Free Non-Compete Agreement Template - Employee Restrictive Covenant

This Non-Compete Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of __________, by and between:

EMPLOYER:
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EMPLOYEE:
____________________________________
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RECITALS

WHEREAS, Employer is engaged in [industry/business type];

WHEREAS, Employee is being employed as [position] commencing __________;

WHEREAS, Employee will have access to confidential information and trade secrets of Employer;

WHEREAS, Employer desires to protect its legitimate business interests.

AGREEMENT

In consideration of employment with Employer, the parties agree:

1. NON-COMPETITION COVENANT

During employment and for a period of 12 months following termination (for any reason), Employee shall not directly or indirectly:

• Engage in any competing business activities

2. GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE

This non-compete applies to: within __ miles of Employer's principal place of business

3. NON-SOLICITATION

For a period of 12 months following termination, Employee shall not:

• Solicit, contact, or do business with any client or customer of Employer with whom Employee had contact during employment
• Recruit, solicit, or induce any employee of Employer to leave their employment

4. CONFIDENTIALITY

Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary information, trade secrets, customer lists, business strategies, and other confidential information both during and after employment.

5. REMEDIES

Employee acknowledges that a breach of this Agreement will cause irreparable harm to Employer. Employer shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief in addition to any other remedies available at law or equity.

6. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is found unenforceable, the court may modify it to be enforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force.

7. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of __________.

8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding non-competition and supersedes all prior agreements.