Non-Disparagement Contract Clauses (2,156)

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This page contains Non-Disparagement clauses in business contracts and legal agreements. We have organized these clauses into groups of similarly worded clauses.
Non-Disparagement. The Company and Employee agree that, upon any termination of Employee's employment for any reason: (i) the Company will not make any negative comments or disparaging remarks, in writing, orally or electronically about the Employee, and (ii) Employee will not make any negative comments or disparaging remarks, in writing, orally or electronically about the Company, or any of its officers, directors or employees.
Non-Disparagement. The Company and Employee agree that, upon Upon any termination of Employee's employment for any reason: (i) the Company will shall not make any negative comments or disparaging remarks, in 10 writing, orally or electronically about the Employee, and (ii) Employee will shall not make any negative comments or disparaging remarks, in writing, orally or electronically about the Company, or any of its officers, directors or employees.
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Non-Disparagement. The Executive understands and agrees that, to the extent permitted by law, he shall not make any false, disparaging, derogatory or defamatory statements to any person or entity, including, but not limited to, any media outlet, industry group, financial institution or current or former officer, employee, board member, consultant, client or customer of the Company or any Company affiliate, regarding the Company or any of the other Released Parties, or regarding the Company's business affairs, busi...ness prospects, or financial condition. The Company and Atlantic Power will instruct all current officers and directors to refrain from making any false, disparaging or derogatory statements to any person or entity, including, but not limited to, any media outlet, industry group, financial institution or current or former officer, employee, board member, consultant, client or customer of the Company or any Company affiliate about Executive. View More
Non-Disparagement. The Executive understands and agrees that, to the extent permitted by law, he shall not make any false, disparaging, derogatory or defamatory statements to any person or entity, including, but not limited to, any media outlet, industry group, financial institution or current or former officer, employee, board member, consultant, client or customer of the Company or any Company affiliate, Company, regarding the Company or any of the other Released Parties, 6 or regarding the Company's business af...fairs, business prospects, or financial condition. The Company and Atlantic Power will instruct all current officers Officers of the Company and directors any other employees with knowledge of this Agreement not to refrain from making make any false, disparaging or derogatory statements to any person or entity, including, but not limited to, any media outlet, industry group, financial institution or current or former officer, employee, board member, consultant, client or customer of the Company or any Company affiliate about Executive. third party regarding Employee. View More
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Non-Disparagement. You agree not to make any oral or written statement or take any other action that disparages or criticizes the Company or its management or practices, that damages the Company's good reputation, or that impairs its normal operations. You understand that this nondisparagement provision does not apply on occasions when you are subpoenaed or ordered by a court or other governmental authority to testify or give evidence and must, of course, respond truthfully, to conduct otherwise protected by the S...arbanes-Oxley Act, or to conduct or testimony in the context of enforcing the terms of this Agreement or other rights, powers, privileges, or claims not released by this Agreement. You also understand that the foregoing nondisparagement provision does not apply on occasions when you provide truthful information in good faith to any federal, state, or local governmental body, agency, or official investigating an alleged violation of any antidiscrimination or other employment-related law or otherwise gathering information or evidence pursuant to any official investigation, hearing, trial, or proceeding. Nothing in this nondisparagement provision is intended in any way to intimidate, coerce, deter, persuade, or compensate you with respect to providing, withholding, or restricting any communication whatsoever to the extent prohibited under 18 U.S.C. §§ 201, 1503, or 1512 or under any similar or related provision of state or federal law. View More
Non-Disparagement. You agree not to make any oral or written statement or take any other action that disparages or criticizes the Company or its management or practices, that damages the Company's good reputation, or that impairs its normal operations. You understand that this nondisparagement provision does not apply on occasions when you are subpoenaed or ordered by a court or other governmental authority to testify or give evidence and must, of course, respond truthfully, to conduct otherwise protected by the S...arbanes-Oxley Act, or to conduct or testimony in the context of enforcing the terms of this Agreement or other rights, powers, privileges, or claims not released by this Agreement. You also understand that the foregoing nondisparagement provision does not apply on occasions when you provide truthful information in good faith to any federal, state, or local governmental body, agency, or official investigating an alleged violation of any antidiscrimination or other employment-related law or otherwise gathering information or evidence pursuant to any official investigation, hearing, trial, or proceeding. Nothing in this nondisparagement provision is intended in any way to intimidate, coerce, deter, persuade, or compensate you with respect to providing, withholding, or restricting any communication whatsoever to the extent prohibited under 18 U.S.C. §§ 201, 1503, or 1512 or under any similar or related provision of state or federal law. 5 11.Expenses. You agree that you have been reimbursed by the Company for all reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket travel and other business expenses incurred by you in accordance with the Company's policies. View More
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Non-Disparagement. Employee understands and agrees that Employee will not disparage the Company, its officers, directors, administrators, representatives, employees, contractors, consultants or customers and will not engage in any communications or other conduct which might interfere with the relationship between the Company and its current, former, or prospective employees, contractors, consultants, customers, suppliers, regulatory entities, and/or any other persons or entities.
