Ask HN: Is it possible to back out of a non-compete/non-disclosure agreement?

2 points by JacobIrwin ↗ HN
... that I signed 10 days ago?

Curious if there are any links or resources that are on the web (with relevant code for state of CA)?

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From Wikipedia:

Non-compete agreements are automatically void as a matter of law in California, except for a small set of specific situations expressly authorized by statute. They were outlawed by the original California Civil Code in 1872.

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Exceptions - valid non-compete agreements in California

There are limited situations where a reasonable non-compete agreement may be valid in California.

1. If an owner is selling the goodwill in their business.

2. When there is a dissolution or disassociation of a partnership.

3. Where there is a dissolution of a limited liability company.

Read more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-compete_clause#California