violating non-compete restrictions can trigger civil penalties |
Colorado Legal Requirements
- Confidentiality provisions must not function as a disguised non-compete restricting lawful employment.
- Must protect a legitimate business interest such as trade secrets or confidential information.
- Cannot prevent disclosure of illegal conduct or wage discussions protected under federal law.
- Trade secret claims must meet the statutory definition under Colorado law.
Colorado Governing Laws
Read the full text of these laws at Cornell Law School's Colorado legal resources or your state legislature's official website.