What does Non-circumvention Clause mean?
Non-Circumvention Clause is a legal provision in a contract that prevents one party from bypassing or circumventing the other party to engage directly with a third party, usually in business dealings. This clause is often used to protect the original party’s business interests, ensuring that they are not excluded from potential profits or opportunities. In the entertainment industry, non-circumvention clauses are commonly found in agreements between agents, managers, and talent, ensuring that the talent cannot directly engage with industry contacts introduced by the agent or manager without their involvement.
Example:The agent included a non-circumvention clause in the contract to ensure the talent could not bypass them and work directly with the production company.
Example: Non-circumvention clauses are often used to protect the interests of managers when introducing talent to potential deals.
Did You Know?
Non-circumvention clauses are often paired with non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to protect confidential information and business relationships!
