# Non-Competition Agreement
**This Non-Competition Agreement** ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of the ___ day of __________, 20___, by and between:
**[Employer's Name]**
Address: [Employer's Address]
("Employer")
and
**[Employee's Name]**
Address: [Employee's Address]
("Employee")
**WHEREAS**, the Employer is engaged in [describe business activities] and has invested substantial time, resources, and effort into building its business, including its customer relationships, trade secrets, and proprietary information.
**WHEREAS**, the Employee is or will be employed by the Employer and, in the course of this employment, may have access to certain confidential and proprietary information belonging to the Employer.
**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the mutual covenants and provisions herein contained, the parties agree as follows:
## 1. Non-Competition
The Employee agrees that during the term of their employment and for a period of [specify time, e.g., “one (1) year”] following the termination of employment, the Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, within [specify geographic area, e.g., “the City of [City Name] and a radius of [number] miles”], engage in, or become associated with, any business that is in competition with the business conducted by the Employer.
## 2. Definition of Competition
For purposes of this Agreement, "competition" includes:
1. Any business that provides [describe specific services or products].
2. Any business that operates in the same or similar industry as the Employer.
3. Any other activities deemed to be in competition as determined by the Employer.
## 3. Exceptions
The restrictions contained in this Agreement shall not apply to:
1. Any business that the Employee may own or operate as of the date of this Agreement.
2. Employment or association with a company that does not compete directly with the Employer and does not use the Employer's confidential information.
## 4. Confidential Information
The Employee agrees not to disclose or use the Employer's confidential or proprietary information, during or after their employment, except as authorized in writing by the Employer.
## 5. Consideration
The Employee acknowledges that the restrictions contained in this Agreement are reasonable and necessary to protect the legitimate business interests of the Employer and that fair and adequate consideration has been received for this Agreement.
## 6. Remedies
The Employee acknowledges that a breach of this Agreement will cause irreparable harm to the Employer, and that the Employer shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief in addition to any other available remedies, including damages.
## 7. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State Name], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
## 8. 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, relating to such subject matter.
## 9. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
## 10. Amendments
No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by both parties.
**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties hereto have executed this Non-Competition Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
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**Employer**: _________________________
[Employer's Name]
**Employee**: ________________________
[Employee's Name]
**Date**: ____________________________
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**Note**: This template is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a legal professional for advice specific to your circumstances.