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NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT
This Non-Compete Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [EFFECTIVE DATE], between [EMPLOYER], located at [EMPLOYER ADDRESS] ("Employer"), and [EMPLOYEE], in the role of [EMPLOYEE POSITION] ("Employee").
RECITALS
Employer is in the business of providing products and services that are proprietary and competitive in nature. In the course of Employee's employment, Employee will acquire Confidential Information, trade secrets, and valuable knowledge of Employer's business. In consideration of [CONSIDERATION], the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. NON-COMPETITION
During the term of Employee's employment with Employer, and for a period of [RESTRICTED PERIOD] months after the termination of employment for any reason ("Restricted Period"), Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, without Employer's prior written consent, engage in the following activities within [GEOGRAPHIC AREA] ("Restricted Area"): [RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES].
2. NON-SOLICITATION OF CUSTOMERS
During the Restricted Period, Employee shall not solicit, divert, or attempt to solicit or divert any customer or prospective customer of Employer with whom Employee had material contact during the last two (2) years of employment, for the purpose of providing services or products competitive with Employer.
3. NON-SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES
During the Restricted Period, Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, recruit, hire, solicit, or induce any employee or contractor of Employer to terminate their relationship with Employer.
4. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Employee acknowledges having had access to trade secrets and Confidential Information of Employer, including customer lists, pricing, technical data, and business strategies. Employee agrees to maintain such information in confidence and not to use or disclose it, consistent with any separate confidentiality agreement in effect.
5. REASONABLENESS
Employee acknowledges that the restrictions in this Agreement are reasonable and necessary to protect Employer's legitimate business interests, given Employee's access to Confidential Information and customer relationships, and the geographic scope and duration are no greater than required.
6. REMEDIES
Employee acknowledges that breach of this Agreement would cause Employer irreparable harm not adequately compensable by monetary damages. Employer shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and all other available legal and equitable remedies.
7. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is deemed unenforceable, a court may modify it to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.
8. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of [GOVERNING STATE]. Note: California, North Dakota, and Oklahoma significantly restrict non-compete agreements. Verify applicability in your state.
EMPLOYER:
Signature: _______________________________
Name: [EMPLOYER]
Date: [EFFECTIVE DATE]
EMPLOYEE:
Signature: _______________________________
Name: [EMPLOYEE]
Date: [EFFECTIVE DATE]
This Non-Compete Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [EFFECTIVE DATE], between [EMPLOYER], located at [EMPLOYER ADDRESS] ("Employer"), and [EMPLOYEE], in the role of [EMPLOYEE POSITION] ("Employee").
RECITALS
Employer is in the business of providing products and services that are proprietary and competitive in nature. In the course of Employee's employment, Employee will acquire Confidential Information, trade secrets, and valuable knowledge of Employer's business. In consideration of [CONSIDERATION], the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. NON-COMPETITION
During the term of Employee's employment with Employer, and for a period of [RESTRICTED PERIOD] months after the termination of employment for any reason ("Restricted Period"), Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, without Employer's prior written consent, engage in the following activities within [GEOGRAPHIC AREA] ("Restricted Area"): [RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES].
2. NON-SOLICITATION OF CUSTOMERS
During the Restricted Period, Employee shall not solicit, divert, or attempt to solicit or divert any customer or prospective customer of Employer with whom Employee had material contact during the last two (2) years of employment, for the purpose of providing services or products competitive with Employer.
3. NON-SOLICITATION OF EMPLOYEES
During the Restricted Period, Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, recruit, hire, solicit, or induce any employee or contractor of Employer to terminate their relationship with Employer.
4. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Employee acknowledges having had access to trade secrets and Confidential Information of Employer, including customer lists, pricing, technical data, and business strategies. Employee agrees to maintain such information in confidence and not to use or disclose it, consistent with any separate confidentiality agreement in effect.
5. REASONABLENESS
Employee acknowledges that the restrictions in this Agreement are reasonable and necessary to protect Employer's legitimate business interests, given Employee's access to Confidential Information and customer relationships, and the geographic scope and duration are no greater than required.
6. REMEDIES
Employee acknowledges that breach of this Agreement would cause Employer irreparable harm not adequately compensable by monetary damages. Employer shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief and all other available legal and equitable remedies.
7. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is deemed unenforceable, a court may modify it to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.
8. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of [GOVERNING STATE]. Note: California, North Dakota, and Oklahoma significantly restrict non-compete agreements. Verify applicability in your state.
EMPLOYER:
Signature: _______________________________
Name: [EMPLOYER]
Date: [EFFECTIVE DATE]
EMPLOYEE:
Signature: _______________________________
Name: [EMPLOYEE]
Date: [EFFECTIVE DATE]