premise: 12. Non-Solicitation; No-Hire – Without prior written consent of the Company, for a period of two (2) years from the date of this NDA (the “Restriction Period”), the Potential Bidder, its Representatives, and its affiliates will not, either directly or indirectly, solicit for employment, employ, or otherwise contract for the services of (or cause or seek to cause to leave the employ of us or any of our affiliates) any person who is now employed or engaged (either as an employee or consultant) or becomes employed or engaged during the term of this NDA by us in our operations, other than persons whose employment or engagement shall have been terminated at least six (6) months prior to the date of such solicitation, employment, or other contractual arrangements. 