Exclusive Knowledge Clause Samples
The Exclusive Knowledge clause establishes that certain knowledge, information, or expertise is reserved solely for one party and cannot be shared, used, or disclosed to others without explicit permission. In practice, this clause typically applies to proprietary methods, trade secrets, or confidential insights developed by a party during the course of a business relationship. Its core function is to protect the competitive advantage and intellectual property of the holder by preventing unauthorized dissemination or exploitation of unique knowledge.
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Exclusive Knowledge. Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee will obtain knowledge and skill relevant to the Parsley Group’s industry, methods of doing business and marketing strategies by virtue of Employee’s employment; and that the terms and conditions of this Agreement are reasonable under these circumstances. Employee further acknowledges that Confidential Information has been and will be developed or acquired by the Parsley Group through the expenditure of substantial time, effort and money. Employee understands and acknowledges that this Confidential Information and the Parsley Group’s ability to reserve it for the exclusive knowledge and use of the Parsley Group is of great competitive importance and commercial value to the Parsley Group, and that improper use or disclosure of the Confidential Information by Employee might cause the Parsley Group to incur financial costs, loss of business advantage, liability under confidentiality agreements with third parties, civil damages and criminal penalties. Employee agrees that the Parsley Group’s substantial investments in its business interests, goodwill, and Confidential Information are worthy of protection, and that the Parsley Group’s need for the protection afforded by this Section 2.09 and Section III is greater than any hardship Employee might experience by complying with its terms.
12. The definition of “Restricted Period” in Section 3.02 shall be deleted and the following shall be substituted therefor: