Non Compete Agreement
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Non-Compete Agreement
Document a narrowly described restriction tied to employment, contracting, ownership, or the sale of a business. The form records consideration, the protected interest, restricted activities, period, territory, governing law, and venue, while displaying a prominent warning that non-competes are prohibited or heavily limited in many jurisdictions and relationships.
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What you walk away with
A clean multi-page PDF and DOCX after you finish — not a web-form dump. Preview the document before you pay.
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Non-compete law changes frequently and may prohibit this restriction entirely. Confirm the law where the restricted person lives and works before relying on the form. This form uses a general United States drafting baseline. State and local law may limit particular provisions. Locke Direct is a document-production service, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. Have legal counsel of your choice review the completed document before reliance or use.
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When this fits
Use this document when…
- A business sale with negotiated goodwill restrictions
- A partner or owner exit where local law permits a restraint
- A contractor relationship in a jurisdiction allowing a narrow restriction
- An employment restriction already reviewed for the worker’s locations and role
Before you start
Information you will need
- Where the restricted person lives and works
- The parties and their relationship
- The consideration supporting the restriction
- The protected interest and narrowly defined competing activity
- Duration, territory, governing law, and venue
What you receive
- Completed agreement in PDF format
- Editable agreement in DOCX format
- Electronic-signature-ready signature blocks
- Direct self-guided fill-in workflow with no subscription
Document questions
Questions about this document
What is a Non-Compete Agreement?
Document a narrowly described restriction tied to employment, contracting, ownership, or the sale of a business. The form records consideration, the protected interest, restricted activities, period, territory, governing law, and venue, while displaying a prominent warning that non-competes are prohibited or heavily limited in many jurisdictions and relationships.
How do I create a Non-Compete Agreement?
A business sale with negotiated goodwill restrictions; A partner or owner exit where local law permits a restraint; A contractor relationship in a jurisdiction allowing a narrow restriction
What should a Non-Compete Agreement include?
Where the restricted person lives and works; The parties and their relationship; The consideration supporting the restriction; The protected interest and narrowly defined competing activity; Duration, territory, governing law, and venue
Special situations
- The restricted person works in a state that prohibits employee non-competes
- Income, occupation, notice, or timing rules affect enforceability
- Confidentiality or customer nonsolicitation alone would address the actual concern
Frequently asked questions
What does this Non-Compete Agreement cover?
Document a narrowly described restriction tied to employment, contracting, ownership, or the sale of a business. The form records consideration, the protected interest, restricted activities, period, territory, governing law, and venue, while displaying a prominent warning that non-competes are prohibited or heavily limited in many jurisdictions and relationships.
What information should I collect before starting?
Where the restricted person lives and works; The parties and their relationship; The consideration supporting the restriction; The protected interest and narrowly defined competing activity; Duration, territory, governing law, and venue.
When is this self-guided form not the right fit?
The restricted person works in a state that prohibits employee non-competes; Income, occupation, notice, or timing rules affect enforceability; Confidentiality or customer nonsolicitation alone would address the actual concern.
Is legal review included?
No. Locke Direct is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The completed form is intended to be reviewed by legal counsel of your choice before reliance or use.
What files are included?
The one-time purchase includes a completed PDF for review and signing and an editable DOCX copy. There is no subscription and no extended guided questionnaire at this tier.
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Last reviewed August 1, 2026.