Simple definition
A restriction on soliciting specified customers, employees, or other relationships.
Restrictions
What Does Non-Solicitation Mean?
A restriction on soliciting specified customers, employees, or other relationships.
Example in a contract
The contractor agrees not to solicit employees for one year.
What non-solicitation means in a contract
This language limits specified conduct, such as competition, solicitation, circumvention, use, or disclosure.
Why it may matter
Restrictions can affect what a party may do during and after the agreement and often need to be read with scope, duration, territory, and governing law. Review the exact language rather than relying on the label alone.
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FAQ
Questions about non-solicitation.
What does non-solicitation mean in plain English?+
A restriction on soliciting specified customers, employees, or other relationships.
Where might non-solicitation appear in a contract?+
This language limits specified conduct, such as competition, solicitation, circumvention, use, or disclosure.
Is this definition legal advice?+
No. ClauseInsight provides concise informational explanations. The legal effect of a term depends on the complete document, facts, and applicable law.