Confidential Information does not include information that:

• Public Domain: Is or becomes generally known to the public through no wrongful act of the receiving party.
• Prior Knowledge: Is already known to the receiving party at the time of disclosure.
• Independent Development: Is independently developed by the receiving party without use of or reference to the disclosing party's Confidential Information.
• Third-Party Disclosure: Is rightfully received from a third party without breach of any obligation of confidentiality.
• Legal Requirement: Is required to be disclosed by law (e.g., subpoena, court order), provided the disclosing party is given prior notice before disclosure.