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Protect your business interests with electronically signed non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements — collected at onboarding, promotion, or separation in one seamless flow.

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Key Features

Everything You Need

Built-in features that save time and close deals faster.

Ready-to-Use Templates

Non-Compete Templates for Every Employment Scenario

Start from templates for employee non-competes, contractor non-solicitations, executive separation agreements, and business sale non-competes — each with jurisdiction-appropriate scope, duration, and geographic restriction fields.

  • Scope & geography — Clearly defined restricted activities and geographic boundaries for enforceability.
  • Duration controls — Customisable restriction periods with start and end date fields.
  • Consideration recitals — Employment, promotion, or monetary consideration included to support validity.

Non-Compete Templates for Every Employment Scenario

Templates include reasonableness safeguards for enforceability in restrictive-covenant jurisdictions.

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HR Integration

Collect Non-Competes Seamlessly at Onboarding

Embed non-compete signing into your HRIS onboarding flow. New hires receive their offer letter, employment contract, and NCA as a single signing package — completed before day one.

  • Onboarding packages — Bundle NCA with offer letter and handbook acknowledgement in a single flow.
  • Bulk send for cohorts — Dispatch to entire hiring cohorts simultaneously with unique personalised agreements.
  • Completion tracking — HR dashboard shows real-time signing status across all pending agreements.

Collect Non-Competes Seamlessly at Onboarding

Integrates with BambooHR, Workday, Greenhouse, and any HRIS via Zapier or API.

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Enforceability

Audit Trail Built for Enforcement Proceedings

Non-compete enforcement often turns on proving the employee knowingly and voluntarily agreed to the restrictions. Zignature's audit trail provides irrefutable evidence of informed consent — including when the employee read each section.

  • Section read tracking — Records when each page or section was viewed — critical for showing informed consent.
  • Voluntary consent evidence — Click-to-agree acknowledgements and declaration fields strengthen enforceability.
  • Tamper-evident PDF — Any document modification after signing is immediately detectable via cryptographic hash.

Audit Trail Built for Enforcement Proceedings

Section-level read tracking, signature timestamps, and cryptographic sealing for enforcement proceedings.

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Use Cases

Works for Every Scenario

From simple agreements to complex multi-party workflows.

How It Works

Up and Running in Minutes

No training required. Send your first document today.

1

Select your NCA template

Choose from employee, contractor, executive, or business-sale non-compete templates.

2

Customise scope and terms

Set restriction period, geographic scope, prohibited activities, and consideration.

3

Send to the employee or contractor

Dispatch via email or embed in your onboarding workflow — automatic reminders ensure completion.

4

Archive with full audit trail

Signed NCA stored with timestamps, IP records, and certificate of completion for enforcement use.

Protect Your Business

Collect non-compete signatures at onboarding — free trial, no credit card.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know.

Are electronically signed non-compete agreements enforceable?

Yes. E-signed non-competes are enforceable under the ESIGN Act and UETA, provided the agreement itself is substantively enforceable in the relevant jurisdiction. Zignature's audit trail provides robust evidence of voluntary consent, which is often key in enforcement proceedings.

What states restrict or ban non-compete agreements?

California, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Minnesota largely prohibit employee non-competes. Several other states have significant restrictions on scope, duration, and the employees to whom non-competes can apply. Always have employment counsel review your agreements before sending.

Can I send a non-compete to a remote employee in another country?

Yes. Zignature supports cross-border e-signatures. Non-compete enforceability varies significantly by country, so agreements for international employees should be reviewed by local employment counsel and may require advanced or qualified electronic signatures.

How do I collect a non-compete at the time of promotion?

Use Zignature's template system to create a promotion NCA package. Trigger the signing flow from your HRIS or CRM when a promotion record is created, automatically populating the new title, department, and updated restriction scope.

What if an employee refuses to sign the non-compete?

Zignature tracks declined signings. If a signer declines, you receive an instant notification. How you handle refusals is a business and legal decision — consult employment counsel about whether refusal affects the employment offer or existing employment terms.

Can I use Zignature for separation agreements with non-solicitation clauses?

Yes. Separation and severance agreements commonly include non-solicitation, non-compete, and general release provisions. Zignature's templates support all these clause types, and the multi-party signing workflow handles cases where HR, legal, and the departing employee all need to sign.

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