Chad – you can ask developers to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Most will want to know a bit more about your project before signing so they know if the project is one they can or want to work on, although you don’t have to tell them the “super secret” parts to give them enough information to make that decision. Here are some blog articles with more information on protecting your app idea during the development process, including use of NDAs:
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chad cannon
March 4, 2012hi,i would like to create an app but how do i know no one will steal my idea?
Mark Stetler
March 5, 2012Chad – you can ask developers to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Most will want to know a bit more about your project before signing so they know if the project is one they can or want to work on, although you don’t have to tell them the “super secret” parts to give them enough information to make that decision. Here are some blog articles with more information on protecting your app idea during the development process, including use of NDAs:
http://appmuse.com/appmusing/how-can-i-keep-someone-from-stealing-my-great-app-idea/
http://appmuse.com/appmusing/should-you-require-an-nda-to-get-a-development-quote/
http://appmuse.com/appmusing/what-is-a-non-disclosure-agreement/
http://appmuse.com/appmusing/nda-carve-outs/
Best of luck on your app development!
Mark
Ariella Christman
March 17, 2012Great post! Thank you!