Non-Disclosure / Non-Compete Reminder Template
Confidentiality and Restrictive Covenant Reminder Letter
[Company Letterhead]
[Date]
[Employee Name] [Employee Address] [City, State ZIP]
RE: Reminder of Continuing Obligations Under Employment Agreements
Dear [Employee Name],
As your employment with [Company Name] ends effective [Termination Date], we want to remind you of your continuing obligations under the agreements you signed during your employment. This letter serves as a reminder of these ongoing obligations and is not intended to create any new obligations beyond those in your original agreements.
Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Obligations
During your employment with [Company Name], you had access to confidential and proprietary information. As outlined in the [Confidentiality Agreement/Employee Handbook/Employment Agreement] you signed on [Date], you have an ongoing obligation to:
Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information, trade secrets, and confidential business information, including but not limited to:
Customer/client lists and information
Pricing strategies and formulas
Financial information
Business plans and strategies
Product development information
Marketing plans and strategies
Technical information and know-how
Vendor relationships and agreements
Return all company property including documents, files, electronic data, and any materials containing confidential information.
Not disclose or use any confidential information for your benefit or the benefit of any other person or entity.
These confidentiality obligations continue indefinitely, even after your employment has ended.
Non-Competition Restrictions
In accordance with the [Non-Compete Agreement/Employment Agreement] you signed on [Date], you agreed that for a period of [time period, e.g., one year] following your employment, you will not:
Directly or indirectly engage in competing business within [geographic scope] in any capacity that is the same as or similar to the business conducted by [Company Name].
Accept employment with or provide services to any competing business within [geographic scope] where such employment or services would involve you in a business activity that competes with [Company Name].
This restriction is in effect from [Termination Date] until [End Date of Restriction].
Non-Solicitation Restrictions
As outlined in your [Non-Solicitation Agreement/Employment Agreement], for a period of [time period, e.g., one year] following your employment, you agreed not to:
Solicit any customers or clients of [Company Name] with whom you had contact during the last [time period, e.g., two years] of your employment for the purpose of selling products or services competitive with those offered by [Company Name].
Solicit any employees, contractors, or consultants of [Company Name] to terminate their relationship with the company.
This restriction is in effect from [Termination Date] until [End Date of Restriction].
Intellectual Property
Any inventions, discoveries, improvements, or creative works developed during your employment that relate to the company's business remain the property of [Company Name]. You have an ongoing obligation to cooperate with [Company Name] in securing and protecting the rights to such intellectual property.
Consequences of Violation
We trust that you will honor these obligations. However, please be aware that violations of these agreements may result in legal action, including but not limited to:
Injunctive relief
Monetary damages
Recovery of attorneys' fees and costs
Agreement Copy
For your reference, we have enclosed a copy of the agreement(s) you signed. Please review them carefully to ensure full compliance with your ongoing obligations.
If you have any questions regarding these continuing obligations, please contact [HR Contact] at [Phone Number] or [Email Address].
We appreciate your service to [Company Name] and wish you success in your future endeavors.
Sincerely,
[Name] [Title] [Company Name]
Enclosures:
Copy of Confidentiality Agreement
Copy of Non-Compete Agreement
Copy of Non-Solicitation Agreement
[Any other relevant agreements]
Acknowledgment of Receipt
I acknowledge receipt of this reminder letter and understand my continuing obligations to [Company Name] as outlined above.
Employee Signature: __________________________ Date: __________
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