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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}}

How to Use This Template

  1. Create a free APISign account (20 free contracts, no card)
  2. In Templates, choose Create Template, then Browse Template Library, and pick this template
  3. Check each variable's type on the Variables tab and save
  4. Create a contract from it, fill in the values and send it

Or copy the content above and use it anywhere. See Creating Templates for how variables and signature fields work.

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