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Non-Compete Agreement

Restricts an employee or contractor from competing with the business for a specified period after leaving. Includes non-solicitation and non-disclosure provisions.

Why you need one

Protect your business

Prevents key employees and contractors from taking trade secrets to a competitor.

State-aware drafting

We flag where non-competes are unenforceable (CA, ND, OK) or restricted (MA, WA) before you sign.

Reasonable scope

Courts reject overly broad restrictions. We draft within enforceability limits.

Consideration included

Must give something in exchange for a non-compete. We include the required consideration clause.

How it works

01

Answer a few questions

Takes about 10 minutes. Progress is saved as you go.

02

Pay a flat fee

Stripe checkout — cards + Apple Pay + Google Pay accepted.

03

Our expert team drafts it

State-specific, reviewed by an expert or partner attorney. 2 business days.

04

Download + sign

Delivered to your /account dashboard. Sign digitally or print + notarize.

What's in your document

  • Restriction scope & duration
  • Geographic limitations
  • Industry restrictions
  • Non-solicitation (clients & employees)
  • Severability & reformation
  • Compensation for restriction

Make it legal — after you receive it

1

Discuss with restricted party

Make sure the employee/contractor understands the restrictions before signing.

2

Both parties sign

Both employer and restricted party must sign. Consider notarization.

3

File with personnel records

Keep with the employee's or contractor's file.

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  • State-specific — every state's format supported
  • Delivered to your /account dashboard within 2 business days
  • CPA + attorney review before delivery
  • Free amendments for 30 days