Common use of Reasonableness of Restrictions; Severability Clause in Contracts

Reasonableness of Restrictions; Severability. 13.1 The Employee has carefully read and considered the provisions of Sections 1 through 12 and, having done so, agrees that the restrictions set forth in these provisions are fair and reasonable and are reasonably required for the protection of the interests of the Employer and its business, officers, directors and employees and, therefore, waives all defenses to the strict enforcement of such restrictions by the Employer. The Employer and the Employee acknowledge and agree that the restrictions set forth in this Agreement shall not impair the Employee's ability to secure employment within the field or fields of the Employee's choice including, without limitation, those areas in which the Employee is, is to be, or has been employed by the Employer.