premise: WHEREAS, in order to facilitate such discussions, certain confidential and proprietary information, including without limitation technical, patented, financial, or business information and trade secrets, may be disclosed between the parties. NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration and intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as to the following: 1. The term "Information", as used in this Agreement, means all specifications, drawings, sketches, models, samples, reports, plans, forecasts, current or historical data, computer programs or documentation and all other technical, financial or business data, as well as any trade secrets or other information concerning the business, customers, methods, operations and services of a party.