Will South Carolina courts modify an overbroad NDA?

Generally no. South Carolina courts apply strict construction and typically void overbroad restrictive covenants in their entirety.

What trade secret protection applies in South Carolina?

The South Carolina Trade Secrets Act (S.C. Code § 39-8) — South Carolina's UTSA-style framework — alongside the federal DTSA.

Does continued employment count as consideration for a South Carolina NDA?

For mid-employment restrictive covenants, South Carolina courts often require independent consideration beyond continued employment.

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South Carolina legal context

South Carolina has adopted the South Carolina Trade Secrets Act (SCTSA). South Carolina enforces reasonable NDAs and non-compete agreements under common law and applies a strict reasonableness test. South Carolina courts generally do NOT blue-pencil — overbroad restrictions are void in their entirety.

Key SC statutes

South Carolina Trade Secrets Act
S.C. Code §§ 39-8-10 to 39-8-130
Trade secret definition, misappropriation claims, and remedies.
DTSA
18 U.S.C. §§ 1833–1839
Federal whistleblower immunity notice required.

South Carolina-specific considerations

No Blue-Pencil
South Carolina courts generally void overbroad restrictive covenants entirely rather than modifying them.
Strict Reasonableness
Restrictions must be necessary to protect legitimate interests, reasonable in time and geography, and not unduly burdensome.
Independent Consideration
Mid-employment restrictive covenants typically require independent consideration beyond continued employment.
DTSA Notice
Required for exemplary damages and attorney's fees against employees under DTSA.