Non-Compete / Non-Solicitation Agreement
A non-compete and non-solicitation agreement is a contract that restricts a former employee or contractor from competing with a business or soliciting its clients and staff for a defined period after leaving. Use this when someone with access to your clients, staff, or trade secrets is leaving or being engaged, and you want a written limit on them competing with you or poaching your people afterward.
What's included
A ready-to-use non-compete / non-solicitation agreement with signature fields already placed for Company and Individual. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Definition of restricted activities
- Geographic scope of restriction
- Duration of restriction period
- Non-solicitation of clients and employees
- Confidentiality carryover obligations
- Remedies for violation
What you'll fill in
[Company Name][Employee/Contractor Name][Effective Date][Restriction Period Length][Geographic Scope][Definition of Competing Business][Governing State/Jurisdiction]Legal summary
Signing this agreement legally restricts the departing individual from engaging in specified competing activities or soliciting the company's clients and employees for the agreed time period and area. Enforceability of such restrictions can vary significantly depending on their scope, so the specific limits set in the document matter.
Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.
FAQ
Is this Non-Compete / Non-Solicitation Agreement legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Non-Compete / Non-Solicitation Agreement?
This template includes signature fields for Company and Individual — already placed, so you just fill in the details and send.
Can I edit this Non-Compete / Non-Solicitation Agreement before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Non-Compete / Non-Solicitation Agreement?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Generate a filled Non-Compete / Non-Solicitation Agreement for a departing sales employee.”
“Explain what a reasonable geographic scope and duration might look like for this Non-Compete Agreement.”
“Review this Non-Solicitation clause and flag anything that might be overly broad.”
Why teams start with Docracy
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Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.