Non-compete Agreement Form for Missouri

Missouri Non-Compete Agreement Template

This Non-Compete Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of __________ [Date], by and between __________ [Employee Name], residing at __________ [Employee Address] ("Employee"), and __________ [Employer Name], a company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Missouri, with its principal office located at __________ [Employer Address] ("Employer").

WHEREAS, the Employee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agreement as a condition of their employment with the Employer;

WHEREAS, Missouri law, including the Missouri Uniform Trade Secrets Act and relevant case law, governs this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. Non-Compete Obligation: The Employee agrees that during the term of employment and for a period of __________ [specify duration] after the termination of employment, whether voluntary or involuntary, the Employee will not directly or indirectly engage in any business that competes with the business of the Employer within __________ [specify geographic area].
2. Non-Solicitation: The Employee agrees that during the term of employment and for a period of __________ [specify duration] following the termination of their employment, the Employee shall not solicit or attempt to solicit any business from, or offer employment to, or hire any employee of the Employer, nor shall the Employee solicit or entice away any customer or client of the Employer.
3. Confidentiality: The Employee acknowledges that during the course of employment, the Employee will have access to and become acquainted with various trade secrets, inventions, innovations, processes, information, records, and specifications owned or licensed by the Employer and/or used by the Employer in connection with the operation of its business including, without limitation, the Employer's business and product processes, methods, customer lists, accounts, and procedures. The Employee agrees to keep all such information confidential and not to disclose it to any third party during and after the term of their employment.
4. Return of Property: Upon termination of employment, for any reason, the Employee agrees to return to the Employer all property, including, but not limited to, documents, equipment, keys, and electronic data, which is the property of the Employer or related to the business of the Employer.
5. Remedies: In case of breach or threatened breach by the Employee of any provisions of this Agreement, the Employee acknowledges that the Employer's remedies at law may be inadequate and that the Employer shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief as well as pursue all other remedies available to the Employer under the law or in equity.
6. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri, without giving effect to any principles of conflicts of law.
7. Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior understandings and agreements, oral or written, between them relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
8. Amendment: This Agreement may only be amended or modified by a written document executed by both parties.
9. Severability: If any term or provision of this Agreement is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not be affected or impaired.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the first date written above.

Employee Signature: ____________________

Employer Signature: ____________________