Florida Non-compete Agreement Template
This Non-compete Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of ______ [Insert Date] by and between ______ [Insert Employee Name] ("Employee") and ______ [Insert Company Name] ("Employer"), collectively referred to as "Parties". The Parties agree as follows:
1. Purpose
The Employee agrees not to engage in any business activity that competes with the Employer during the term of employment and for a period specified herein after the employment ends, within the geographic area defined below.
2. Term of Restriction
The non-compete restriction will begin on the aforementioned date and continue for ______ [Insert Duration] after the conclusion of the Employee's employment.
3. Geographic Area
The restriction shall apply to the following geographic area: ______ [Insert Geographic Area].
4. Non-Competition
The Employee agrees not to engage directly or indirectly in any capacity in any business significantly similar to, or in competition with, the business areas practiced by the Employer within the specified geographic area during the restriction period.
5. Exceptions
The restrictions set forth in this Agreement shall not be considered applicable where such restrictions are prohibited by Florida law.
6. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the Agreement shall be interpreted so as best to affect the intent of the parties.
7. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Any legal action or proceeding concerning the validity, interpretation, and enforcement of this Agreement shall be settled in the courts of the State of Florida.
- Purpose
- Term of Restriction
- Geographic Area
- Non-Competition
- Exceptions
- Severability
- Governing Law
In witness whereof, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the first date above written.
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Employee Signature
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Employer Signature