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Restrictive Covenants Shareholders Agreement
"I need a Restrictive Covenants Shareholders Agreement for my Hong Kong technology startup, with specific focus on protecting our AI intellectual property and preventing shareholders from working with competitors in the Asia-Pacific region for 24 months after exit."
1. Parties: Identification of all shareholders and the company
2. Background: Context of the agreement and relationship between parties
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Defined terms and interpretation rules
4. Restrictive Covenants: Core non-compete, non-solicit, and confidentiality provisions
5. Duration and Geographic Scope: Temporal and territorial limits of restrictions
6. Shareholders' Obligations: General obligations and duties of shareholders
7. Share Transfer Restrictions: Limitations on transfer of shares and right of first refusal
8. Confidential Information: Definition and protection of confidential information
9. Intellectual Property: Protection and ownership of IP rights
10. Enforcement: Mechanisms for enforcing restrictive covenants
11. Remedies: Available remedies for breach of covenants
12. Termination: Circumstances and process for termination
13. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes
14. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses
1. Employee Shareholders: Additional provisions for shareholders who are also employees
2. Tag-Along and Drag-Along Rights: Include when shareholders might need protection in sale scenarios
3. Multiple Share Classes: When company has different classes of shares with varying rights
4. International Provisions: For agreements involving cross-border shareholders or operations
5. Regulatory Compliance: For companies in regulated industries or with specific compliance requirements
6. Digital Assets and Data: For companies with significant digital assets or data-driven operations
7. Good/Bad Leaver Provisions: For agreements where shareholder exit terms depend on circumstances
1. Schedule 1 - Shareholder Details: List of shareholders with their shareholdings and contact details
2. Schedule 2 - Restricted Business Activities: Detailed description of prohibited business activities
3. Schedule 3 - Restricted Territories: Geographic areas where restrictions apply
4. Schedule 4 - Confidential Information: Detailed list of what constitutes confidential information
5. Schedule 5 - Share Transfer Procedures: Detailed procedures for share transfers
6. Schedule 6 - Deed of Adherence: Form for new shareholders to sign up to the agreement
7. Schedule 7 - Competitor List: List of specific competitors covered by non-compete provisions
8. Schedule 8 - Valuation Methodology: Methods for valuing shares in transfer scenarios
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Intellectual Property Rights
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Non-Solicitation
Confidentiality
Share Transfer Restrictions
Right of First Refusal
Tag-Along Rights
Drag-Along Rights
Intellectual Property Protection
Geographic Restrictions
Duration of Restrictions
Enforcement
Remedies
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Assignment
Warranties
Termination
Severability
Entire Agreement
Force Majeure
Notices
Amendments
Good/Bad Leaver
Deed of Adherence
Shareholder Obligations
Board Representation
Compliance with Laws
Indemnification
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