Can I show client work in my portfolio under an NDA?

NDA stops you from showing your work? Add a portfolio right: anonymised case studies, a delay period and client approval. Copy-paste clause.

The risky clause

Contractor shall not disclose the existence of this engagement or display any deliverable publicly.

Why it is dangerous

A blanket ban hides your best work from future clients. Ask for the right to show anonymised or approved case studies after launch. Clients often agree if you promise no confidential data. This is general information, not legal advice.

Safer clause to propose

After public launch, Contractor may display non-confidential portions of the work in a portfolio, naming the Client only with written approval.

Message to send

Hi [Client],

Could I include an anonymised case study of this project in my portfolio after launch, without any confidential details? Happy to share it with you first. Thanks, [Your Name]

Frequently asked questions

Can an NDA prevent portfolio use?

It can if drafted broadly. Ask for an explicit portfolio carve-out.

What if the client cannot be named?

Offer an anonymised case study with no private data.

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