Common use of Confidentiality; Injunctive Relief Clause in Contracts

Confidentiality; Injunctive Relief. (a) Recognizing that the knowledge, information and relationship with customers, suppliers and agents, and the knowledge of the Company's business methods, systems, plans and policies which he may hereafter receive or obtain as an employee of the Company, are valuable and unique assets of the Company, the Employee agrees that, during and after the Term, he shall not (otherwise than pursuant to his duties hereunder) disclose, without the prior written approval of the Board, any such knowledge or information pertaining to the Company, its business, personnel or policies, to any person, firm, corporation or other entity, for any reason or purpose whatsoever. The provisions of this Paragraph 9(a) shall not apply to (i) information which is or shall become generally known to the public or the trade, or information which is or shall become available in trade or other publications (except by reason of the Employee's breach of his obligations hereunder) and (ii) information which the Employee is required to disclose by law or by a governmental entity or by an order of a court of competent jurisdiction or pursuant to a subpoena from such a court or agency. If the Employee is required by law or a court order to disclose such information, he shall notify the Company of such requirement and provide the Company an opportunity to contest such law or court order.