Non-Compete Agreement

What is Non-Compete Agreement?

A non-compete agreement (often NCC), or a covenant not to compete (CNC), is a clause under which one party (usually an employee) agrees not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against another party (usually the employer). Some courts refer to these as "restrictive covenants."

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Contracts terms:

• Contract Formation
• Mutual Assent
• Section 2-207 of the Uniform Commercial Code
• Promissory Estoppel
• Severable Contract

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