David, You said, "A violation would have to be worth the $50,000 - $100,000 it would take to enforce the NDA. "
I dispute this statement. Having worked with corporate legal counsels for several years - in large companies, I learned that the companies don't consider staff attorneys or attorneys working on retainer as an additional cost. It's a fixed overhead. As a result, they always look for ways to keep them busy. This is why we frequently see big corporations pursuing relatively small cases.
Years ago, I made the mistake of using a client company's name in a press release. A local newspaper reporter called them to verify my claim. Sure enough, within two days I received a call from a corporate attorney threatening a lawsuit, as they felt I had somehow violated my NDA. (I didn't, but I backed down. Who can afford lost income and out of pocket legal expenses to do battle the big guys?) This is why I favor the British system. In the US, you can sue anyone for any reason, and if you lose, your costs are minimal. In Great Britain, if you sue and lose you become liable for all costs arising from your suit. Needless to say they have far fewer lawsuits initiated than in the US.
Jedi, The list of terms you supply appears to be standard stuff. IANAL, but I would suggest that you sign it. Too much hesitation on this may raise a red flag with the client. They may sense that you either don't intend to comply, or worse, have negative experience with non-compliance in your past.