Non-Disparagement. Subject to Section 3(c), Employee understands and agrees that Employee will not disparage the Company, its officers, directors, administrators, representatives, employees, contractors, consultants or customers and will not engage in any communications or other conduct which might interfere with the relationship between the Company and its current, former, or prospective employees, contractors, consultants, customers, suppliers, regulatory entities, and/or any other persons or entities.
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Non-Disparagement. Employee agrees to refrain from any disparagement, defamation, libel or slander of any of the Released Parties. GoDaddy agrees to inform relevant GoDaddy employees not to make any disparaging statements about the Employee. Employee understands that GoDaddy's obligations under this paragraph extend only to GoDaddy's current executive officers and members of its Board of Directors and only for so long as each officer or member is an employee or Director of GoDaddy. The Parties agree that it is in ...their best interests to maintain an amicable termination and post-termination relationship. Employee agrees to cooperate fully with GoDaddy and its counsel in connection with any administrative, judicial, regulatory, or other proceeding arising from any charge, complaint, or other action relating to the period Employee was employed by GoDaddy, or in connection with any transaction or other matter that requires Employee's personal knowledge or experience to resolve. GoDaddy will provide reasonable compensation to Employee for any services rendered at GoDaddy's request. -4- 8. Prior Agreements. The Parties acknowledge that they have carefully read this Agreement, have voluntarily entered into it, and understand its contents and its binding legal effect. The Parties further acknowledge and agree that this Agreement represents the entire agreement between them with respect to Employee's separation from GoDaddy and supersedes any and all other oral or written agreements that may exist between them except for Employee's (i) Employment Agreement; (ii) Non-Compete Agreement; and (iii) the Equity Documents (which remain in full force and effect as provided therein). Employee understands and agrees that the Company has certain "call rights" under Equity Documents (b) Employee's continuing confidentiality obligations to GoDaddy as outlined in the company handbook and other policies, and (c) any equity awards granted to Employee under the Desert Newco, LLC 2011 Unit Incentive Plan (the "Incentive Plan") and any other agreements required to be entered into in connection with any grant thereunder (collectively, with the Incentive Plan, the "Equity Documents"). View More
Non-Disparagement. Employee agrees to refrain from any disparagement, defamation, libel or slander of any of the Released Parties. GoDaddy agrees to inform relevant GoDaddy employees not to make any disparaging statements about the Employee. Employee understands that GoDaddy's obligations under this paragraph extend only to GoDaddy's current executive officers and members of its Board of Directors and only for so long as each officer or member is an employee or Director of GoDaddy. The Parties agree that it is in ...their best interests to maintain an amicable termination and post-termination relationship. Employee agrees to cooperate fully with GoDaddy and its counsel in connection with any administrative, judicial, regulatory, or other proceeding arising from any charge, complaint, or other action relating to the period Employee was employed by GoDaddy, or in connection with any transaction or other matter that requires Employee's personal knowledge or experience to resolve. GoDaddy will provide reasonable compensation to Employee for any services rendered at GoDaddy's request. -4- 8. Prior Agreements. The Parties acknowledge that they have carefully read this Agreement, have voluntarily entered into it, and understand its contents and its binding legal effect. The Parties further acknowledge and agree that this Agreement represents the entire agreement between them with respect to Employee's separation from GoDaddy and supersedes any and all other oral or written agreements that may exist between them except for Employee's (i) Employment Agreement; (ii) Non-Compete Agreement; and (iii) the Equity Documents (which remain in full force and effect as provided therein). Employee understands and agrees that the Company has certain "call rights" under Equity Documents (b) Employee's continuing confidentiality obligations to GoDaddy as outlined in the company handbook and other policies, and (c) any equity awards granted to Employee under the Desert Newco, LLC 2011 Unit Incentive Plan (the "Incentive Plan") and any other agreements required to be entered into in connection with any grant thereunder (collectively, with the Incentive Plan, the "Equity Documents"). View More
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Non-Disparagement. Executive agrees that the Company's goodwill and reputation are assets of great value to the Company and its affiliates and subsidiaries which were obtained through great costs, time and effort. Therefore, Executive agrees that Executive shall not in any way, directly or indirectly, disparage, libel or defame the Released Parties, their respective business or business practices, products or services, or employees. Company agrees that Executive's reputation is of great value to him and agrees tha...t no executive officer, director or attorney of the Company shall in any way, directly or indirectly, disparage, libel or defame the Executive. View More
Non-Disparagement. Executive agrees that the Company's goodwill and reputation are assets of great value to the Company and its affiliates and subsidiaries which were obtained through great costs, time and effort. Therefore, Executive agrees that Executive shall not in any way, directly or indirectly, disparage, libel or defame the Released Parties, Company, its beneficial owners or its affiliates, their respective business or business practices, products or services, or employees. Company agrees that Executive's ...reputation is of great value to him and agrees that no executive officer, director or attorney of the Company shall in any way, directly or indirectly, disparage, libel or defame the Executive. View More
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Non-Disparagement. (a) At all times hereafter, Executive will not disparage or criticize, orally or in writing, the business, products, policies, decisions, directors, officers or employees of the Corporation or any of its operating divisions, subsidiaries or affiliates to any person. (b) At all times hereafter, the Corporation and its officers, directors, employees and agents will not disparage or criticize, orally or in writing, Executive.
