Is there any way to join client company after leaving current company?
I am working in a service based software company in bangalore. project I am working that client want to buy out me and join there company but company is not letting me go and they denied buy out offer from the client.
As per 'Appoinment latter' Clause 12 – Non-compete: as given below. i can not join for 2 years.
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“You will certify to maintain Customer exclusivity and to this end, during the validity of this
agreement and for a minimum of 2 years thereafter, you shall neither solicit business nor offer
product/services and/or conduct any business, that directly competes with the kind of
product/services that is offered by the Company to such client, either directly or indirectly with
any of ‘company name.’ client or any third party exposed to you. In case you
violate this provision, a minimum amount of Rs. 3 lakhs shall be payable by you to the company as damages.”
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I have already put down my resignation after the company denied client buy out offer and now i am serving my notice period.
Is there any way for me to join client company now before 2 year?