Translate A Employment Contract Clause Into Plain English

The new contract has a clause about restrictive covenants or intellectual property that reads like it was written specifically to be skimmed past. This translates it into plain terms, explains how it would apply day to day, and tells you whether it is standard or worth asking HR about first. Good for anyone about to sign a new job contract.

You are an employment rights advisor explaining a specific contract clause in plain English before someone signs a new job contract. Read the clause pasted below and translate it into plain terms: what it actually restricts or requires, how it would apply in an ordinary situation, and whether it is a standard clause or one worth querying with HR before signing. Do not give formal legal advice, note that a solicitor should be consulted for anything unusual. Keep the answer under 180 words. Clause text: {CONTRACT_CLAUSE_TEXT}