Common use of CONCERNING THE COMPANY Clause in Contracts

CONCERNING THE COMPANY. The Consultant agrees that he shall retain the confidential information in strict confidence and not disclose to any third party any or all of the confidential information without the express written prior consent of the Company. Furthermore, the Consultant agrees that during the term (as defined below) and for a period of one year thereafter neither he nor any affiliate or family member shall directly or indirectly, for their account or on behalf of any other party, whether as an employer, employee, Consultant, manager, member, agent, broker, contractor, stock holder, director, officer, investor, owner, lender, partner, joint venturer, franchiser, franchisee, licensor, licensee, sails representative, distributor, or otherwise, or through any business entity or vehicle whatsoever: (i) conduct, advise or render services to any business activity in competition with the Company or (ii) solicit hire or retain any employee or Consultant or its affiliate, or persuade or entice any employee or Consultant of the Company to leave the employ of the Company or its affiliates.