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StartupsAugust 11, 2026 · 5 min read

Non-Solicitation Clauses: Protecting Your Staff & Client Network

Prevent clients from poaching your top developers or key team members. Learn how non-solicitation terms operate.

Agencies and consultancy firms spend substantial resources hiring and training talent. Non-solicitation clauses prevent clients from directly hiring your team members.

Liquidated Damages Provisions

Include a placement fee clause stating that if a client hires your team member directly, a fee equal to 30–50% of the employee’s annual salary is owed.

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