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You signed the Non-Compete, which makes it legally enforceable. Most NCAs (non-compete agreements) have clauses allowing the firm to not enforce them if they so

by SEJeff 12y ago

You signed the Non-Compete, which makes it legally enforceable. Most NCAs (non-compete agreements) have clauses allowing the firm to not enforce them if they so choose. I would send an email to the firm asking them if you're still bound by it. I would also seek a lawyer to read the agreement you signed and advise you of your rights first.

jimkri 12y ago
Okay, yea I planned on emailing them today to see if it is still binding, and okay that makes sense. Also thanks for the advice, it has been driving me crazy thinking about it.
- HeyLaughingBoy 12y ago
  I think that may cause more trouble than it's worth. They will likely have forgotten that you exist by tomorrow. But if you email them specifically asking about the NDA, they'll remember your name forever if there is ever a breach of information.
  - saluki 12y ago
    Not a lawyer here either . . . I definitely wouldn't draw attention to myself though by contacting them about it . . . you didn't work there and didn't learn anything proprietary so you should be good to go . . . that said I wouldn't launch a similar startup to theirs . . . without consulting a lawyer. But being an employee or launching an unrelated startup should be fine . . . in the future I'd sign NDA/NCA on your first day or when you formally accept the job (this might be the case, or they might be 'NDA crazy' and had you sign one before even interviewing. Good luck in 2015.
opless 12y ago
Steady on there SEJeff, it very much depends on the wording of the NDA+Non compete. Depending on the country OP is in it might be unenforceable. That said I very much doubt that the non-compete would be enforceable if OP hasn't worked there, and has no knowledge of the workings of the company. The rest of your advice is spot on. I would also recommend talking to a lawyer about the NDA/NCA because let's face it, I'm not a lawyer.

by SEJeff 12y ago

jimkri 12y ago

Okay, yea I planned on emailing them today to see if it is still binding, and okay that makes sense. Also thanks for the advice, it has been driving me crazy thinking about it.

HeyLaughingBoy 12y ago
I think that may cause more trouble than it's worth. They will likely have forgotten that you exist by tomorrow. But if you email them specifically asking about the NDA, they'll remember your name forever if there is ever a breach of information.
- saluki 12y ago
  Not a lawyer here either . . . I definitely wouldn't draw attention to myself though by contacting them about it . . . you didn't work there and didn't learn anything proprietary so you should be good to go . . . that said I wouldn't launch a similar startup to theirs . . . without consulting a lawyer. But being an employee or launching an unrelated startup should be fine . . . in the future I'd sign NDA/NCA on your first day or when you formally accept the job (this might be the case, or they might be 'NDA crazy' and had you sign one before even interviewing. Good luck in 2015.

opless 12y ago

Steady on there SEJeff, it very much depends on the wording of the NDA+Non compete. Depending on the country OP is in it might be unenforceable. That said I very much doubt that the non-compete would be enforceable if OP hasn't worked there, and has no knowledge of the workings of the company. The rest of your advice is spot on. I would also recommend talking to a lawyer about the NDA/NCA because let's face it, I'm not a lawyer.