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# Non-competition clause

## Draft your non-competition clause with our builder or download our free non-competition template

**Last updated: Feb, 19th, 2026**

### Add a non-competition clause using the LOI/APA builder 

No need to draft a non-competition clause from scratch. Instead, add it to your letter of intent (LOI) or asset purchase agreement (APA) using our legal document builders.

- [How to add a non-competition clause to your APA](https://blog.acquire.com/how-to-easily-draft-an-asset-purchase-agreement-in-minutes/)

### Download free non-competition template

This free option allows you to draft the non-competition clause yourself. We provide the standard legal wording so you only fill in your deal details.

- [Download free non-competition template](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mpUuJglbCPEyTGqqV5I_N1mhUnFUQBAF/edit)
- [View example non-competition clause ](https://blog.acquire.com/what-is-a-non-competition-clause/#aioseo-free-non-compete-agreement-template)
- [How non-competition clauses work](https://blog.acquire.com/what-is-a-non-competition-clause/#aioseo-free-non-compete-agreement-template)

### Further reading

- [What Is a Non-Competition Clause? Includes Free Template (acquire.com)](https://blog.acquire.com/what-is-a-non-competition-clause/#aioseo-free-non-compete-agreement-template)
- [How to Easily Draft an Asset Purchase Agreement in Minutes With Our APA Builder (No Templates Required) (acquire.com)](https://blog.acquire.com/how-to-easily-draft-an-asset-purchase-agreement-in-minutes/)
- [What Is a Non-Solicitation Clause? And Why Should You Include It In an APA? Includes Free Template (acquire.com)](https://blog.acquire.com/what-is-a-non-solicitation-clause-and-why-should-you-include-it-in-an-apa/)

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