Common use of Restriction Clause in Contracts

Restriction. Employee covenants and agrees that, during the term of Employee’s employment with the Company and for a period of twenty-four (24) months following the termination of such employment (the “Restricted Period”), for any reason, Executive will not: (a) directly or indirectly (whether as principal, agent, independent contractor, partner or otherwise) own, manage, operate, control, participate in, perform services for or otherwise carry on a business similar to or competitive with the Business anywhere in the Territory or in any other state in the United States in which WRI or any Affiliate of WRI has refined or sold petroleum products within the period of twelve (12) months prior to the termination of such employment; or (b) induce or attempt to persuade any employee, agent, customer or supplier of WRI or any Affiliate of WRI to terminate such employment, agency or business relationship in order to enter into any such relationship on behalf of any other business organization.

Restriction. Employee covenants and agrees that, during the term of Employee’s employment with the Company and for a period of twenty-four (24) months following the termination of such employment (the “Restricted Period”), for any reason, Executive will not: (a) directly or indirectly (whether as principal, agent, independent contractor, partner or otherwise) own, manage, operate, control, participate in, perform services for or otherwise carry on a business similar to or competitive with the Business anywhere in the Territory or in any other state in the United States in which WRI NTI or any Affiliate of WRI NTI has refined or sold petroleum products within the period of twelve (12) months prior to the termination of such employment; or (b) induce or attempt to persuade any employee, agent, customer or supplier of WRI NTI or any Affiliate of WRI NTI to terminate such employment, agency or business relationship in order to enter into any such relationship on behalf of any other business organization.