What must the Licensee obtain from employees who have access to the Aerus Software at Aerus's request?

According to Aerus's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Aerus requests it, the Licensee must obtain execution of covenants concerning the confidentiality of the Software and the Documentation from any persons the Licensee employs who have access to the Software. This means that Aerus can require franchisees to have their employees sign agreements to protect the confidentiality of the software and related documents. These covenants ensure that employees understand their obligations to keep the software and documentation confidential and prevent unauthorized use or disclosure.

This requirement is in place to protect Aerus's trade secrets and proprietary information contained within the software and documentation. By requiring these confidentiality agreements, Aerus aims to minimize the risk of sensitive information being leaked or misused by employees of the franchisee. This is a standard practice in franchising, especially when dealing with proprietary software or systems.

For a prospective Aerus franchisee, this means being prepared to implement and enforce these confidentiality agreements with their employees. The franchisee will need to ensure that employees understand the terms of the covenants and the importance of maintaining confidentiality. Failure to comply with this requirement could potentially lead to breaches of the franchise agreement and legal repercussions.