Restrictive covenants are strictly construed against the party asserting their applicability.

Restrictive covenants, such as non-compete or non-disclosure agreements, are often interpreted narrowly by courts to ensure they do not unfairly restrict an individual's ability to work or compete in their industry. This means that any ambiguity in the language of the covenant will typically be resolved against the party seeking to enforce it, to avoid imposing undue limitations on the other party.