Reasonableness of Restrictive Covenants. Executive acknowledges that the covenants contained in the preceding subsections of this Section 8 are reasonable in the scope of the activities restricted, the geographic area covered by the restrictions, and the duration of the restrictions, and that such covenants are reasonably necessary to protect the Company's legitimate interests in its Confidential Information and in its relationships with its employees, customers and suppliers. Executive further acknowledges such covenants are essential elements of this Agreement and that, but for such covenants, the Company would not have entered into this Agreement.
Reasonableness of Restrictive Covenants. (a) Executive acknowledges that the covenants contained in this Agreement are reasonable in the scope of the activities restricted, the geographic area covered by the restrictions, and the duration of the restrictions, and that such covenants are reasonably necessary to protect WPX’s legitimate interests in its Confidential Information, its proprietary work, and in its relationships with its employees, customers, suppliers and agents.
Reasonableness of Restrictive Covenants. The Executive agrees and acknowledges that to assure the Company that the Company Group will retain the value of its operations, it is necessary that the Executive abide by the restrictions set forth in this Agreement. The Executive further agrees that the promises made in this Agreement are reasonable and necessary for protection of the Company Group’s legitimate business interests including, but not limited to, protection of: the Confidential Information; client good will associated with the specific marketing and trade area in which the Company Group conducts its business; the Company Group’s substantial relationships with prospective and existing clients, suppliers, vendors, and referral sources; and a productive and competent and undisrupted workforce. The Executive agrees that the restrictive covenants in this Agreement will not prevent the Executive from earning a livelihood in the Executive’s chosen business, they do not impose an undue hardship on the Executive, and that they will not injure the public.
Reasonableness of Restrictive Covenants. In signing this Agreement, the Executive gives the Company assurance that the Executive has carefully read and considered all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including the restraints imposed under this Section 5. The Executive agrees that these restraints are necessary for the reasonable and proper protection of the Company and the other members of the Company Group and their Confidential Information, and that each and every one of the restraints is reasonable in respect to subject matter, length of time and geographic area, and that these restraints, individually or in the aggregate, will not prevent the Executive from obtaining other suitable employment during the period in which the Executive is bound by the restraints. The Executive acknowledges that each of these covenants has a unique, very substantial and immeasurable value to the Company and the other members of the Company Group, and that the Executive has sufficient assets and skills to provide a livelihood while such covenants remain in force. The Executive further covenants that the Executive will not challenge the reasonableness or enforceability of any of the covenants set forth in this Section 5. It is also agreed that each member of the Company Group will have the right to enforce all of the Executive’s obligations to any other member of the Company Group under this Agreement, including without limitation pursuant to this Section 5.
Reasonableness of Restrictive Covenants. Employee has carefully read and considered the promises made in this Agreement. Employee agrees that the promises made in this Agreement are reasonable and necessary for protection of the Company's legitimate business interests, including but not limited to, its trade secrets; Confidential Information; existing and specific prospective customer relationships; productive and competent workforce; and undisrupted workplace. Employee further agrees that prior to signing this Agreement, he has been provided a reasonable time to review the Agreement and an opportunity to consult separate counsel concerning the terms of this Agreement.
Reasonableness of Restrictive Covenants. Employee and the Company hereby stipulate that the prohibitions contained in ARTICLES VII, VIII AND IX of this Agreement are reasonable, and each specifically waives any objection to the reasonableness of said prohibitions.
Reasonableness of Restrictive Covenants. (i) Employee acknowledges that the covenants contained in this Section 3 are reasonable in the scope of the activities restricted, the geographic area covered by the restrictions, and the duration of the restrictions, and that such covenants are reasonably necessary to protect the Company’s legitimate interests in its Confidential Information, its reputation, and in its relationships with its employees, customers, and suppliers.
Reasonableness of Restrictive Covenants. Executive agrees and acknowledges that to assure the Company that the Company Group will retain the value of its operations, it is necessary that the Executive abide by the restrictions set forth in this Agreement. Executive further agrees and acknowledges that during the Employment Term, Executive will be engaged in, obtain Confidential Information about, and have operational duties and responsibilities in connection with, all aspects of the Restricted Business. Executive further agrees that the promises made in this Agreement are reasonable and necessary for protection of the Company Group’s legitimate business interests including, but not limited to: the Confidential Information; client good will associated with the specific marketing and trade area in which the Company Group conducts its business; the Company Group’s substantial relationships with prospective and existing clients, investors, distributors, vendors, and suppliers; and a productive and competent and undisrupted workforce. Executive agrees that the restrictive covenants in this Agreement will not prevent Executive from earning a livelihood in Executive’s chosen business, they do not impose an undue hardship on Executive, and that they will not injure the public.
Reasonableness of Restrictive Covenants. The Executive understands, acknowledges and agrees that he is being employed in a significant, senior and high-level position of the utmost trust and confidence; that his services to the Company are special, unique and of extraordinary value; and that, by virtue of his employment, position, duties and responsibilities, he will be provided with, have access to, learn, develop and use (all on the Company’s behalf) the Company’s trade secrets and its other Proprietary Information, has duties and responsibilities to develop, enhance and preserve the Company’s customer and other business relationships and good will, and will derive significant personal value and opportunities by virtue of such information, employment, duties, responsibilities and access. The Executive further understands, acknowledges and agrees that the covenants, obligations and restrictions contained in Sections 7(a)-(f) (the “Restrictive Covenants”) (i) are intended to protect the Company’s legitimate business interests including, without limitation, its Proprietary Information, customer, employee and business relationships, and goodwill; and agrees that such obligations and restrictions (and the scope of precluded activities, geographic scope and duration thereof) are necessary, reasonable and appropriate for this purpose; (ii) were and are a material condition and inducement for the Company to employ the Executive, to enter into (and to perform the Company’s obligations under) this Agreement and to provide the Executive with Proprietary Information; and (iii) are in consideration of and ancillary to the Company’s agreement to provide the Executive with such Proprietary Information and of the Executive’s employment with the Company under this Agreement and the additional good and valuable consideration and opportunities provided to the Executive as set forth in this Agreement.
Reasonableness of Restrictive Covenants. (a) Executive acknowledges and agrees that the restrictions set forth in this Agreement, including without limitation the time period, scope and geographical restrictions in Sections 12 and 13, are fair and reasonable. Executive recognizes that Company conducts its business nationally and in Canada and that these restrictions are reasonably tailored to protect Company’s legitimate business interests and Confidential Information. Executive has contemplated the effect that these restrictions may have upon him following termination of employment with Company and that it will be necessary to structure his activities and operations so as not to violate this Agreement.
