Must Amerispec Inspection Services franchisees enter into a Website Account Agreement?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WHEREAS, AmeriSpec has a license to permit authorized parties to access web-based electronic mail accounts for AmeriSpec ("e-mail accounts") which are designed to facilitate communication between Franchisees, other third-parties and AmeriSpec for the purpose of, among other things, the scheduling of AmeriSpec inspections; and
WHEREAS, AmeriSpec desires to grant, and Franchisee desires to obtain permission and access to the e-mail account.
NOW, THEREFORE, AmeriSpec and Franchisee agree as follows:
AmeriSpec will provide Franchisee with access to and the right to use the e-mail account as specified herein. AmeriSpec will provide up to a maximum of two (2) email accounts per franchise, as follows: If Franchisee's AmeriSpec franchise is owned by more than one individual, then AmeriSpec shall provide up to two (2) separate e-mail accounts. If the franchise is owned by a corporation or other type of legal business entity and more than one individual has executed a personal guaranty relative to the terms of the Franchise Agreement, then AmeriSpec shall provide up to two (2) separate e-mail accounts. Additional e-mail accounts may be created, but the Franchisee will be billed the then current charge for the additional accounts. AmeriSpec shall retain ownership of the e-mail account and e-mail address.
A maximum of up to two (2) email accounts per franchise shall be provided at no cost to the Franchisee. AmeriSpec reserves the right to charge a license fee in the future, but shall provide at least 30 days' notice prior thereto. Franchisee shall be responsible for any costs incurred in either the use of or obtaining access to the e-mail account.
The name for the address of the e-mail account (e-mail address) shall be as follows: (Franchisee's first initial) (Franchisee's last name)@AmeriSpec.net. For example: RSkinner@AmeriSpec.net.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services FDD, franchisees must obtain permission and access to an email account. Amerispec Inspection Services will provide up to two email accounts per franchise. If the franchise is owned by more than one individual, or by a legal business entity with more than one personal guarantor, Amerispec Inspection Services will provide up to two separate email accounts. Additional email accounts may be created, but the franchisee will be billed the then-current charge for the additional accounts.
A maximum of up to two email accounts per franchise will be provided at no cost to the franchisee. Amerispec Inspection Services retains ownership of the email account and address and reserves the right to charge a license fee in the future, providing at least 30 days' notice. The franchisee is responsible for any costs incurred in using or obtaining access to the email account.
The email address will follow the format (Franchisee's first initial)(Franchisee's last name)@AmeriSpec.net. For example, RSkinner@AmeriSpec.net. This agreement facilitates communication between franchisees, third parties, and Amerispec Inspection Services for scheduling inspections and other purposes.