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# Non-Compete Agreement
**This Non-Compete Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between:**
**[Employee/Contractor Name]**
Address: [Employee/Contractor Address]
(E-mail: [Employee/Contractor Email])
("Employee")
and
**[Company Name]**
Address: [Company Address]
(E-mail: [Company Email])
("Employer")
**1. Purpose**
The purpose of this Agreement is to protect the legitimate business interests of the Employer by restricting the Employee from engaging in certain competitive activities during and after the term of their employment or contract.
**2. Definition of Competing Activities**
For purposes of this Agreement, "Competing Activities" shall include any business or commercial activities that are similar to or compete with the business conducted by the Employer.
**3. Non-Compete Obligation**
The Employee agrees that, during the term of employment and for a period of [number of months/years] following the termination of employment for any reason, the Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in any Competing Activities within the geographic area of [specify geographical limits].
**4. Reasonableness of Restrictions**
The Employee understands and agrees that the time and geographic restrictions set forth in this Agreement are reasonable and necessary to protect the Employer's legitimate business interests.
**5. Confidential Information**
The Employee acknowledges that during the term of employment, they may have access to confidential and proprietary information belonging to the Employer. The Employee agrees to refrain from using or disclosing any such information outside of their employment with the Employer.
**6. Enforceability**
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be enforced to the fullest extent allowed by law, and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
**7. Governing Law**
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State].
**8. Entire Agreement**
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.
**9. Modification**
Any modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
**10. Acknowledgment**
The Employee acknowledges that they have read this Agreement, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms.
**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have executed this Non-Compete Agreement as of the date first above written.
______________________________
**[Employee/Contractor Name]**
Signature: ____________________
Date: _________________________
______________________________
**[Employer Name/Authorized Representative]**
Signature: ____________________
Date: _________________________
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