Common use of Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information Clause in Contracts

Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant agrees that Participant shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on Participant’s own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than Company, or reveal, divulge, or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by the Company to receive such Confidential Information. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant further agrees that he/she shall fully cooperate with the Company in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, alter either the Company’s rights or Participant’s obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant shall not be restricted from: (i) disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, however, that in the event such disclosure is required by law, Participant shall provide the Company with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by Participant; and (ii) reporting possible violations of federal, state, or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, or local law or regulation, and Participant shall not need the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company that Participant has made such reports or disclosures.

Appears in 12 contracts

Samples: Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Assurant, Inc.), Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Assurant, Inc.), Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Assurant, Inc.)

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Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant Employee agrees that Participant Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on ParticipantEmployee’s own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than CompanyCompany Group, or reveal, divulge, or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by except on behalf of the Company to receive such Confidential Informationand under an appropriate obligation of confidentiality and non-use. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant Employee further agrees that he/she he shall fully cooperate with the Company in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, alter either the Company’s rights or ParticipantEmployee’s obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant Employee shall not be restricted from: (i) disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, however, that in the event such disclosure is required by law, Participant Employee shall provide the Company with prompt notice of such requirement requirement, if legally able, so that the Company may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by ParticipantEmployee; and (ii) reporting possible violations of federal, state, or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, or local law or regulation, and Participant Employee shall not need the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company that Participant Employee has made such reports or disclosures; (iii) disclosing a trade secret (as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1839) in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney, in either event solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (iv) disclosing a trade secret (as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1839) in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.

Appears in 11 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Lirum Therapeutics, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Lirum Therapeutics, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Nuvectis Pharma, Inc.)

Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant Executive agrees that Participant Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on ParticipantExecutive’s own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than Companythe Bank, or reveal, divulge, or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by the Company Bank to receive such Confidential Information. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant Executive further agrees that he/she he shall fully cooperate with the Company Bank in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, alter either the CompanyBank’s rights or ParticipantExecutive’s obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant Executive shall not be restricted from: (i) disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, however, that in the event such disclosure is required by law, Participant Executive shall provide the Company Bank with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company Bank may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by ParticipantExecutive; and or (ii) reporting possible violations of federal, state, or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, or local law or regulation, and Participant Executive shall not need the prior authorization of the Company Bank to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company Bank that Participant Executive has made such reports or disclosures.

Appears in 10 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Prime Meridian Holding Co), Employment Agreement (Prime Meridian Holding Co), Employment Agreement (Prime Meridian Holding Co)

Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant Executive agrees that Participant Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on ParticipantExecutive’s own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than Companythe Bank, or reveal, divulge, divulge or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by the Company Bank to receive such Confidential Information. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant Executive further agrees that he/she he shall fully cooperate with the Company Bank in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, alter either the CompanyBank’s rights or ParticipantExecutive’s obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant Executive shall not be restricted from: (i) disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, however, that that, in the event that such disclosure is required by law, Participant Executive shall provide the Company Bank with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company Bank may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by ParticipantExecutive; and or (ii) reporting possible violations of federal, state, state or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, state or local law or regulation, and Participant Executive shall not need the prior authorization of the Company Bank to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company Bank that Participant Executive has made such reports or disclosures.

Appears in 6 contracts

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (National Commerce Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (National Commerce Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (National Commerce Corp)

Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant The Executive agrees that Participant the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on Participantthe Executive’s own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than Company, or reveal, divulge, or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by the Company to receive such Confidential Information. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant The Executive further agrees that he/she he shall fully cooperate with the Company in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, alter either the Company’s rights or Participantthe Executive’s obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant the Executive shall not be restricted from: (i) disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, however, that in the event such disclosure is required by law, Participant the Executive shall provide the Company with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by Participantthe Executive; and (ii) reporting possible violations of federal, state, or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, or local law or regulation, and Participant Executive shall not need the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company that Participant Executive has made such reports or disclosures; (iii) disclosing a trade secret (as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1839) in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney, in either event solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (iv) disclosing a trade secret (as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1839) in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (FirstCash Holdings, Inc.), Employment Agreement (FirstCash Holdings, Inc.), Employment Agreement (FirstCash Holdings, Inc.)

Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant The Executive agrees that Participant the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on Participantthe Executive’s own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than CompanyCompany Group, or reveal, divulge, or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by the Company Corporation to receive such Confidential Information. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant The Executive further agrees that he/he or she shall fully cooperate with the Company Corporation in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, alter either the CompanyCorporation’s rights or Participantthe Executive’s obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant the Executive shall not be restricted from: (i) disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, however, that in the event such disclosure is required by law, Participant the Executive shall provide the Company Corporation with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company Corporation may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by Participantthe Executive; and (ii) reporting possible violations of federal, state, or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, or local law or regulation, and Participant the Executive shall not need the prior authorization of the Company Corporation to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company Corporation that Participant Executive has made such reports or disclosures; (iii) disclosing a trade secret (as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1839) in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney, in either event solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (iv) disclosing a trade secret (as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1839) in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Severance Protection Agreement (CommScope Holding Company, Inc.), Severance Protection Agreement (CommScope Holding Company, Inc.), Severance Protection Agreement (CommScope Holding Company, Inc.)

Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant Executive agrees that Participant Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on ParticipantExecutive’s own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than CompanyEmployer, or reveal, divulge, or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by the Company Employer to receive such Confidential Information. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant Executive further agrees that he/she he shall fully cooperate with the Company Employer in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, alter either the CompanyEmployer’s rights or ParticipantExecutive’s obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant Executive shall not be restricted from: (i) disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, however, that in the event such disclosure is required by law, Participant Executive shall provide the Company Employer with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company Employer may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by ParticipantExecutive; and (ii) reporting possible violations of federal, state, or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, or local law or regulation, and Participant Executive shall not need the prior authorization of the Company Employer to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company Employer that Participant Executive has made such reports or disclosures; (iii) disclosing a trade secret (as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1839) in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney, in either event solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (iv) disclosing a trade secret (as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1839) in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Colony Bankcorp Inc), Employment Agreement (Colony Bankcorp Inc)

Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant The Executive agrees that Participant the Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on Participant’s the Executive's own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than Company, or reveal, divulge, or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by the Company to receive such Confidential Information. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant The Executive further agrees that he/he or she shall fully cooperate with the Company in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, alter either the Company’s 's rights or Participant’s the Executive's obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant the Executive shall not be restricted from: (i) disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, however, that in the event such disclosure is required by law, Participant the Executive shall provide the Company with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by Participantthe Executive; and (ii) reporting possible violations of federal, state, or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, or local law or regulation, and Participant the Executive shall not need the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company that Participant the Executive has made such reports or disclosures; (iii) disclosing a trade secret (as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1839) in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney, in either event solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (iv) disclosing a trade secret (as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1839) in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Severance Agreement (Haverty Furniture Companies Inc), Severance Agreement (Haverty Furniture Companies Inc)

Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant Xxxxxxx agrees that Participant Grantee shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on ParticipantXxxxxxx’s own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than the Company, or reveal, divulge, or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by the Company to receive such Confidential Information. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant Xxxxxxx further agrees that he/she shall to fully cooperate with the Company in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties Company and Grantee acknowledge and agree that this Agreement Award Certificate is not intended to, and does not, alter either the Company’s rights or ParticipantGrantee’s obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant Grantee shall not be restricted from: (i) from disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order order, or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, however, that in the event such disclosure is required by law, Participant Grantee shall provide the Company with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by Participant; Grantee. Xxxxxxx understands and (ii) reporting acknowledges that nothing in this section limits Xxxxxxx’s ability to report possible violations of federal, state, or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, or local law or regulation, and Participant shall not need the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company that Participant has made such reports or disclosures.any

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (FB Financial Corp)

Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant Executive agrees that Participant Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on ParticipantExecutive’s own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than CompanyEmployer, or reveal, divulge, or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by the Company Employer to receive such Confidential Information. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant Executive further agrees that he/she Executive shall fully cooperate with the Company Employer in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, alter either the CompanyEmployer’s rights or ParticipantExecutive’s obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant Executive shall not be restricted from: (i) disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, however, that in the event such disclosure is required by law, Participant Executive shall provide the Company Employer with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company Employer may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by ParticipantExecutive; and (ii) reporting possible violations of federal, state, or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, or local law or regulation, and Participant Executive shall not need the prior authorization of the Company Employer to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company Employer that Participant Executive has made such reports or disclosures; (iii) disclosing a trade secret (as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1839) in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney, in either event solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (iv) disclosing a trade secret (as defined by 18 U.S.C. § 1839) in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Colony Bankcorp Inc)

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Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant agrees that Participant Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on ParticipantExecutive’s own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than the Company, or reveal, divulge, divulge or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by the Company to receive such Confidential Information. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant Executive further agrees that he/she he shall fully cooperate with the Company in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, alter either the Company’s rights or ParticipantExecutive’s obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant Executive shall not be restricted from: (i) disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, however, that that, in the event that such disclosure is required by law, Participant Executive shall provide the Company with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by ParticipantExecutive; and or (ii) reporting possible violations of federal, state, state or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, state or local law or regulation, and Participant Executive shall not need the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company that Participant Executive has made such reports or disclosures.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Construction Partners, Inc.)

Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant Employee agrees that Participant Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on ParticipantEmployee’s own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than CompanyCBS, or reveal, divulge, or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by the Company CBS to receive such Confidential Information. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant Employee further agrees that he/she he shall fully cooperate with the Company CBS in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, alter either the CompanyCBS’s rights or ParticipantEmployee’s obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant Employee shall not be restricted from: (i) from disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, however, that in the event such disclosure is required by law, Participant Employee shall provide the Company CBS with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company CBS may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by Participant; and (ii) reporting possible violations of federal, state, or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, or local law or regulation, and Participant shall not need the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company that Participant has made such reports or disclosuresEmployee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Retention Agreement (Colony Bankcorp Inc)

Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant Employee agrees that Participant Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on Participant’s Employee's own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than CompanyCBS, or reveal, divulge, or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by the Company CBS to receive such Confidential Information. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant Employee further agrees that he/she he shall fully cooperate with the Company CBS in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, alter either the Company’s CBS's rights or Participant’s Employee's obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant Employee shall not be restricted from: (i) from disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, however, that in the event such disclosure is required by law, Participant Employee shall provide the Company CBS with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company CBS may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by Participant; and (ii) reporting possible violations of federal, state, or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, or local law or regulation, and Participant shall not need the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company that Participant has made such reports or disclosuresEmployee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Retention Agreement (Colony Bankcorp Inc)

Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant Executive agrees that Participant Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on Participant’s Executive's own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than CompanyEmployer, or reveal, divulge, or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by the Company Employer to receive such Confidential Information. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant Executive further agrees that he/she he shall fully cooperate with the Company Employer in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, alter either the Company’s Employer's rights or Participant’s Executive's obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant Executive shall not be restricted from: (i) disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, however, that in the event such disclosure is required by law, Participant Executive shall provide the Company Employer with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company Employer may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by ParticipantExecutive; and (ii) reporting possible violations of federal, state, or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, or local law or regulation, and Participant Executive shall not need the prior authorization of the Company Employer to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company Employer that Participant Executive has made such reports or disclosures; (iii) disclosing a trade secret (as defined by 18 U.S.C. 1839) in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney, in either event solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (iv) disclosing a trade secret (as defined by 18 U.S.C. 1839) in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Colony Bankcorp Inc)

Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Confidential Information. Participant Employee agrees that Participant Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, use any Confidential Information on Participant’s Employee's own behalf or on behalf of any Person other than CompanyCBS, or reveal, divulge, or disclose any Confidential Information to any Person not expressly authorized by the Company CBS to receive such Confidential Information. This obligation shall remain in effect for as long as the information or materials in question retain their status as Confidential Information. Participant Employee further agrees that he/she he shall fully cooperate with the Company CBS in maintaining the Confidential Information to the extent permitted by law. The parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is not intended to, and does not, alter either the Company’s CBS's rights or Participant’s Employee's obligations under any state or federal statutory or common law regarding trade secrets and unfair trade practices. Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, Participant Employee shall not be restricted from: (i) from disclosing information that is required to be disclosed by law, court order or other valid and appropriate legal process; provided, howeverh owever, that in the event such disclosure is required by law, Participant Employee shall provide the Company CBS with prompt notice of such requirement so that the Company CBS may seek an appropriate protective order prior to any such required disclosure by Participant; and (ii) reporting possible violations of federal, state, or local law or regulation to any governmental agency or entity, or from making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of federal, state, or local law or regulation, and Participant shall not need the prior authorization of the Company to make any such reports or disclosures and shall not be required to notify the Company that Participant has made such reports or disclosuresEmployee.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Retention Agreement (Colony Bankcorp Inc)

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