# Covenant Not to Compete Agreement
**COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE AGREEMENT**
This Covenant Not to Compete Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Name of Employer/Company], a [State] [Corporation/LLC/Partnership/etc.] with its principal place of business at [Address] (“Employer”) and [Name of Employee/Contractor], residing at [Address] (“Employee”).
**RECITALS**
WHEREAS, the Employee is or will be employed by the Employer and has or will have access to certain confidential and proprietary information belonging to the Employer;
WHEREAS, the Employer desires to protect its legitimate business interests and confidential information; and
WHEREAS, the Employee acknowledges that the restrictions contained in this Agreement are reasonable and necessary for the protection of the Employer’s legitimate business interests.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:
## 1. NON-COMPETE COVENANT
1.1 **Covenant**:
The Employee agrees that during the term of their employment and for a period of [number of months/years] following the termination of their employment for any reason, the Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in or become associated with any business that is in competition with the Employer’s business within a [specific geographic area] defined as [description of geographic area].
## 2. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
2.1 **Confidentiality**:
The Employee acknowledges that during the course of their employment, they will have access to and possession of confidential information belonging to the Employer, including but not limited to trade secrets, client lists, business strategies, and proprietary technology.
2.2 **Restriction on Use**:
The Employee agrees that they will not disclose or use any confidential information for any purpose other than as required in the course of their employment with the Employer and shall use reasonable care to protect the confidentiality of such information.
## 3. ENFORCEMENT
3.1 **Injunctive Relief**:
The Employee acknowledges that a breach of this Agreement may cause irreparable harm to the Employer and that monetary damages may be inadequate to remedy such breach. Therefore, the Employer shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.
## 4. SEVERABILITY
4.1 **Severability**:
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The parties agree to attempt to substitute a valid and enforceable provision that closely matches the intent of the original provision.
## 5. GOVERNING LAW
5.1 **Governing Law**:
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State].
## 6. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
6.1 **Entire Agreement**:
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations, whether written or oral.
## IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Covenant Not to Compete Agreement as of the date first above written.
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[Name of Employer/Company]
By: ___________________________
Name: [Name]
Title: [Title]
______________________________
[Name of Employee/Contractor]
Signature: _____________________
**Date: ______________________**
**Witness: ______________________** (if applicable)
**Date: ______________________**
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*This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is recommended that you consult with a qualified attorney to tailor any legal document to your specific needs and jurisdiction.*