This is the way to think about it here. It's a contract that happens to be called an NDA. NDAs vary from company to company, some are very permissive whereas ot

This is the way to think about it here. It's a contract that happens to be called an NDA. NDAs vary from company to company, some are very permissive whereas others contain non-compete and non-solicitation clauses. You should review the contract carefully before signing it, and red-line it if it doesn't meet your needs. If you aren't familiar with these kinds of contracts, you may want to get a lawyer to help you. If this is your livelihood, getting a lawyer is even more important. Consider it a cost of doing business.