What is defined as a limited form of a non-compete agreement?

A non-piracy agreement is specifically crafted to limit an individual's ability to solicit or hire employees or clients from their previous employer after leaving the organization. This agreement is designed to protect a business’s confidential relationships and intellectual assets, making it a limited form of a non-compete agreement. While traditional non-compete agreements restrict an employee from engaging in similar work for a competitor after leaving, non-piracy agreements focus on preventing the poaching of personnel or clients, hence the term "non-piracy."

In contrast, a non-disclosure agreement serves to keep confidential information private, a performance evaluation assesses employee job performance without restricting future employment, and the onboarding process pertains to the integration of new employees into a company, rather than limiting any post-employment activities. This distinction clarifies why the non-piracy agreement is the appropriate choice in the context of non-compete agreements.