Common use of Restrictions on Disclosure Clause in Contracts

Restrictions on Disclosure. During the period of employment with Employer and thereafter, Executive shall not disclose Confidential Information to any third parties other than Employer, its employees, agents, consultants, contractors and designees without the prior written permission of Employer, or use Confidential Information for any purpose other than the conduct of Employer's business. The restrictions on disclosure and use set forth herein shall not apply to any Confidential Information which: At the time of disclosure to Executive by Employer is generally available to the public or thereafter becomes generally known to the public, through no fault of Executive; Was known by Executive prior to his employment with Employer; Executive at any time receives from a third party not under any obligation of secrecy or confidentiality to Employer; Employer discloses to a third party not under any obligation of secrecy or confidentiality to it; and Executive is requested or required to disclose pursuant to a subpoena or order of a court or other governmental agency, in which case Executive shall notify Employer as far in advance of disclosure as is practicable.