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I was given a contract (NDA) that looks like it was from a template that was not retyped. My name is not stated anywhere on the contract, but rather someone else's name is on the contract. I do not know this other person.

What am I liable for if I sign this? If the other person breaks the contract by disclosing company secrets, am I liable? If I disclose company secrets, am I liable, given that my name appears nowhere on the contract but the signatory line?

This contract is between Joe and John. blah blah blah. Joe agrees to not disclose blah blah

My name is not Joe or John and I know only John.

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If a contract always uses the wrong name, is it still valid?

A contract is not a piece of paper. It is an agreement between parties that meets certain criteria. The piece of paper is just evidence of that agreement that can be referred to should there be any misunderstandings or disputes.

So in your case, you would be presumed to have discussed the terms with the party you sign the NDA. You would be presumed to have fully understood them. A wrong name on the paper is just an error. It may make it more difficult to establish that you indeed entered the contract (in case of a dispute) but it will by no means invalidate the contract.

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