What is the definition of 'Member Information' according to the Aira Fitness agreement?
Aira_Fitness Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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 the 2025 Aira Fitness Franchise Disclosure Document, Member Information is defined as member information, contact information, and payment information concerning prospective and former members, without limitation, from management software, payment processors or otherwise. Aira Fitness considers this information to be confidential and proprietary.
As a franchisee, you are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of all Member Information and are restricted from duplicating materials containing this information or divulging it to unauthorized parties. You can only use Member Information for operating your Aira Fitness Business. This obligation extends beyond the term of the Franchise Agreement, meaning that even after the agreement expires or is terminated, you must continue to protect this information.
Aira Fitness requires that any employee with access to Member Information sign a non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement. This measure ensures that your staff understands their obligations to protect sensitive data. You must provide Aira Fitness with a copy of each signed agreement upon request, allowing them to verify compliance with this requirement.
The protection of Member Information is a critical aspect of the Aira Fitness franchise system, reflecting the importance of data security and privacy. Prospective franchisees should carefully review these obligations and ensure they have the necessary systems and procedures in place to safeguard this information.