Company Information:

During the term of engagement and indefinitely thereafter, the Consultant shall maintain strict confidentiality, refraining from reproducing, utilizing, or revealing, except as directed by the Company or with explicit written consent, any trade secrets or confidential information encompassing products, procedures, expertise, designs, formulations, developmental or experimental endeavours, software, databases, creative works, clientele records, strategic blueprints, financial data, or any related material pertinent to the Company's business or its affiliates.

Former Employer Information:

The consultant acknowledges and agrees not to utilize or divulge any confidential or proprietary information or trade secrets obtained from past or present clients or employers, and shall refrain from introducing any unpublished documents or property belonging to these clients or employers onto the premises of the Company without explicit written consent from the respective clients or employers.

Third Party Information:

The Consultant acknowledges that during the term of this Agreement, they may have access to third-party confidential or proprietary information entrusted to the Company under similar confidentiality obligations. The Consultant agrees to uphold the same duty to maintain strict confidentiality and refrain from copying, using, or disclosing said information to any individual or entity, unless in accordance with the Company's agreement with the respective third party. Furthermore, the Consultant warrants that their execution and performance under this Agreement will not constitute a breach of any existing employment or contractual obligations.

Return of Documents:

Promptly upon the conclusion or termination of Consultant's services for the Company, or upon the Company's request at an earlier date, the Consultant shall promptly and securely return to the Company all documents and materials, whether physical or electronic, containing confidential or proprietary information belonging to the Company or to third parties engaged in business with the Company.

Conflicts:

During the duration of this Agreement, the Consultant shall refrain from participating, whether compensated or not, in any business endeavor that directly or indirectly competes with the ongoing or planned operations of the Company, except upon obtaining the explicit prior written consent of the Company. Furthermore, the Consultant pledges not to replicate or substantially reproduce, for personal or third-party use, any work product developed for or by the Company during or after the termination of this Agreement.

 

Employees and Agents of Consultant:

Each individual engaged by the Consultant to aid in the provision of services to the Company must sign an agreement that imposes obligations substantially similar to those outlined in this Agreement.

Notice:

Any notice given in connection with this Agreement must be in writing. Notice shall be considered duly given and effective upon confirmation of receipt via email to the designated email addresses of the parties as specified in this Agreement or to any subsequently provided email addresses for notice purposes.

Governing Law:

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tamil Nadu, India, as applied to agreements made and performed within this State.

Entire Agreement:

The terms stated herein constitute the complete agreement between the parties, overriding any prior or concurrent agreements, whether oral or written, pertaining to the subject matter herein. No alteration, modification, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless executed in writing and duly signed by the party against whom enforcement of such alteration, modification, or waiver is sought.

Disputes:

In the event of any dispute arising between the parties regarding the interpretation, execution, or enforcement of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred in resolving such dispute.

Severability:

In the event that any provision or part of this Agreement is deemed ineffective, unenforceable, or illegal, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Successors and Assign:

No rights or obligations under this Agreement shall be assigned by the Consultant without the prior written consent of the Company. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors and assigns.

Paragraph Headings:

Section headings and titles within this Agreement are included for convenience and reference purposes only. They do not limit, define, extend, or otherwise determine the scope or intent of any provision within this Agreement.