Common use of Trade Secrets and Other Confidential Information Clause in Contracts

Trade Secrets and Other Confidential Information. Except as may be required in the performance of Consultant’s duties with the Company, or as may be required by law, Consultant will not, during or after the Consulting Term, reveal to any person or entity or use any Confidential Information. For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” means trade secrets and other confidential information relating to the business of the Company, that has value to the Company and is not generally known to its competitors. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, lists of actual or prospective customers, details of customer contracts, current or anticipated customer requirements, pricing policies, price lists, business plans, licensing strategies, operational methods, marketing plans or strategies, product development techniques, computer software programs (including object code and source code), data and documentation, data base technologies, systems, structures and architectures, research and development, financial information, information regarding recruitment and hiring activities, and personnel information. Confidential Information includes trade secrets (as defined under Georgia law) as well as information that does not rise to the level of a trade secret. However, Confidential Information does not include any data or information that has been voluntarily disclosed to the public by the Company (except where such public disclosure has been made by Consultant without authorization) or that has been independently developed and disclosed by others, or that otherwise enters the public domain through lawful means. Consultant understands that Consultant’s obligations as set forth in this Section 2 are in addition to and not in lieu of any other obligations Consultant may have to protect Confidential Information (including, but not limited to, obligations arising under the Company’s policies, ethical rules, and applicable law), and such obligations will continue for so long as the information in question continues to constitute Confidential Information. In the event Consultant is requested or required pursuant to any legal, governmental, or investigatory proceeding or process or otherwise to disclose any Confidential Information, Consultant agrees to promptly notify the Company in writing prior to disclosing any such Confidential Information (unless such notification would be prohibited by law) so that the Company may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy. Consultant agrees to cooperate with the Company to preserve the confidentiality of such Confidential Information consistent with applicable law or court order and to use Consultant’s best efforts to limit any such disclosure to the minimum disclosure necessary to comply with such law or court order. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant is not prohibited from reporting possible violations of federal law or regulation to any government agency or entity or making other disclosures that are protected under whistleblower provisions of law and Consultant does not need prior authorization to make such reports or disclosures.

Trade Secrets and Other Confidential Information. Except as may be required in the performance of Consultant’s 's duties with the Company, or as may be required by law, Consultant will not, during or after the Consulting Term, reveal to any person or entity or use any Confidential Information. For purposes of this Agreement, “"Confidential Information” " means trade secrets and other confidential information relating to the business of the Company, that has value to the Company and is not generally known to its competitors. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, lists of actual or prospective customers, details of customer contracts, current or anticipated customer requirements, pricing policies, price lists, business plans, licensing strategies, operational methods, marketing plans or strategies, product development techniques, computer software programs (including object code and source code), data and documentation, data base technologies, systems, structures and architectures, research and development, financial information, information regarding recruitment and hiring activities, and personnel information. Confidential Information includes trade secrets (as defined under Georgia law) as well as information that does not rise to the level of a trade secret. However, Confidential Information does not include any data or information that has been voluntarily disclosed to the public by the Company (except where such public disclosure has been made by Consultant without authorization) or that has been independently developed and disclosed by others, or that otherwise enters the public domain through lawful means. Consultant understands that Consultant’s 's obligations as set forth in this Section 2 are in addition to and not in lieu of any other obligations Consultant may have to protect Confidential Information (including, but not limited to, obligations arising under the Company’s 's policies, ethical rules, and applicable law), and such obligations will continue for so long as the information in question continues to constitute Confidential Information. In the event Consultant is requested or required pursuant to any legal, governmental, or investigatory proceeding or process or otherwise to disclose any Confidential Information, Consultant agrees to promptly notify the Company in writing prior to disclosing any such Confidential Information (unless such notification would be prohibited by law) so that the Company may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy. Consultant agrees to cooperate with the Company to preserve the confidentiality of such Confidential Information consistent with applicable law or court order and to use Consultant’s 's best efforts to limit any such disclosure to the minimum disclosure necessary to comply with such law or court order. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant is not prohibited from reporting possible violations of federal law or regulation to any government agency or entity or making other disclosures that are protected under whistleblower provisions of law and Consultant does not need prior authorization to make such reports or disclosures.

