Non-Compete Agreement Generator for Restricting Competitive Activity
A non-compete agreement limits where and how an employee or contractor can work after leaving your organization. Our non-compete agreement generator helps you draft scope, duration, and geographic restrictions in a structured contract format.
Businesses use these agreements to protect trade secrets, client relationships, and proprietary processes when key personnel depart. Reasonable restrictions tied to specific roles are more likely to survive legal challenge than blanket bans.
Who Uses This
Employers in sales, technology, healthcare, and professional services ask certain hires to sign non-competes before accessing sensitive information. Business buyers may also require sellers to agree not to compete after an acquisition closes.
Because enforceability varies widely, starting from a clear template helps you organize terms before legal review.
Courts often reject restrictions that are too long, too broad geographically, or that lack adequate consideration at signing. Tailor scope to the role and the legitimate business interests you actually need to protect.
How to Fill It Out
- Enter employer and employee or contractor names and effective date.
- Define restricted activities, competing businesses, and protected interests.
- Specify the restriction period and geographic area covered by the agreement.
- Review consideration offered, sign, and retain copies for both parties.
Important Notes
This tool produces a draft contract, not legal advice. Many states limit or ban non-compete clauses, and courts scrutinize overly broad restrictions. Review with a qualified employment attorney before asking anyone to sign a non-compete agreement. Some states require separate consideration beyond continued employment alone. Tailor scope to the role and the legitimate interests you need to protect.
Present the agreement early enough that candidates can review it with counsel before accepting a role. Document what confidential information the restriction is meant to protect.
For broader contractor terms, see our independent contractor agreement and non-disclosure agreement to protect confidential business information.