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by Silhouette 1765 days ago
You also wouldn't hear about the trouble someone didn't avoid if the subsequent legal settlement included a gag clause as well as seizing control of the affected IP and a large financial element.

Never accept terms that give your employer control over anything you do independent of work that doesn't affect your performance at work. There is nothing in it for you and the only reason it would be of value to them is if they intend to abuse it.