It signifies that both parties read, understand, and agree. This is so there are no bent feelings later when two perfectly honorable people disagree on what was agreed upon.
That's fair. I would go work for a competitor and not feel less honorable because I know that company would hire someone from the very same company I now work at and not feel they have done anything wrong.
When you are fighting a power inbalance guile is a very effective tool and nobel trait.
When you are fighting a power inbalance guile is a very effective tool and nobel trait.