Find the Sneaky Clauses in Your Non-Compete Agreement
Non-competes can limit your career for years. Understand exactly what you're agreeing to before you sign.
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Common Red Flags in Non-Compete Agreements
These are the types of clauses our AI looks for
TrapOverly broad industry scope
You can't work in any role at any company in your entire industry for 2 years.
This non-compete covers the entire industry rather than specific competitors. The broader the restriction, the more one-sided it is and the stronger your case to push back.
SneakyNationwide geographic restriction
The restriction applies everywhere, not just where the company actually operates.
The wider the geographic restriction, the more one-sided it is. Reasonable non-competes limit geography to where the company actually operates, not everywhere you might want to work.
No consideration provided
They're asking you to sign this but giving you nothing in return.
If they are asking you to sign a non-compete after you are already hired, they should be giving you something in return. Signing away rights without receiving anything is one-sided by definition.
CleanGarden leave provision
They'll pay your full salary during the non-compete period.
This is actually a fair arrangement. If they want to restrict your employment, they compensate you for the restriction period. This also makes the non-compete more likely to be enforceable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are non-competes enforceable?
It depends on where you live, and enforcement varies widely. Upload yours and Sneaky Terms will show you how broad the restrictions are. Laws vary by country. If a clause concerns you, a local lawyer can tell you exactly where you stand.
How do I get out of a non-compete?
You can negotiate a release with your former employer or argue the restrictions are too broad to hold up. Upload yours to see how far their restrictions actually reach. Laws vary by country. If a clause concerns you, a local lawyer can tell you exactly where you stand.
Do non-competes hold up in court?
Many don't, because they're written too broadly. The longer the duration, the wider the geography, and the less they gave you in return, the weaker their position. Upload yours and Sneaky Terms will show you exactly how broad the restrictions are.
Can I be forced to sign a non-compete?
No one can force you, but refusing might cost you the job. In some places, they have to give you something extra like a raise if they ask you to sign one after you're already hired. Understanding every clause gives you negotiating power.
What makes a non-compete unreasonable?
If it lasts more than 2 years, blocks you from an entire industry, covers a huge geographic area, or gives you nothing in return. The broader and more one-sided it is, the harder it is for them to enforce. Upload yours and see where you stand.
Is this legal advice?
No. Sneaky Terms tells you what a clause means and whether it is one-sided. What you do about it is your call. For anything serious, talk to a local lawyer.
What happens to my document after I upload it?
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