Non-Disparagement Clause Example with 4 Variations from Business Contracts

This page contains Non-Disparagement clauses in business contracts and legal agreements. An example clause is provided at the top of the page, followed by clauses with minor variations. You can view the text differences by selecting the "Show Differences" option.
Non-Disparagement. Subject to Section 12 below, the Executive will not, during the Term and thereafter: (a) make any statement disparaging or criticizing the Company, or any products or services offered by the Company or any of its affiliates, or (b) make any other statement which would be reasonably expected to (i) impair the goodwill or reputation of the Company or (ii) impair the goodwill or reputation of any products or services offered by the Company or any of its affiliates. For the avoidance of doubt, the f...oregoing shall not prohibit the Executive during the Term from discharging his duties by providing constructive criticism to his peers and superiors within the Company concerning the Company's products and services for the purpose of improving their quality and efficiency or from responding to a valid subpoena or other form of legal process. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall restrict the Executive from making truthful statements in response to a court order or lawful subpoena, to a governmental agency, or which by law cannot be subject to a non-disparagement covenant. Further, nothing herein shall prevent the Executive from discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that the Executive has reason to believe is unlawful. View More

Variations of a "Non-Disparagement" Clause from Business Contracts

Non-Disparagement. Subject to Section 12 below, the 7.1 The Executive will not, during the Term and for a period of twenty-four (24) months thereafter: (a) make any statement disparaging or criticizing the Company, Company or any products or services offered by the Company or any of its affiliates, affiliates; or (b) make any other statement which would be reasonably expected to (i) impair the goodwill or reputation of the Company Company, or (ii) impair the goodwill or reputation of any products or services offer...ed by the Company or any of its affiliates. For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing shall not prohibit the Executive during the Term from discharging his her duties by providing constructive criticism to his her peers and superiors within the Company concerning the Company's products and services for the purpose of improving their quality and efficiency or from responding to a valid subpoena subpoena, or other form of legal process. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall restrict the Executive from making truthful statements in response to a court order or lawful subpoena, to a governmental agency, or which by law cannot be subject to a non-disparagement covenant. Further, nothing herein shall prevent the Executive from discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that the Executive has reason to believe is unlawful. View More
Non-Disparagement. Subject to Section 12 below, the 7.1 The Executive will not, during the Term and for a period of 24 months thereafter: (a) make any statement disparaging or criticizing the Company, or any products or services offered by the Company or any of its affiliates, or (b) make any other statement which would be reasonably expected to (i) impair the goodwill or reputation of the Company or (ii) impair the goodwill or reputation of any products or services offered by the Company or any of its affiliates.... For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing shall not prohibit the Executive during the Term from discharging his duties by providing constructive criticism to his peers and superiors within the Company concerning the Company's products and services for the purpose of improving their quality and efficiency or from responding to a valid subpoena or other form of legal process. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall restrict the Executive from making truthful statements in response to a court order or lawful subpoena, to a governmental agency, or which by law cannot be subject to a non-disparagement covenant. Further, nothing herein shall prevent the Executive from discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that the Executive has reason to believe is unlawful. View More
Non-Disparagement. Subject to Section 12 below, the Executive will not, during the Term and thereafter: for a period of twenty-four (24) months following the Transition Date: (a) make any statement disparaging or criticizing the Company, or any products or services offered by the Company or any of its affiliates, or (b) make any other statement which would be reasonably expected to (i) impair the goodwill or reputation of the Company or (ii) impair the goodwill or reputation of any products or services offered by ...the Company or any of its affiliates. For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing shall not prohibit the Executive during the Term from discharging his duties by providing constructive criticism to his peers and superiors within the Company concerning the Company's products and services for the purpose of improving their quality and efficiency or from responding to a valid subpoena or other form of legal process. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall restrict the Executive from making truthful statements in response to a court order or lawful subpoena, to a governmental agency, or which by law cannot be subject to a non-disparagement nondisparagement covenant. Further, nothing herein shall prevent the Executive from discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that the Executive has reason to believe is unlawful. 7 8. Certain Agreements. 8.1 Customers, Suppliers. The Executive does not have, and at any time during the Term shall not have, any employment with or any direct or indirect interest in (as owner, partner, shareholder, employee, director, officer, agent, consultant or otherwise) any client or customer of or supplier to the Company, other than the ownership of less than five percent (5%) of the securities of any class of corporation whose shares are listed or admitted to trade on a national securities exchange or are quoted on Nasdaq or a similar means if Nasdaq is no longer providing such information. 8.2 Code of Conduct. The Executive has reviewed, is familiar with, and agrees to abide by the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as may be amended from time to time. View More
Non-Disparagement. Subject to Section 12 below, the The Executive will not, during the Term and thereafter: (a) make any statement disparaging or criticizing the Company, Company or any products or services offered by the Company or any of its affiliates, affiliates; or (b) make any other statement which would be reasonably expected to (i) impair the goodwill or reputation of the Company Company, or (ii) impair the goodwill or reputation of any products or services offered by the Company or any of its affiliates. ...For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing shall not prohibit the Executive during the Term from discharging his Executive's duties by providing constructive criticism to his Executive's peers and superiors within the Company concerning the Company's products and services for the purpose of improving their quality and efficiency or from responding to a valid subpoena subpoena, or other form of legal process. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall restrict the Executive from making truthful statements in response to a court order or lawful subpoena, to a governmental agency, or which by law cannot be subject to a non-disparagement covenant. Further, nothing herein shall prevent the Executive from discussing or disclosing information about unlawful acts in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that the Executive has reason to believe is unlawful. View More