Question

A contract clause that restricts competition for a specified period of time, within a certain geographic area, and for specified activities is known as a(n):

a.entire agreement clause.
b.arbitration clause.
c.cleanup clause.
d.noncompete clause.
e.exclusion clause.

Answer 1

Answer: D. Non-compete clause

Explanation: Also referred to as restrictive covenant clause, a non- compete clause is a legal binding which is entered into by two organizations in other to put in place restrictive authorizations preventing the parties involved from trading, selling, producing or offering a similar service which offers competition for the services or goods produced by the other party during a specified time frame or certain location as the case may be. The restriction may be binding on both parties not to embark on the services rendered by each organization or the clause may be binding on just one of the organizations depending in the terms of the agreement or clause.

Answer 2

Non-compete clause

Step-by-step explanation:

Non-compete clause is a clause under which one party (usually an employee) accepts not to go into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against another party (usually the employer). Some courts call these "restrictive covenants".