REASONABLE RESTRAINTS Clause Samples
The "Reasonable Restraints" clause defines the permissible limits on restrictions imposed by one party on another, ensuring that any limitations—such as non-compete, non-solicitation, or confidentiality obligations—are fair and not overly broad. In practice, this clause typically requires that restraints are limited in duration, geographic scope, and subject matter, so they do not unduly hinder a party’s ability to work or conduct business. Its core function is to balance the protection of legitimate business interests with the need to avoid imposing excessive or unenforceable restrictions, thereby reducing the risk of legal disputes over unfair limitations.
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REASONABLE RESTRAINTS. The Executive agrees that restraints imposed upon him pursuant to this Section are necessary for the reasonable and proper protection of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and that each and every one of the restraints is reasonable in respect to subject matter, length of time and geographic area. The parties further agree that, in the event that any provision of this Section shall be determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable by reason of its being extended over too great a time, too large a geographic area or too great a range of activities, such provision shall be deemed to be modified to permit its enforcement to the maximum extent permitted by law.
REASONABLE RESTRAINTS. Stockholder agrees that the covenants set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Agreement are reasonable in light of the activities and business of the Mesa Companies, Liquids and Liquids' other subsidiaries.
REASONABLE RESTRAINTS. Employee expressly recognizes and agrees that the restraints imposed in this Agreement are (i) reasonable as to time, geographic limitation and scope of activity to be restrained; (ii) reasonably necessary to the enjoyment by IESI of the value of its assets and to protect its legitimate interests; (iii) represent a reasonable and necessary restriction for the protection of the legitimate interests of IESI; and (iv) not oppressive. Employee further expressly acknowledges that the failure by Employee to observe and comply with the covenants and agreements in this Agreement will cause irreparable harm to IESI, and that it is and will continue to be difficult to ascertain the extent of the harm and damages to IESI that such a failure by Employee would cause. Employee agrees that the consideration received by him for entering into these covenants and agreements is fair, that the covenants and agreements and their enforcement will not deprive Employee of his ability to earn a reasonable living in the solid waste management business or otherwise, and that Employee has acquired knowledge and skills in his field that will allow him to obtain employment without violating these covenants and agreements. In the event that any court having jurisdiction should find that the restraints set forth in this Agreement are unreasonable as to time, geographic area or scope of activity as to constitute an undue hardship on Employee, then, in such event only, such restraints shall be deemed reduced to the extent necessary in the opinion of such court to make their application reasonable.
REASONABLE RESTRAINTS. Each Restricted Party agrees that restraints imposed upon it pursuant to this Section 6.15 are necessary for the reasonable and proper protection of the Parent, Remington, the Chesapeake Companies and their respective affiliates or subsidiaries, and that each and every one of the restraints is reasonable in respect to subject matter, length of time and geographic area. The parties further agree that, in the event that any provision of this Section 6.15 shall be determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable by reason of its being extended over too great a time, too large a geographic area or too great a range of activities, such provision shall be deemed to be modified to permit its enforcement to the maximum extent permitted by Law.
REASONABLE RESTRAINTS. The Parties agree that the restraints imposed under this Agreement are necessary for the reasonable and proper protection of each Party and such restraints are reasonable with respect to subject matter, length of time and geographical area. Any provision which is considered unenforceable shall not affect the viability of any other provision. In the event a provision is determined by a court or arbitrator of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable by reason of its being extended over too great a time, too large a geographical area, or too great a range of activities, such provision shall be deemed modified to permit its enforcement to the maximum extent permitted by law.
REASONABLE RESTRAINTS. The parties each agree that Sections 6.1 and 6.2 impose a reasonable restraint on the parties in light of the activities and business of the parties on the date hereof and the current business plans of the parties.