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Employee Non Compete Agreement
"I need an Employee Non-Compete Agreement for a senior software engineer in our Hong Kong fintech startup, with particular focus on protecting our proprietary trading algorithms and client relationships, to be effective from March 2025."
1. Parties: Identifies the employer and employee, including their full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Explains the context of the agreement, including the employee's position and access to confidential information
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used in the agreement, including 'Confidential Information', 'Competing Business', 'Restricted Period', and 'Restricted Territory'
4. Scope of Employment: Outlines the employee's role, responsibilities, and access to sensitive information/relationships
5. Non-Compete Obligations: Details the specific competitive activities prohibited during and after employment
6. Duration of Restrictions: Specifies the time period for which the non-compete obligations will apply post-employment
7. Geographical Scope: Defines the geographical areas where the restrictions apply
8. Consideration: Specifies the consideration provided to the employee in exchange for the non-compete obligations
9. Acknowledgments: Employee's acknowledgment of the reasonableness of restrictions and receipt of independent legal advice
10. Remedies: Outlines the remedies available to the employer in case of breach, including injunctive relief
11. Severability: Provides that if any provision is found invalid, the remainder of the agreement remains enforceable
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specifies Hong Kong law as governing law and Hong Kong courts' jurisdiction
1. Garden Leave: Optional clause for placing employee on paid leave during notice period, used for senior executives or high-risk positions
2. Non-Solicitation of Customers: Additional restrictions on approaching company customers, used when employee has significant customer relationships
3. Non-Solicitation of Employees: Restrictions on recruiting other employees, relevant for management positions
4. Compensation During Restriction Period: Provisions for payment during the non-compete period, more common for senior positions
5. Intellectual Property Rights: Additional provisions regarding IP created during employment, relevant for technical or creative roles
6. Return of Company Property: Detailed provisions for returning company assets, useful for employees with access to significant company resources
1. Schedule 1 - Restricted Territory: Detailed list of geographical areas where restrictions apply, including specific regions, countries, or radius from business locations
2. Schedule 2 - Competing Businesses: List of specific competitors or types of competing businesses covered by the agreement
3. Schedule 3 - Confidential Information: Detailed categorization of confidential information and trade secrets covered by the agreement
4. Appendix A - Employee's Position and Duties: Detailed description of the employee's role and responsibilities
5. Appendix B - Consideration Details: Breakdown of any specific consideration or compensation provided for the non-compete obligations
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Competing Business
Confidential Information
Effective Date
Group Company
Intellectual Property Rights
Material Interest
Restricted Business
Restricted Customer
Restricted Period
Restricted Territory
Trade Secrets
Business Connection
Termination Date
Relevant Capacity
Protected Information
Competitive Activities
Associated Company
Key Personnel
Garden Leave
Prospective Customer
Business Products/Services
Confidential Business Information
Company Property
Restricted Employee
Confidentiality
Non-Competition
Non-Solicitation of Customers
Non-Solicitation of Employees
Protection of Business Interests
Duration of Restrictions
Geographical Restrictions
Garden Leave
Consideration
Acknowledgments and Warranties
Remedies
Severability
Assignment
Waiver
Entire Agreement
Variation
Notices
Third Party Rights
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Enforcement
Return of Property
Intellectual Property Protection
Survival of Obligations
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