Common use of Non Competition and Confidential Information Clause in Contracts

Non Competition and Confidential Information. (A) NON-COMPETITION IF PAID COMPENSATION UPON TERMINATION. In the event Employee is paid compensation upon termination in accordance with Paragraph 4(d) above, Employee agrees as follows: During the term of the Employee's employment Employer and for the period ending twelve (12) months after the termination of Employee's employment with Employer, regardless of the reason therefore, Employee shall not (whether directly or indirectly) canvas, solicit, employ or retain any client, customer or employee of the Employer regardless of location. As used herein, customer of Employer shall mean any person, firm or entity that purchased goods or services from Employer during the period of the Employee's employment with Employer. However, it is agreed that upon termination of Employee's employment with Employer, regardless of the reason therefore, Employee may become employed with, or may otherwise be retained by, any client or customer of Employer in a capacity which does not compete with Employer.