"Covenanat not to Compete" USA law
In most American states, the general type language you refer to is known as a "covenant not to compete"; such covenants are very common in contracts between large companies & employees & / or independent contractors, who agree to work for the company.
* enforceable? Yes, in the USA, but . . .
* The terms of the covenant must be "reasonable", as later determined by a court; duration? applicable geographical area? Etc.
* Litigation is expensive! Esp. in the States! The former 'employer' is or will always be the suing party - the "plaintiff'; he, or it usually has the deeper pockets.
* In the DR? I can only speculate? Assuming that a law suit is brought & the plaintiff is wealthy, does the judge make his decision only after the envelope changes hands?
* Please forgive my cynicism! After 13 years in the DR & several exposures to the DR judicial systems, I perceive very little "justice" - as it is defined in North America, for example
* Am I in error? Thank you..
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