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Non-Compete Agreement

Prevent competition from employees or business partners for a specified period.

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# NON-COMPETE AGREEMENT

**Effective Date:** {{effective_date}}

This Non-Compete Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by:

**Company:**
{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}

**Individual:**
{{individual_name}}
{{individual_address}}

## 1. CONSIDERATION

In consideration of {{consideration_description}}, the Individual agrees to the non-compete restrictions set forth in this Agreement.

## 2. NON-COMPETE COVENANT

During the term of the Individual's relationship with the Company and for a period of {{restriction_period}} following termination, the Individual agrees not to:

- Engage in any business that competes with the Company
- Own, manage, operate, or be employed by a competing business
- Solicit or attempt to solicit any customers of the Company
- Recruit or attempt to recruit any employees of the Company

## 3. GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE

This non-compete restriction applies within the following geographic area: {{geographic_area}}

## 4. BUSINESS SCOPE

The restrictions apply to businesses engaged in: {{business_description}}

## 5. NON-SOLICITATION

For a period of {{non_solicit_period}} following termination, the Individual shall not:

- Solicit business from any customer of the Company
- Encourage any customer to reduce their business with the Company
- Solicit or hire any employee of the Company

## 6. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Individual acknowledges that they have had access to confidential information and agrees to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information.

## 7. REASONABLENESS

Both parties acknowledge that the restrictions in this Agreement are reasonable and necessary to protect the Company's legitimate business interests.

## 8. REMEDIES

The Individual acknowledges that violation of this Agreement would cause irreparable harm and that the Company shall be entitled to injunctive relief in addition to any other remedies.

## 9. SEVERABILITY

If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

## 10. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of {{governing_state}}.

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**COMPANY**

Signature: {{company_signature}}
Name: {{company_signer_name}}
Title: {{company_signer_title}}
Date: {{company_date}}

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**INDIVIDUAL**

Signature: {{individual_signature}}
Name: {{individual_signer_name}}
Date: {{individual_date}}

Template Variables

This template uses the following variables. When you create a contract from this template, you'll fill in values for each one.

{{business_description}}{{company_address}}{{company_date}}{{company_name}}{{company_signature}}{{company_signer_name}}{{company_signer_title}}{{consideration_description}}{{effective_date}}{{geographic_area}}{{governing_state}}{{individual_address}}{{individual_date}}{{individual_name}}{{individual_signature}}{{individual_signer_name}}{{non_solicit_period}}{{restriction_period}}

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Disclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney before using any legal document.