Common use of Restrictions on Disclosure of Information Clause in Contracts

Restrictions on Disclosure of Information. Each party will, and each party will cause its respective representatives to, hold in strict confidence, with at least the same degree of care that applies to each party’s confidential and proprietary information (“Information”) pursuant to policies in effect as of the Effective Date, all Information concerning the other parties furnished pursuant to this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party and its representatives may disclose such Information to the extent that such party can demonstrate that such information is or was (i) in the public domain other than by the breach of this Agreement or by breach of any other agreement between or among the parties relating to confidentiality, or (ii) lawfully acquired from a third person on a non-confidential basis or independently developed by, or on behalf of, such party by persons who do not have access to, or descriptions of, any such Information. Each party will maintain, and will cause its respective representatives to maintain, policies and procedures, and develop such further policies and procedures as will from time to time become necessary or appropriate, to ensure compliance with this Section 6.1.