Horizontal agreements among competitors not to compete on nonprice matters cannot be a violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act.

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Horizontal agreements among competitors to not compete on nonprice matters can be considered as a violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, as it can harm competition by reducing innovation, quality, and choices available to consumers. Therefore, such agreements are generally considered anti-competitive and illegal under antitrust laws.

Horizontal Agreements Among Competitors Not to Compete on Nonprice Matters