Non-Disparagement. (a) At all times hereafter, Executive Consultant will not disparage or criticize, orally or in writing, the business, products, policies, decisions, directors, officers or employees of the Corporation or any of its operating divisions, subsidiaries or affiliates to any person. (b) At all times hereafter, the Corporation and its officers, directors, employees and agents will not disparage or criticize, orally or in writing, Executive. Consultant.
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Non-Disparagement. YOU agree that YOU will not, directly or indirectly, defame, disparage or otherwise attempt to damage, or encourage any third party to defame, disparage or otherwise attempt to damage, the name or reputation of DDR, its shareholders, directors, officers, or employees. DDR agrees that the DDR Representatives (as defined below) will not, directly or indirectly, defame, disparage or otherwise attempt to damage, or encourage any third party to defame, disparage or otherwise attempt to damage, the na...me or reputation of YOU. (For purposes of the prior sentence, the DDR Representatives shall include the current members of the DDR Board of Directors and the following current DDR executive officers: President and Chief Financial Officer, Senior Executive Vice President of Leasing & Development, Executive Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer, Executive Vice President of Capital Markets & Treasurer, and Executive Vice President, Secretary & General Counsel, in all cases while such person serves as an officer or director of DDR, as applicable.) YOU further agree that YOU will not provide assistance to or consult with, directly or indirectly, any former, current or future employee of DDR in connection with any claims or disputes alleged by such employee against DDR, unless otherwise required by law. View More
Non-Disparagement. YOU agree that YOU will not, directly or indirectly, defame, disparage or otherwise attempt to damage, or encourage any third party to defame, disparage or otherwise attempt to damage, the name or reputation of DDR, its shareholders, directors, officers, or employees. DDR agrees that the DDR Representatives (as defined below) will not, directly or indirectly, defame, disparage or otherwise attempt to damage, or encourage any third party to defame, disparage or otherwise attempt to damage, the na...me or reputation of YOU. (For purposes of the prior sentence, the DDR Representatives shall include the current members of the DDR Board of Directors and the following current DDR executive officers: President and Chief Financial Officer, Senior Executive Vice President of Leasing & Development, Executive Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer, Executive Vice President of Capital Markets & Treasurer, and Executive Vice President, Secretary & General Counsel, in all cases while such person serves as an officer or director of DDR, as applicable.) YOU further agree that YOU will not provide assistance to or consult with, directly or indirectly, any former, current or future employee of DDR in connection with any claims or disputes alleged by such employee against DDR, unless otherwise required by law. 9 7. Non-Disclosure. YOU agree that YOU will not, nor will YOU cause any third party to, divulge the terms of this Agreement (other than the fact that YOUR employment with DDR has been terminated) to anyone, including, but not limited to, any present or former employee of DDR, the news media, friends or acquaintances. Notwithstanding the foregoing, YOU and DDR agree that YOU may disclose the terms of this Agreement to any governmental taxing authority, YOUR attorney, or YOUR accountant (solely for the purposes of tax consultation and/or preparing an income tax return), YOUR immediate family (defined as current spouse, parents, siblings and children), or in response to any court order. In the event of a breach of this provision, DDR may seek any and all damages occasioned by such breach, which shall include all costs of suit, and reasonable attorneys' fees. These provisions shall also apply in the event a disclosure forbidden under this Section is made by a person or entity to whom YOU are permitted to make such a disclosure under the terms of this Section. View More
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Non-Disparagement. During and after the Term, Executive and Company Group each agree not to make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum (including, without limitation, on the internet, to the media, via published material, to analysts or in comparable forums) any comments or statements (written or oral) that criticize, denigrate or disparage, or are detrimental to, the reputation or stature of any member of the Company Group or the Executive, respectively, or their businesses, or an...y of their respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees or agents; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement shall restrict Executive or the Company Group from making truthful statements (a) when required by law, subpoena, court order or the like; (b) when requested by a governmental, regulatory, or similar body or entity; (c) in confidence to a professional advisor for the purpose of securing professional advice; (d) in the course of performing his duties during the Term; (e) from rebutting any statement made or written about him or it; or (f) from making normal competitive statements about the business or products of any member of the Company Group. 7 9. Non-Competition. During the Term, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) in each case with respect to the Business (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) or any portion of the business of the Company, or any of its Affiliates or their successors or assigns in which the Executive actually participatesparticipates"Restricted Activity" means any activity that is, or would reasonably be deemed to be, competitive with any material aspect of the Company. View More
