Navigating a Job Offer with Uncertainty Over Past NDA Agreements

Today, I received a job offer and was asked to sign a restrictive covenant denial form. The form requires me to confirm that I have no non-compete, non-solicit, or confidentiality agreements from the past two years. I was laid off from my previous job in September, and while I likely signed a standard NDA about five years ago, I can't find the document now. I do remember that it might restrict me from working with my last client for 12 months, but I’m not entirely sure. Earlier in the recruitment process, when the recruiter asked if I had any agreements like this, I interpreted it as whether anything was preventing me from accepting the new position, so I answered no. Now, with this offer, I’m feeling uncertain about the implications of signing the denial form without fully knowing what I might have signed in the past. I plan to reach out to the recruiter to explain my situation and request the Acknowledgement version of the form instead. However, I’m worried that this might jeopardize my job offer. I’m trying to figure out if asking for the Acknowledgement version is the right move or if I should just sign the denial form right away, despite the risk of them discovering my previous agreement later. I’m seeking advice on how to handle this situation.

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