When a covenant not to compete is unreasonable in its essential terms, a court will refuse to reform the covenant.

Covenant Not to Compete

A legal agreement in which one party agrees not to enter into or start a similar profession or trade in competition against another party.

Unreasonable

Actions or decisions that lack rational basis, often seen as unfair or unjustified under the given circumstances.

Essential Terms

The critical and necessary conditions or clauses in a contract that define the parties' key obligations and rights.