What is a non-compete clause or noncompete clause in a contract? Give an example of a noncompete clause that is valid and one that is not valid. Have you ever signed a contract with a noncompete clause? If you owned your own business, when might you want to have a noncompete clause in an employment contract? What is a non-compete clause or noncompete clause in a contract? Give an example of a noncompete clause that is valid and one that is not valid. Have you ever signed a contract with a noncompete clause? If you owned your own business, when might you want to have a noncompete clause in an employment contract