Contract Template
Non Compete Agreement Template
A template for non-compete agreements used in employment or business sales.
Restricted Activities
The agreement defines what activities are restricted.
Restrictions often include working for competitors.
Duration
Non-compete agreements usually last 6–24 months.
Longer restrictions may be difficult to enforce.
Geographic Scope
The agreement may limit where competitive activities are restricted.
Courts often require reasonable geographic limits.
Full Template
Copy and adapt this template for your situation.
NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT
This Non-Compete Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [DATE] between:
Company: [COMPANY NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS]
and
Restricted Party: [NAME]
Address: [ADDRESS]
1. Restricted Activities
The Restricted Party agrees not to engage in the following competitive activities:
[DESCRIBE RESTRICTIONS]
2. Restricted Territory
The restrictions apply within:
[GEOGRAPHIC AREA]
3. Restricted Period
The restrictions apply during the relationship and for [6/12/24] months after it ends.
4. Purpose
The parties agree that the restrictions are intended to protect legitimate business interests, including confidential information, customer relationships, and goodwill.
5. Confidential Information
The Restricted Party acknowledges that it has received or may receive confidential information and agrees to protect it.
6. Remedies
The parties acknowledge that breach of this Agreement may cause irreparable harm and that injunctive relief may be available, in addition to other remedies.
7. Severability
If any part of this Agreement is unenforceable, the rest will remain in effect to the extent permitted by law.
8. Governing Law
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [JURISDICTION].
Signed:
________________________
[COMPANY NAME]
________________________
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