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The Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement is essential for Swiss businesses seeking to protect their confidential information and competitive advantages. It is typically used when engaging employees, contractors, or business partners who will have access to sensitive information or could pose a competitive threat. The agreement must comply with Swiss law, particularly the Code of Obligations which requires non-competition restrictions to be reasonably limited and potentially compensated. The document addresses both the immediate need to protect confidential information during the engagement and the post-termination period where competitive activities might threaten legitimate business interests. It's particularly relevant in industries with significant intellectual property, customer relationships, or trade secrets requiring protection.

1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, relationship between parties, and purpose of the confidentiality and non-competition obligations

3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms including Confidential Information, Competitive Activity, Territory, and Restricted Period

4. Confidentiality Obligations: Detailed provisions regarding the protection, use, and non-disclosure of confidential information

5. Non-Competition Obligations: Scope of competitive restrictions, including temporal and geographical limitations as required by Swiss law

6. Duration: Term of both confidentiality and non-competition obligations, including any post-contractual periods

7. Compensation: Details of any compensation for non-competition restrictions as required under Swiss law

8. Return of Confidential Information: Obligations regarding the return or destruction of confidential materials upon termination

9. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breach, including contractual penalties (if any) and injunctive relief

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of Swiss law application and jurisdiction for disputes

11. Severability: Provision ensuring remainder of agreement remains valid if specific provisions are found unenforceable

12. Entire Agreement: Confirmation that the document represents the complete agreement between parties