Non-Compete Agreement Generator — Protect Your Information
A non-compete agreement (NCA) restricts a party from competing with your business for a specified period and within a defined geographic area. Often included as a clause within an NDA or employment agreement, non-competes protect businesses from unfair competition by former employees, partners, or contractors who had access to trade secrets.
Tips
- Non-compete enforceability varies dramatically by state/country — check local laws
- California, Oklahoma, and North Dakota largely ban non-competes for employees
- Keep geographic scope and duration reasonable to improve enforceability
- Consider non-solicitation as an alternative — it's more widely enforceable