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Restraint of Trade Agreement
Stop a departing employee or consultant from taking your clients, staff and know-how to a competitor.
Quick answer
A restraint of trade agreement is a written agreement used by employers, agencies and businesses protecting client relationships in South Africa. This template covers access to clients & know-how, the restraint: period, area, scope, protectable interest & reasonableness, consideration and more, drafted with POPIA, the CPA and the ECT Act in mind.
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What's inside
- 01Access to clients & know-how
- 02The restraint: period, area, scope
- 03Protectable interest & reasonableness
- 04Consideration
- 05Interdict & damages on breach
- 06POPIA data-protection clause
Good to know
Are restraints of trade enforceable in SA?+
Generally yes if reasonable in period, area and scope — our clause is written around that test.
When should it be signed?+
At the start of the engagement, when it's easiest to agree. Signing at resignation is far harder.
Is this legal advice?+
No. It's a professionally structured starting point. For high-value or unusual deals, have an attorney review your completed document.
