No Contact Legal Agreement

NO CONTACT LEGAL AGREEMENT

This No Contact Legal Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into on Day: Month: Year: by and between Protected Party Name: ("Protected Party") and Restricted Party Name: ("Restricted Party").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Protected Party alleges that prior conduct by Restricted Party has created a risk of unwanted communication, harassment, or disruption to Protected Party's privacy, safety, or peace of mind; and

WHEREAS, Restricted Party is willing to refrain from specified communications and contact in order to avoid further dispute and to protect the interests of the Protected Party; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth the terms, restrictions, remedies, and notice procedures regarding such no-contact obligations without admission of liability by either party.

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Contact" means any communication or attempt to communicate by any direct or indirect means, including but not limited to in-person approaches, telephone calls, text messages, instant messaging, electronic mail, social media messages or comments, letters, third-party intermediaries, or any other form of communication. Contact includes actions intended to facilitate communication, such as posting identifying information or sending location requests.

2. PROHIBITED CONTACT

2.1 Restricted Party covenant: Subject to the exceptions set forth in Section 3, Restricted Party shall not, directly or indirectly, contact, attempt to contact, or permit any third party to contact the Protected Party by any means during the Term of this Agreement. Prohibited forms of contact shall include, without limitation:

In-person approaches or proximity within ;
Telephone calls or voicemail;
Text messages, SMS, or instant messaging;
Email or direct electronic messaging;
Social media contact, tagging, commenting, or private messages;
Contact via family members, friends, employers, or other third parties; and
Public or semi-public acts intended to communicate with or about the Protected Party.

3. EXCEPTIONS

3.1 The restrictions in Section 2 do not apply to (a) communications required by law or court order; (b) emergency contact necessary to prevent imminent bodily harm to any person; or (c) communications expressly authorized in writing by the Protected Party. To record any authorized contact, identify the authorized person or entity below:

4. TERM

4.1 This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date specified above and shall continue in full force and effect for a period of , unless earlier terminated by written mutual agreement of the parties or extended by written amendment.

5. REMEDIES AND ENFORCEMENT

5.1 Injunctive relief. The parties agree that a breach of this Agreement will cause irreparable harm to the Protected Party for which monetary damages alone may be an inadequate remedy. Accordingly, the Protected Party shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief, temporary restraining orders, and specific performance in addition to any other remedies available at law or equity.

5.2 Damages; liquidated damages. If the parties desire pre-agreed monetary consequences for breach, specify amount here:

5.3 Attorneys' fees and costs. The prevailing party in any action to enforce this Agreement shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in enforcing its rights in addition to any other relief awarded.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY OF TERMS

6.1 The parties agree that the fact of this Agreement and its specific terms shall be considered confidential and shall not be disclosed to third parties except as necessary to enforce the Agreement, as required by law, or as otherwise mutually agreed in writing.

7. NOTICE

7.1 All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by hand, certified mail (return receipt requested), or overnight courier to the addresses set forth below or to such other address as either party may designate by written notice to the other party in accordance with this Section.

8. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

8.1 This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by both parties. No waiver of any breach shall be effective unless in writing. The failure of either party to enforce any right or provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of future enforcement of that right or provision.

8.2 This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by electronic means shall be treated as original signatures for all purposes.

9. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

9.1 Governing law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflicts of law principles.

9.2 Venue. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the state and federal courts located in the county specified by the governing law for the resolution of any dispute arising under this Agreement.

10. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

10.1 Entire agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations, agreements, and understandings, whether written or oral.

10.2 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the parties shall negotiate in good faith a valid substitute provision that, to the extent possible, implements the original intent of the parties.

11. MISCELLANEOUS

11.1 Assignment. Neither party may assign or delegate its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except that a party may assign this Agreement in connection with a merger, sale of substantially all assets, or similar corporate reorganization.

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