Nebraska Non-Compete Agreement Template
This Non-Compete Agreement ("Agreement") is made effective as of ______ [Insert Date], by and between ______ [Insert Employee Name] ("Employee") and ______ [Insert Company Name] ("Employer"), collectively referred to as the "Parties." The purpose of this Agreement is to establish conditions under which the Employee will refrain from engaging in business or employment that competes with the Employer during and after the termination of employment.
1. Acknowledgment
The Employee acknowledges that they will have access to confidential information and trade secrets that are vital to the Employer’s competitive advantage. Disclosure or misuse of this information could cause substantial harm to the Employer’s business interests.
2. Non-Compete Covenant
For a period of ____ [Insert Duration] following the termination of employment, the Employee agrees not to engage in any business operations, directly or indirectly, that compete with the business of the Employer within a _____ [Insert Geographic Location] radius of the Employer’s primary place of business.
3. Exceptions
Notwithstanding the above, the Employee is not restricted from:
- Working in a non-competitive capacity for another employer;
- Operating a business that does not directly compete with the Employer;
- Engaging in employment or business activities in a geographic area not restricted by this Agreement.
4. Nebraska Law Compliance
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nebraska. It is designed to comply with the Nebraska Uniform Trade Secrets Act and all other relevant state-specific laws. Any disputes arising under this Agreement will be adjudicated in the relevant Nebraska courts.
5. Duration of Restriction
The non-compete obligations set forth in this Agreement shall remain in effect for a period of ___ [Insert Duration], starting from the date of termination of the Employee's employment, unless otherwise prohibited by Nebraska law.
6. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, that provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
7. Entire Agreement
This document represents the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, between the Parties.
8. Amendment
This Agreement may only be amended in writing, signed by both Parties.
9. Signature
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Non-Compete Agreement as of the date first above written.
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Employee Signature
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Employer Signature