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North Carolina Non-Compete Agreement Template

Create a North Carolina non-compete agreement online. The Standard non-compete covers the restricted activities, restricted period, geographic area, consideration, confidentiality, protected rights, court modification, and the North Carolina rules that decide whether a non-compete is enforceable.

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North Carolina rules built into this template

  • Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-4, a non-compete must be in writing and signed by the employee. North Carolina courts also require valuable consideration and reasonable limits on time and territory, and they will strike but not rewrite overbroad terms.
  • Federal law: the FTC's 2024 rule banning most non-competes was set aside by a federal court and is not in effect, so state law controls.

What the Non-Compete Agreement includes

  1. Purpose and Legitimate Business Interests
  2. Non-Competition
  3. Restricted Period
  4. Geographic Area
  5. Consideration
  6. Confidentiality
  7. Protected Rights
  8. Acknowledgments
  9. Remedies
  10. Reformation and Severability
  11. State Law Requirements
  12. General Provisions
  13. Governing Law

Frequently asked questions

Are non-compete agreements enforceable in North Carolina?
Under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 75-4, a non-compete must be in writing and signed by the employee. North Carolina courts also require valuable consideration and reasonable limits on time and territory, and they will strike but not rewrite overbroad terms.
How long can a non-compete last?
Courts in North Carolina look at whether the length is reasonable for the business interest being protected. Many enforceable employee non-competes last between six months and two years.
What is the difference between the Standard and Professional Non-Compete Agreement?
The Standard edition is a complete, state-aware Non-Compete Agreement for common situations. The Professional edition adds longer clause coverage, schedules, and optional modules for more complex matters. You can preview either edition free before you pay.

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