Non-Disparagement. During and after the Term, Executive and Company Group each agree not to make, publish or communicate to any person or entity or in any public forum (including, without limitation, on the internet, to the media, via published material, to analysts or in comparable forums) any comments or statements (written or oral) that criticize, denigrate or disparage, or are detrimental to, the reputation or stature of any member of the Company Group or the Executive, respectively, or their businesses, or an...y of their respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees or agents; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement shall restrict Executive or the Company Group from making truthful statements (a) when required by law, subpoena, court order or the like; (b) when requested by a governmental, regulatory, or similar body or entity; (c) in confidence to a professional advisor for the purpose of securing professional advice; (d) in the course of performing his duties during the Term; (e) from rebutting any statement made or written about him or it; or (f) from making normal competitive statements about the business or products of any member of the Company Group. 7 9. Non-Competition. During the Term, Term and for a period of one (1) year following the Termination Date, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly, (a) solicit, induce or cause any person or entity with which Executive or any member of the Company Group had a business relationship with respect to the Business (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) (a "Restricted Person") to reduce or terminate such person's or entity's business relationship with any member of the Company Group or any of their respective affiliates or their successors or assigns, in each case with respect to the Business (as defined in the Purchase Agreement) or any portion of the business of the Company, or any of its Affiliates or their successors or assigns in which the Executive actually participatesparticipates"Restricted participates or participates in the planning thereof, approach any such person or entity for any such purpose, authorize or assist in the taking of any of such actions for any such purpose, or authorize or assist in the taking of any such actions by any person or entity, (b) engage in any Restricted Activity, (c) acquire, or own in any manner, any interest in any entity that engages in any Restricted Activity, or that engages in any business, activity or enterprise that competes with any aspect of any of Restricted Activity, or (d) have an interest in (whether as an owner, director, officer, partner, member, manager, joint venturer, lender, shareholder, vendor, consultant, employee, advisor, agent, independent contractor or otherwise), or otherwise participate in the management or operation of, any entity that engages in any Restricted Activity or in any business, activity or enterprise that competes with any Restricted Activity; except that this Section 9 will not apply to the ownership of less than five percent (5%) of the outstanding stock of any entity that has a class of securities that is publicly traded. "Restricted Activity" means any activity that is, or would reasonably be deemed to be, competitive with any material aspect of the Company. View More
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Non-Disparagement. During and after the Term, Executive and the Company agree not to make any statement that criticizes, ridicules, disparages, or is otherwise derogatory of the other; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement shall restrict either party from making truthful statements (a) when required by law, subpoena, court order or the like; (b) when requested by a governmental, regulatory, or similar body or entity; (c) in confidence to a professional advisor for the purpose of securing professional a...dvice; (d) in the course of performing his duties during the Term; (e) from rebutting any statement made or written about them; or (f) from making normal competitive statements about the Company's business or products. View More
Non-Disparagement. During and after the Term, Executive and the Company agree not to make any statement that criticizes, ridicules, disparages, or is otherwise derogatory of the other; provided, however, that nothing in this Agreement shall restrict either party from making truthful statements (a) when required by law, subpoena, court order or the like; (b) when requested by a governmental, regulatory, or similar body or entity; (c) in confidence to a professional advisor for the purpose of securing professional a...dvice; (d) in the course of performing his or its duties during the Term; or (e) from rebutting to rebut any statement made or written about them; him or (f) it. In addition, nothing in this section shall prohibit either party from making normal competitive statements about the Company's business or products. products provided such statements are truthful. View More
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