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A Non Compete Agreement is a crucial legal instrument used in Irish business contexts to protect legitimate business interests by preventing individuals or entities from engaging in competitive activities. Typically employed in employment relationships, business sales, or partnership dissolutions, these agreements must be carefully drafted to comply with Irish competition law, common law principles, and constitutional rights. The document specifies restricted activities, geographical boundaries, and time periods, along with enforcement mechanisms and remedies for breach. Under Irish law, such restrictions must be reasonable and proportionate, supported by adequate consideration, and necessary to protect legitimate business interests. The agreement is particularly relevant in situations involving access to confidential information, customer relationships, or specialized knowledge that could be competitively advantageous if used by a competitor.

1. Parties: Identification of the parties entering into the non-compete agreement, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the business relationship between the parties and the legitimate business interests being protected

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Confidential Information', 'Restricted Business', 'Territory', and 'Restricted Period'

4. Scope of Restrictions: Detailed description of the prohibited activities, including specific business areas, roles, and activities that are restricted

5. Duration: The time period for which the non-compete restrictions will apply

6. Geographic Territory: The specific geographical areas where the restrictions apply

7. Consideration: The compensation or benefit provided in exchange for the non-compete obligations

8. Acknowledgments: Party's acknowledgment that restrictions are reasonable and necessary

9. Breach and Remedies: Consequences of breaching the agreement and available remedies including injunctive relief

10. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification that Irish law governs the agreement and Irish courts have jurisdiction

11. Severability: Provision allowing court to modify overly broad restrictions rather than invalidating entire agreement

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