It's a Fish-Eat-Fish World

Working on my big idea. (Yeah, I have a dream.) Just got this response from someone who, truth be told, was going out of his way even acknowledging me:

tom,

just to manage expectations, and not waste your time, i should jump in
here briefly to mention that an NDA is absolutely out of the question -
but that we might require you to sign something saying we're free to use
any and all ideas discussed without recompense or consideration.

additionally, we don't enter commercial partnerships.

best regards