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Can Amerispec Inspection Services apply anti-spam and anti-virus solutions to franchisee email accounts?

Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Franchisee acknowledges that AmeriSpec may apply an anti-spam and/or an anti-virus solution (collectively "SPAM/AV") on part or all of AmeriSpec.net e-mail accounts.

The anti-spam solution applied will be the most efficient for SPAM and AV, but AmeriSpec in no way warrants or guaranties the effectiveness of the SPAM/AV solution.

Franchisee acknowledges that deploying an anti-spam solution may result in the loss of e-mails.

Franchisee agrees that AmeriSpec shall not be liable for any loss or damages to Franchisee's computer or damage to the operation of the franchise due to a virus, or related to deploying the SPAM/AV solution.

AmeriSpec reserves the right to remove the SPAM/AV solution at any time for any reason it deems necessary.

Franchisee acknowledges that AmeriSpec utilizes the services of a third-party e-mail hosting provider and AmeriSpec has no control of, and cannot make guaranties regarding, the uptime of the e-mail service.

AmeriSpec will work with the third-party e-mail hosting provider in order to maximize the uptime.

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services FDD, Amerispec Inspection Services may apply anti-spam and/or anti-virus solutions to franchisee's AmeriSpec.net email accounts. These solutions are referred to as "SPAM/AV." The anti-spam solution applied will be the most efficient for SPAM and AV. However, Amerispec Inspection Services does not guarantee the effectiveness of the SPAM/AV solution.

Amerispec Inspection Services states that deploying an anti-spam solution may result in the loss of emails. The franchisee agrees that Amerispec Inspection Services is not liable for any loss or damages to the franchisee's computer or damage to the operation of the franchise due to a virus, or related to deploying the SPAM/AV solution. Amerispec Inspection Services reserves the right to remove the SPAM/AV solution at any time for any reason it deems necessary.

Amerispec Inspection Services utilizes the services of a third-party email hosting provider and has no control over, and cannot make guarantees regarding, the uptime of the email service. However, Amerispec Inspection Services will work with the third-party email hosting provider in order to maximize the uptime.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.