Common use of Exceptions to Nondisclosure Clause in Contracts

Exceptions to Nondisclosure. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, the non-disclosing party shall not be prohibited from disclosing to third parties, or using without the prior written consent of the disclosing party, information that (a) was, on the date of this Agreement, generally known to the public, (b) is as of the date of this Agreement known to the non-disclosing party, as evidenced by written records in the possession of non-disclosing party, (c) is subsequently disclosed to non-disclosing party by a third party who is in lawful possession of such information and is not under an obligation of confidence, (d) is disclosed by the disclosing party to third parties generally without restriction on use and disclosure, or (e) is required to be disclosed by law or a final order of a court or other governmental agency or authority of competent jurisdiction, provided, however, reasonable notice prior to any disclosure as required by applicable law or court process shall be given to the disclosing party which would allow Consultant sufficient time to attempt to obtain injunctive relief in respect to such disclosure.