Common use of Exception to the Concept of Confidential Information Clause in Contracts

Exception to the Concept of Confidential Information. Confidential Information does not include information that: (i) at the time of disclosure of such information, already is or becomes, provided that not by violation of the Confidentiality Obligation or of any other obligation regarding confidentiality, of the public domain, (ii) the party has received from third parties, provided that the latter do not violate any Confidentiality Obligation, (iii) may have to be disclosed as a result of the law, court and/or the competent authorities order, in a court or administrative proceeding, provided that such order has not been requested by the party that disclosed it, with due regard for the provisions set out below, or (iv) is disclosed within the normal course of business, including, but not limited to, institutional and/or advertising materials or disclosure of corporate acts, in compliance with applicable rules and legislation.