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Mmm, though I think these are two angular perspectives on the same idea, more than they are the same idea.

I feel "egregious" makes more sense for the idea of these bullshit contracts in the general case -- the idea that a lawyer wrote them or signed off on them.

"Draconian" is a really good fit for the experience and outcome for the individual, and for the process by which an individual found themselves signing.

Either way, I don't think there's any reason to minimise what is happening for the employee, or what it means in terms of characterising the conduct and culture of the ultimate unicorn. If stuff like this is allowed to slide, it's not good.