# Non-Compete Agreement
## This Non-Compete Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between:
**[Employer's Name]**
Address: [Employer's Address]
(Hereinafter referred to as "Employer")
AND
**[Employee's Name]**
Address: [Employee's Address]
(Hereinafter referred to as "Employee")
## RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Employer is engaged in the business of [describe nature of business] and possesses certain confidential and proprietary information;
WHEREAS, the Employee has received or will receive access to such information during their employment with the Employer;
WHEREAS, the Employer wishes to protect its business interests by preventing the Employee from engaging in certain activities that may be harmful to the Employer's business during and after the term of employment.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
### 1. Non-Compete Obligation
1.1 **Duration:** The Employee agrees that during the term of their employment and for a period of [Specify Duration, e.g., one (1) year] following the termination of employment, regardless of the reason for such termination, the Employee will not directly or indirectly engage in any business that competes with the Employer's business within the following geographic area: [Specify Geographic Area].
1.2 **Scope of Competition:** The Employee shall not engage in any position, whether as an employee, consultant, partner, or otherwise, in a business that sells, markets, or provides [describe specific products or services].
### 2. Reasonableness of Restrictions
The Employee acknowledges that the restrictions in this Agreement are reasonable under the circumstances and are necessary to protect the legitimate business interests of the Employer.
### 3. Confidential Information
3.1 **Definition:** For the purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" includes all non-public information that is proprietary to the Employer, including but not limited to customer lists, business strategies, and technological developments.
3.2 **Obligation of Confidentiality:** The Employee agrees not to disclose or use any Confidential Information for any purpose other than as required in the performance of their duties for the Employer, both during and after the term of employment.
### 4. Remedies
The Employee acknowledges that a breach of this Agreement may cause irreparable harm to the Employer for which monetary damages may not be an adequate remedy. In the event of such a breach, the Employer shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief, as well as any other remedies available under law.
### 5. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Specify State].
### 6. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, or representations, whether written or oral.
### 7. Amendment
This Agreement may not be amended or modified except in writing signed by both parties.
### 8. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
### IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Non-Compete Agreement as of the date first written above.
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**[Employer's Name]**
Title: [Specify Title]
Date: [Date]
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**[Employee's Name]**
Date: [Date]
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