What constitutes unauthorized use of confidential information by an Aira Fitness franchisee?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You may not, during the term of this Agreement or thereafter, communicate, divulge or use for the benefit of any other person or entity any Confidential Information, except to such employees as must have access to it in order to operate the Aira Fitness Business.
For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means and includes, without limitation, all member information, contact information, and payment information concerning prospective and former members, without limitation, from management software, payment processors or otherwise (collectively, "Member Information"), and all proprietary information contained in the Manual or otherwise communicated to you in writing, verbally or through the internet or other online or computer communications, and any other knowledge or know-how concerning the methods of operation of the Aira Fitness Business.
You hereby acknowledge and agree that all Confidential Information, including Member Information, belongs exclusively to us.
You and each Owner agree to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information, including Member Information, not to duplicate any materials containing Confidential Information, including Member Information, and not to divulge any Confidential Information, except to other franchisees and to your employees and professional advisors on a need to know basis.
You may use the Confidential Information, including Member Information, only for the purpose of operating the Aira Fitness Business.
This provision will survive the transfer, expiration or termination of this Agreement.
You must cause your general manager and any employee with access to Confidential Information, including Member Information, to sign a nondisclosure and confidentiality agreement in a form satisfactory to us.
You must provide a copy of each such agreement to us to us upon our request.
Source: Item 23 — **RECEIPTS (FDD pages 59–254)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aira Fitness's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, unauthorized use of confidential information includes communicating, divulging, or using confidential information for the benefit of any other person or entity, except to employees who need access to operate the Aira Fitness Business. This restriction applies both during and after the term of the Franchise Agreement.
Confidential Information encompasses all member information (including prospective and former members' contact and payment details) and proprietary information found in the Manual or communicated in writing, verbally, or electronically. Aira Fitness retains exclusive ownership of all Confidential Information, including Member Information. Franchisees must maintain the confidentiality of this information, avoid duplicating materials containing it, and only share it with other franchisees, employees, and professional advisors on a need-to-know basis.
Franchisees can only use Confidential Information to operate their Aira Fitness Business. They must also ensure that their general manager and any employees with access to Confidential Information sign a non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement. Aira Fitness must receive a copy of each agreement upon request. These measures aim to protect Aira Fitness's proprietary assets and maintain a competitive advantage.