Trade Secrets and Other Confidential Information. Except as may be required in the performance of Consultant’s my duties with the Company, or as may be required by law, Consultant I will not, whether during or after termination of my employment with the Consulting TermCompany, reveal to any person or entity or use any Confidential Information. For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” means trade secrets and other confidential information relating to the business of the Company, Company that has value to the Company and is not generally known to its competitors. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, lists of actual or prospective customers, details of customer contracts, current or anticipated customer requirements, pricing policies, price lists, business plans, licensing strategies, operational methods, marketing plans or strategies, product development techniques, computer software programs (including object code and source code), data and documentation, data base technologies, systems, structures and architectures, research and development, financial information, information regarding recruitment and hiring activities, and personnel information. Confidential Information includes trade secrets (as defined under Georgia law) as well as information that does not rise to the level of a trade secret. However, Confidential Information does not include any data or information that has been voluntarily disclosed to the public by the Company (except where such public disclosure has been made by Consultant me without authorization) or that has been independently developed and disclosed by others, or that otherwise enters the public domain through lawful means. Consultant understands I understand that Consultant’s my obligations as set forth in this Section Paragraph 2 are in addition to and not in lieu of any other obligations Consultant I may have to protect Confidential Information (including, but not limited to, obligations arising under the Company’s policies, ethical rules, and applicable law), and such obligations will continue for so long as the information in question continues to constitute Confidential Information. In the event Consultant is I am requested or required pursuant to any legal, governmental, or investigatory proceeding or process or otherwise to disclose any Confidential InformationInformation following the termination of my employment, Consultant agrees I agree to promptly notify the Company in writing prior to disclosing any such Confidential Information (unless such notification would be prohibited by law) so that the Company may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy. Consultant agrees I agree to cooperate with the Company to preserve the confidentiality of such Confidential Information consistent with applicable law or court order and to use Consultant’s my best efforts to limit any such disclosure to the minimum disclosure necessary to comply with such law or court order. Notwithstanding Further, I agree that any and all documents, disks, databases, notes, or memoranda prepared by me or others and containing Confidential Information shall be and remain the foregoingsole and exclusive property of the Company, Consultant is and that upon termination of my employment or prior request of the Company I will immediately deliver all of such documents, disks, databases, notes or memoranda, including all copies, to the Company at its main office. Further, I agree that all Company property, such as, but not prohibited from reporting possible violations limited to cell phone(s), personal computers, software, PDAs, etc., shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of federal law the Company, and that upon termination of my employment or regulation prior request of the Company I will immediately return all such property, to any government agency or entity or making other disclosures that are protected under whistleblower provisions of law and Consultant does not need prior authorization to make such reports or disclosuresthe Company.

Trade Secrets and Other Confidential Information. Except as may be required in the performance of Consultant’s 's duties with the Company, or as may be required by law, Consultant will not, either prior to, during or after the Consulting Term, reveal to any person or entity or use any Confidential Information. For purposes of this Amended Protective Agreement, “"Confidential Information” " means trade secrets and other confidential information relating to the business of the Company, Company that has value to the Company and is not generally known to its competitors. Confidential Information includes, but is not limited to, lists of actual or prospective customers, details of customer contracts, current or anticipated customer requirements, pricing policies, price lists, business plans, licensing strategies, operational methods, marketing plans or strategies, product development techniques, computer software programs (including object code and source code), data and documentation, data base technologies, systems, structures and architectures, research and development, financial information, information regarding recruitment and hiring activities, and personnel information. Confidential Information includes trade secrets (as defined under Georgia law) as well as information that does not rise to the level of a trade secret. However, Confidential Information does not include any data or information that has been voluntarily disclosed to the public by the Company (except where such public disclosure has been made by Consultant without authorization) or that has been independently developed and disclosed by others, or that otherwise enters the public domain through lawful means. Consultant understands that Consultant’s 's obligations as set forth in this Section 2 3 of this Amended Protective Agreement are in addition to and not in lieu of any other obligations Consultant may have to protect Confidential Information (including, but not limited to, obligations arising under the Company’s 's policies, ethical rules, and applicable law), and such obligations will continue for so long as the information in question continues to constitute Confidential Information. In the event Consultant is requested or required pursuant to any legal, governmental, or investigatory proceeding or process or otherwise to disclose any Confidential Information, Consultant agrees to promptly notify the Company in writing prior to disclosing any such Confidential Information (unless such notification would be prohibited by law) so that the Company may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy. Consultant agrees to cooperate with the Company to preserve the confidentiality of such Confidential Information consistent with applicable law or court order and to use Consultant’s 's best efforts to limit any such disclosure to the minimum disclosure necessary to comply with such law or court order. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Consultant is not prohibited from reporting possible violations of federal law or regulation to any government agency or entity or making other disclosures that are protected under whistleblower provisions of law and Consultant does not need prior authorization to make such reports or disclosures.